Oct 2024 — Present
Ground Operations Specialist
Alliance Ground International · Columbus, OH
Primary liaison between United, Air Canada, and Breeze flight crews and ground teams, coordinating 25+ aircrafts turnarounds a day — de-icing, fueling, lavatory service, and load-and-balance sign-off — while directing 50+ ramp agents and running safety inspections under FAA protocol.
Jan 2021 — Present
Director of Business Development
Exaltre LLC · Fort Myers, FL
Sourcing distressed off-market properties across Florida and Georgia, running BRRRR and fix-and-flip strategies through a contractor network, and handling disposition to investors and local buyers as a licensed Realtor.
May 2023 — Dec 2023
Construction Superintendent / Project Manager
Voakes Construction LLC · Fort Myers, FL
On-site first and last, running short-term schedules across trades, catching problems before they became delays, and translating long-range project planning into daily execution.
2020
Helped start a hydroponic lettuce farm
East Fork Creek · Southwest Florida
Helped build a hydroponic lettuce farm from the ground up during the early days of COVID — handling graphics, marketing, and a large share of sales, while also doing the physical build: laying pipe, pulling electrical conduit, running water lines, digging holes for large fish tanks, building lettuce beds, and more. In short: literally from the ground up. The farm was destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
Apr 2010 — May 2023
Media Strategist
De Clercq Media Group · The Hague, Netherlands & United States (2012)
To give my creativity full expression, I founded a multichannel B2B communications agency from a brick-and-mortar shop into a fully digital (and remote) operation, then expanded through merging — web hosting, event production, an online print shop, a CMS company — leading up to 50 staff at peak. In the USA, I ran De Clercq Media Group for many years. In 2014, I handed the Dutch operation to fifteen employees in equal shares after I emigrated to the USA — nobody left without an income, true "people first" leadership. — the fifth business, the one that showed a man who moves mountains by carrying away small stones.
Feb 2010
A change of course.
The web is a fascinating field to work in, but it lacked a creative dimension and needed simplicity.
Jan 2010 — Apr 2010
Acquisition and relaunch of online print shop
Twizler · The Hague, Netherlands
Acquired a failing on-demand online print shop, changed the model, joined forces with foreign printers to reduce cost and increase logistics, speed, service, and efficiency, leading to a profitable business model. — the fourth business, the one that opened new markets, allowing expansion across the board.
Sep 2009 — Mar 2010
Freelance Web Content Editor
GGD Haaglanden · Contract · The Hague, Netherlands
Managed text and visual content across all GGD Haaglanden websites (Dutch Municipal Services), advising on design, navigation, accessibility, and SEO, plus social content and the GGD-wide content calendar. Led the detailed digital and offline strategy on the HPV Campaign, a national-level public health initiative.
Apr 2007 — Apr 2010
Founder
Puck Online · The Hague, Netherlands
Launch of Puck Online - A Content Management System for small and medium sized businesses — the third business, the one that led me deeper into subscription based services for existing and new clients.
Apr 2005 — Apr 2010
Information Technology Business Owner
Mijn Webservice (My webservice) · The Hague, Netherlands
Founded and ran a business to business Web Design & Hosting company — the second business, the one that made me grow.
Apr 2002 — April 2010
Founder
Alien Emotions · The Hague, Netherlands
Founded and ran an electronic dance event company booking international DJs across Europe and America — the first business, and the one that taught fundamentals & responsibilities.
