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About Me
Hi, I’m Schekina !
I am an International Business student who loves exploring the intersection of creativity, communication, and human connection. I’m passionate about how stories, visuals, and ideas shape the way people experience brands, each other, and the world around them. Whether I’m working on a marketing project, creating content for my portfolio, or learning something new, I enjoy blending curiosity, creativity, and thoughtful communication.
Growing up in different environments has taught me the importance of kindness, empathy, and treating everyone with respect. I believe in sharing happiness, spreading love, and making the best out of life; values that guide not only the way I work but also the way I interact with the world. I bring these qualities into every space I enter, whether it’s a team setting, a workplace, or a creative project.
I’m someone who stays reliable under pressure, adapts quickly, and finds joy in collaboration and continuous learning. From hands-on roles in fast-paced environments to creative projects that challenge my imagination, I give my best with a positive attitude and an open mind. Ultimately, I’m driven by the desire to grow, connect, and contribute to meaningful work that reflects both my skills and my values.
Whether I’m behind the camera, writing, or shaping a project, I try to make the best out of life and reflect that energy in everything I create. I’m inspired by the beauty in everyday life; the colors we notice, the stories we share, and the kindness we pass on to one another. My portfolio is a space where creativity meets compassion, and where my values come to life through visuals, words, and meaningful moments.
Education
2022-current
International Business
Han University of Applied Science
Arnhem, Netherlands
GPA: 8.2/10
JAN 2025- MAY 2025
Exchange Program
Texas A&M International
Laredo, Texas
2018-2022
International High School DIploma
University of Nebraska High School
Online
GPA: 3.76/4.00
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Accounting & Finance 1, 2, and 3
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Business Communication 1 and 2
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Data & Information Management
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Digital Innovation
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Economics
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Elective Brand Strategy and Design
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Elective Business Decision Making
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Elective International Consumer Behaviour
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Elective Spanish 1 to 6
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English 1 & 2
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Entrepreneurial Selling
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Intercultural Awareness
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International Marketing Management Strategies
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Management 1 and 2
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Marketing
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Marketing, Innovation and Technology
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Online Marketing
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Organisation & Change
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Personal & Professional Development 1 to 4
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Problem Solving and Decision Making
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Project "External Environment"
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Project "Operations"
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Project "The Organisation"
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Project "Trends and Innovations"
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Research 1 and 2
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Selling and Sales Consulting
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Statistics 1 and 2
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Strategic Marketing, Entrepreneurship
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Supply Chain Management 1 and 2
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Sustainable Innovation
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Entrepreneurship & Management Innovation
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Global Business Logistics
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Intro to Psychology
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Leadership Theory and Practice
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Production & Operation Management
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American Government: Theories, Policies and Politics
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American History 1 and 2
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Basic Expository Writing
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Biology 1 and 2
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Business Math 1
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Chemistry 1 and 2
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Effective Reader Skills
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Eleventh Grade English 1 and 2
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Entrepreneurship
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First Year Algebra 1 and 2
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Geometry 1 and 2
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Ninth Grade English 1 and 2
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Physical and Earth Sciences 1 and 2
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Physics 1 and 2
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Precalculus: Analytic Geometry and Algebra
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Precalculus: Trigonometry
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Second Year Algebra 1 and 2
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Tenth Grade English 1 and 2
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Twelfth Grade English 1 and 2
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World Cultures 1: Western Hemisphere and Europe
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World Geography 1
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World History 1
Work Experience
JUL 2025- CURRENT
TREK
Warehouse Employee
Wijchen, Netherlands
AUG 2024- DEC 2024
Henkel
Marketing Intern at Pritt Benelux
Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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Led the end-to-end coordination of the Back-to-School marketing campaign for Pritt, developing creative briefs and aligning cross-functional teams, resulting in a unified consumer experience across online channels.
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Managed brand messaging and visual assets for the French-speaking Belgian market, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency across campaigns, including multilingual content review and voice-over selection.
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Coordinated with external agencies via email to oversee the creation of approximately 19 new visuals, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery.
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Initiated and developed a comprehensive briefing tracker to monitor the status of visual requests, improving workflow transparency and adoption by management and future interns.
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Created, updated, and optimized digital marketing content across platforms while supporting brand strategy implementation.
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Assisted the Sales Department by developing presentations, tracking product pricing, and producing branding materials.
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Conducted in-depth research on sustainability certifications and competitors, supporting Henkel’s sustainability and strategic initiatives.
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Created visual briefs and reviewed artwork to maintain high-quality, consistent brand visuals.
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Reviewed the Glooly App across six brands to remove obsolete products, verify correct links, and update visuals, significantly enhancing app usability and customer experience.
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Compiled investigative reports highlighting app issues and proposed solutions, which informed future updates.
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Demonstrated strong project ownership by independently solving technical problems and proposing innovative improvements.
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Collaborated across departments and countries, coordinating meetings, creating task lists, and ensuring smooth communication among multicultural teams.
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Practiced reflective problem-solving by adjusting workflows, improving patience, and incorporating feedback from supervisors.
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Developed intercultural communication skills by adapting communication styles, ensuring clarity, and scheduling cross-country meetings effectively.
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Enhanced investigative capacity through systematic testing, research, and implementation of solutions for digital tools.
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Accurately picked and packed customer orders using handheld scanners, ensuring timely and error-free order processing for clients across Europe.
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Maintained a high level of responsibility and independence while navigating the warehouse and handling products with precision.
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Identified and reported four major inventory anomalies (missing system entries, incorrect product tags, and a product packed in the wrong box), preventing potential order errors and financial losses.
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Improved stock accuracy by detecting products that were not registered in the system and ensuring they were correctly logged for future sales.
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Contributed to maintaining a clean, organized warehouse environment by proactively performing cleaning tasks that improved workflow efficiency.
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Helped sustain a positive and collaborative working atmosphere by building strong relationships with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Collaborated effectively with both Dutch and international team members in an open and informal work environment.
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Adapted to a physically demanding role, consistently meeting performance expectations while walking significant distances throughout the warehouse.
2015-2022
Electron Tv
TV Host
N'djamena, Chad
JUN 2015-AUGUST 2015
Electron Tv
Intern
N'djamena, Chad
JUN 2015-AUGUST 2015
SAREPTA Deco
Trainee
N'djamena, Chad
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Hosted approximately 84 diverse TV shows including kids programs, school competitions, and singing contests, adapting tone and presentation style to engage different audiences.
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Collaborated closely with makeup artists, sound engineers, coordinators, co-hosts, guest stars, and live audiences.
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Mastered multitasking by managing live directions via earpiece while maintaining smooth on-air delivery.
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Acquired effective time management to meet tight deadlines and deliver consistent content
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Cultivated resilience in managing high-pressure situations and overcoming setbacks
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Utilized native French fluency to write scripts for TV show hosting and perform bilingual translation tasks, including transcribing English audio/video content, translating to French, and producing French voiceovers, as well as translating French videos into English. This experience enhanced my communication skills and ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
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Assisted with content creation and scriptwriting
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Collaborated with team members on creative projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills
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Learnt to work with different materials, colors, and textures to create visually appealing décor
Entrepreneurial Work
SEP 2021 - JUL 2022
Homemade Yogurt Business
Investor and Co-partner
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Invested in initial capital and necessary equipment.
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Improved the yogurt formula to enhance product quality.
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Managed financial accounts, ensuring accurate bookkeeping.
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Successfully increased weekly sales from 5,000 CFA Francs to 10,000 CFA Francs, and further to 15,000 CFA Francs.
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Contributed to overall business growth with monthly sales rising from 40,000 CFA Francs to 60,000 CFA Francs.
JUN 2021 - AUG 2022
Cardboard Transformation Business
(Development Stage)
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Conceptualized and developed innovative products by transforming cardboard into reusable objects such as paintings, decorative items, pen holders, and card holders.
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Focused on sustainable and eco-friendly product development.
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Conducted market research to identify potential customer needs and preferences.
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Created prototypes of unique, marketable products from recycled materials.
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Laid the groundwork for a sustainable business model focused on creative reuse of materials.
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Business development to be continued post-studies.
Skills
Hard Skills:
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Microsoft Office ( Powerpoint, Power BI, Excel)
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Narrative Writing & Storytelling
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Wondershare Filmora
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Presentation
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Market Research
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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Data Analysis
Soft Skills:
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Communication
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Time Management
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Adaptability
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Resilience
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Emotional Intelligence
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Attention to details
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Reliability & independence
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Multitasking
Languages
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English (Fluent)
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French (Native)
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Modern Standard Arabic (Basic)
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Castilian Spanish (Basic)
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Ngambaye (Native)
Awards
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NL Scholarship (2022-2026)
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UNHS Honor roll Feb 2019-Jul 2019,
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UNHS Honor roll Feb 2021- Jul 2021,
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UNHS Honor roll Aug 2021- Jan 2022
Volunteering Job
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Food Bank- 2022
Hobbies
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Learn languages (learning: Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish)
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Reading (Favorite Author: Edgar Allan Poe)
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Writing (Fiction Novel, Poems)
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Cooking and Baking
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Crafting
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Park walks
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Singing
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DIY Projects & Reorganizing
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Piano
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Board games
Certifications
Supply Chain Software Tools - Unilever
This course provides an introduction to modern supply chain data tools and technologies, covering how large amounts of data are collected, analyzed, and used to improve operations. It explores cloud-based solutions, data lakes, database management, advanced analytics, and AI-driven forecasting, while introducing current trends shaping supply chain management. Learners gain an understanding of real-time insights, inventory analysis, planning and forecasting methods, and scenario testing to support decision-making. The course also includes guidance on preparing for a supply chain analyst role.
Certificate for The Fresh Connection
The Fresh Connection is an online business simulation in which participants manage a virtual juice manufacturing company whose performance is declining. Working in teams of four and taking on roles such as VP Purchasing, VP Operations, VP Supply Chain, and VP Sales, participants must make coordinated decisions to improve the company’s results. The simulation presents realistic, time-sensitive supply chain challenges that require cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and alignment across departments. It serves as a practical learning tool that introduces key supply chain management concepts through hands-on experience.
Downloadable Files
My Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio. Here you’ll find a selection of my work. Explore my projects to learn more about what I do.
