Resume Ilona Blomsma - Communications specialist Name: Ilona BlomsmaE-mail address:ilonablomsma@outlook.comPhone number: +31 6 146 421 86Date of birth: 20-08-1986Nationality: Dutch  OBJECTIVE Educated marketingcommunications expert with considerable experience in retail. I have a talent for  communications and editing and am frequently praised for my writing skills. I have a wide range of knowledge in retail, quality requirements, store communications, Do-it-Yourself, banking and mortgages. I am a sharp business partner, and am known for my accuracy and enthusiastic way of working.  Seeking a challenging opportunity where I will be able to utilize my strong communications skills, educational background and retail experience.   SKILLS Marketing & communications:

Corporate communications Marketing strategies & campaigns Web & print content development Copywriting & (web) editing Public & media relations Event management Social media management Exceptional written communications skills

Other: Accurate & attention to details Self-sufficient & proactive Empathetic & high sense of responsibility Problem solving & flexible Used to deadlines & ad-hoc

Technical: SEO & SEA HTML & CSS Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop & InDesign Adobe Dreamweaver SAP Magento RightNow Various CMS systems

Languages: Dutch: native English: professional German: basic French: basic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mortgage Advisor – ING (2014 – 2015)

Internal Communications – Praxis DIY / Maxeda DIY Group (2009 – 2013) Communications strategy Corporate communications Editor in chief Manage internal communications Developing & design communication tools Web & print content development Communications projects Strategic advise Event management 

Manager Marketing & Communications – Glasfantasie B.V. (2011 – 2013) Corporate communications Social media management Editor in chief Public & Media Relations

 Voluntary Editor in chief – The Dutch Red Cross (2012) Marketing and Communications – Control Finance B.V. / USG Finance (2008 – 2009)

Strategic communications advice Increase brand awareness (including: name change and sponsorship) Corporate communications Copywriting & (web) editing

 Marketingcommunications &  Research – Tiscali B.V. / KPN (2007)

Marketing research, eg. target group, brand awareness, internal communications, external communications, communications during takeover Communications advise 

Communications – KennisCentrum Handel (2005) Development and implementation of 'ondernemersplein.nl' Editorial and commercial support 

EDUCATION Bachelor of Communications – University of Arnhem and Nijmegen (2005 – 2008)Minor in Social Media & E-commerce Business Communications Management (Propaedeutics)  – University Schoevers (2005) Digital Communications – University of Utrecht (2004, not completed) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2013The Next Step in Social Media – MarketingMonday 2013Google Adwords Enchanced Campaigns – Orange Valley2013Social Media Strategy & Planning – Beeckestijn Business School2012Adobe InDesign – De Fabriek2011Google Adwords – Eduvision2011Copywriting for web – Eduvision2009Conference Techniques – DOOR Training & Coaching2008Project Management – DOOR Training & Coaching2008Time Management – DOOR Training & Coaching2008 Motivational Conversations – DOOR Training & Coaching