Raf Laeven
Maastricht
Summary
Motivated and internationally oriented bachelor's student in International Business with a major in Organization. I am passionate about organizational strategy, HRM, and topics such as talent acquisition, and work-life balance. Through my studies, exchange experience in Spain, and hands-on leadership in hospitality, I have developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. I aim to further specialize in organization and consultancy through my upcoming master's program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Staff (Shift Lead Substitute)
Café Brasserie Capital
Maastricht
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Responsible for guest service and floor coordination in a dynamic hospitality environment
- Served as point of contact and shift lead in absence of management
- Developed leadership, adaptability and stress-management skills
Temporary Staff
Just in Time
Sittard
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported production operations at Refresco Sittard and Bours Groep Maastricht
- Adapted quickly to new teams and processes in varied work environments
HR Shadowing Day
Vibrantz Technologies
Sittard
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Gained insight into HR processes and internal talent management during a full-day shadowing of the HR Manager
Education
BSc International Business - Major Organisation
Maastricht University – School of Business And Economics (SBE)
Netherlands07.2025
VWO (pre-university education) - Economics & Society
Stella Maris College
Meerssen06.2021
Skills
Soft skills:
- Effective time management
- Adaptability to change
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
Software:
- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Google (Slides, Docs)
- Canva
- SPSS (basic)
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports: Fitness, running, skiing
- Culinary experiences & cooking
- Travel
- Small-scale investing
Certificates Courses
Bookkeeping course, Stella Maris College, 2020
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Shadowing Day
Vibrantz Technologies
01.2025 - 02.2025
Hospitality Staff (Shift Lead Substitute)
Café Brasserie Capital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Temporary Staff
Just in Time
01.2020 - 12.2022
BSc International Business - Major Organisation
Maastricht University – School of Business And Economics (SBE)
VWO (pre-university education) - Economics & Society
Stella Maris College
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