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Stella B.

Communication Advisor | Content Strategist

€720/day
Hoek van Holland, NL
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Stella

I help organizations present their story clearly, distinctively, and credibly. Not just with fancy words, but with communication that works: content that gets read, websites that convert, and positioning that truly reflects who an organization is.

My strength lies in connecting strategy and execution. I quickly identify where structure is lacking, ask the right questions, and translate complex information into clear, engaging communication. Whether it's improving a website, writing SEO content, interviewing clients for powerful customer stories, developing communication materials, or coordinating projects: I ensure it's right and that it gets done.

Clients describe me as curious, customer-oriented, thorough, and someone who brings calm to complex projects. I value overview, clear processes, and direct communication. I enjoy being the connecting link between different stakeholders and get energy from collaboration, organization, and achieving results.

I work smartly with AI to create faster and more efficiently, but I believe that real impact comes from human insights. By listening well, making the right nuances, and finding the exact message that resonates with people. Technology accelerates my work; empathy, creativity, and strategic insight make the difference.

My work experience:
  • Communication advice and content strategy
  • SEO web texts and web content management
  • Website optimization and online visibility
  • Interviews, customer stories, and storytelling
  • Internal and project communication
  • Social media and content creation
  • Project management and stakeholder management
I enjoy working for commercial organizations, family businesses, and agencies looking for a communication professional who not only advises but also executes. Someone who takes ownership, adapts quickly, delivers quality, and helps organizations become visible in a way that suits them.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • French

    Basic

  • German

    Basic

Can work on-site
Hoek van Holland (up to 10km)

Experience

  • CommunicatieWerk
    Communication Advisor
    PRESS AND MEDIA
    December 2017 - Today (8 years and 7 months)
    Projects:

    March '21-Present:
    Province of South Holland, Communication Advisor N211 Wippolderlaan
    • Sparring partner for environmental managers and municipalities
    • Realization of a core values workshop
    • Development of a strategic communication framework for the execution phase
    • Promotion video production
    • Content creation & planning for the project page and social media

    December 2017-March '21:
    Van Dijk Maasland (internal, external, and project communication, CO2 performance ladder), Communication Advisor for Redesign of Zeezijde for Municipality of Katwijk aan Zee (events), Communication Advisor for Redesign of the outdoor space of Koningshoek Maassluis for Havensteder (events), De Blije Student (copywriting), Bureau Radius (website creation and content management)

    Project communication (infrastructure projects; environment)
    Stakeholder analysis (infrastructure projects)
    Creation of communication materials (websites, mailings, promotional materials)
    Content management
    Employer branding (vacancy website, job descriptions)
    Text, (web) editing
    Project management for events and trade shows
    Project Management Content Marketing Branding
  • Bureau Radius
    Communication Advisor and Researcher
    RESEARCH
    July 2017 - Today (9 years)
    Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
    Founder/Owner, Independent Communication Advisor and Researcher

    Coordination and execution of the sales and research process of a self-developed internal communication/positioning research among employees, based on the vision 'starting internally is winning externally!' Researches and advises on the extent to which employees can identify with the organization they work for, and whether they are able to exhibit supportive behavior for the organizational goals and communications. So that the organization can internally deliver what is promised externally. And so that the organization becomes credible and attractive again for employees and customers. www.bureauradius.nl

    Keywords: positioning, culture, information provision, internal communication, and corporate reputation management
    Environmental monitor for infrastructure/construction companies
    Customer experience research
    Project management (planning, budget, execution, delivery)
    Research design and execution (questionnaires)
    Analysis of research data
    Preparation of policy reports
    Presentation of improvement advice at strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
  • Van Dijk Maasland
    Communication & Environmental Manager
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    February 2013 - July 2017 (4 years and 5 months)
    Maasland, Netherlands
    Environmental Management: coordination and execution of participation projects with the environment/residents. For maintaining and increasing environmental satisfaction during infrastructure projects.

    Communication and PR for participation projects
    Stakeholder research
    Hub between municipality, construction company, and residents
    Projects: Redesign of the City Center for the Municipality of Maassluis and Redesign of the Steendijkpolder parking lot for the Municipality of Maassluis, Redesign of the Koningshoek parking lot for the Municipality of Maassluis (realization of shopping promotions and events), elevation of Kethel Oost for the Municipality of Schiedam (managing the art working group), pipe replacement Bruinissestraat for the Municipality of Rotterdam (managing the sounding board group), redesign of Jonckbloetplein for the Municipality of The Hague (managing the sounding board group/art working group).
    Corporate and Project Communication: Coordination and execution of marketing and communication policy for the Van Dijk Maasland Group.
    Project management
    Content management and maintenance of various product and company websites and social media
    Text and design of brochures, writing press releases and distribution through media
    Sales
    Relationship management with press, partners, and clients.
    Coordination and execution of the annual CO2 performance ladder audit and certification from level 3 to 5.

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Certifications

  • Communication Bachelor
    InHolland University of Applied Sciences
    2006

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