Cas Van Eekeren
@casvaneekeren
Open, sales-focused professional with retail, customer service, and technical experience.
NetherlandsWhat I'm looking for
I am an open and accessible sales-oriented professional with extensive hands-on experience in retail, hospitality, and bicycle maintenance. I bring strong communication skills, a customer-first mindset, and practical technical abilities developed across diverse frontline roles.
My background includes roles as a winkelmedewerker/fietsenmaker at Swapfiets, sales specialist positions, and various retail and hospitality jobs where I learned inventory, food service, and customer relations. I also completed vocational education in International Business and practical placements in construction and food services.
I have international exposure through a stage at Vaneefoods Company in Chicago, and I am proficient in English with native Dutch. Colleagues describe me as collaborative, eager to learn, and willing to take initiative and leadership when needed.
I seek to leverage my sales, service, and technical skills in a role that values teamwork, customer satisfaction, and opportunities for growth and responsibility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TGEngaged in sales and acquisition in 2024, focusing on partner outreach and expanding local collaborations to reduce food waste.
SWStore Associate / Bike Mechanic
Swapfiets
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Worked as a winkelmedewerker and fietsenmaker from 2021 and ongoing through 2024, performing bike repairs, customer service, and sales, contributing to operations across Maastricht and Amsterdam.
Administrative Assistant
Breatec
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Served as an administrative medewerker in 2020–2021 supporting office tasks, documentation, and coordination to improve administrative workflow.
AHGrocery Stock Associate
Albert Heijn
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Worked as a vakkenvuller (stock associate) across 2017–2020, handling produce (AGF), restocking shelves, and ensuring store presentation and inventory accuracy.
Server / Front of House
Jatapasu
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Worked in front-of-house service from 2017–2018, managing customer orders and improving guest satisfaction through attentive service.
Kitchen Assistant
Horeca Uchef
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as a kitchen assistant supporting food preparation and kitchen operations during 2016–2017, maintaining hygiene standards and improving service efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ZSZuyd University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, International Business
2021 -
Activities and societies: Research project Maastricht (2024 - present); internship at Vaneefoods Company, Chicago (2022-2023)
Studied International Business at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, focusing on sales, marketing, and research projects since 2021.
Sint-Janslyceum / Koning Willem I College
VWO, Economie & maatschappij / Cultuur & maatschappij
2013 - 2020
Activities and societies: Various part-time work during study (retail and horeca)
Completed secondary education with a profile in Economics & Society / Culture & Society between 2013 and 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NetherlandsAuthorized to work in
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