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About Me

About Me

I am Schekina. A dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for business, I am dedicated to achieving excellence in all endeavors. Possessing a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail, I thrive in collaborative environments where innovation and creativity are valued. With a proven track record in my educational journey, I am eager to contribute my talents to strive for success no matter where the tides of life take me while continuously expanding my knowledge and skills


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

  • Accounting & Finance 1, 2, and 3

  • Business Communication 1 and 2

  • Data & Information Management

  • Digital Innovation

  • Economics

  • Elective Brand Strategy and Design

  • Elective Business Decision Making

  • Elective International Consumer Behaviour

  • Elective Spanish 1 to 6

  • English 1 & 2

  • Entrepreneurial Selling

  • Intercultural Awareness

  • International Marketing Management Strategies

  • Management 1 and 2

  • Marketing

  • Marketing, Innovation and Technology

  • Online Marketing

  • Organisation & Change

  • Personal & Professional Development 1 to 4

  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

  • Project "External Environment"

  • Project "Operations"

  • Project "The Organisation"

  • Project "Trends and Innovations"

  • Research 1 and 2

  • Selling and Sales Consulting

  • Statistics 1 and 2

  • Strategic Marketing, Entrepreneurship

  • Supply Chain Management 1 and 2

  • Sustainable Innovation

  • Entrepreneurship & Management Innovation

  • Global Business Logistics

  • Intro to Psychology

  • Leadership Theory and Practice​

  • Production & Operation Management

  • American Government: Theories, Policies and Politics

  • American History 1 and 2

  • Basic Expository Writing

  • Biology 1 and 2

  • Business Math 1

  • Chemistry 1 and 2

  • Effective Reader Skills

  • Eleventh Grade English 1 and 2

  • Entrepreneurship

  • First Year Algebra 1 and 2

  • Geometry 1 and 2

  • Ninth Grade English 1 and 2

  • Physical and Earth Sciences 1 and 2

  • Physics 1 and 2

  • Precalculus: Analytic Geometry and Algebra

  • Precalculus: Trigonometry

  • Second Year Algebra 1 and 2

  • Tenth Grade English 1 and 2

  • Twelfth Grade English 1 and 2

  • World Cultures 1: Western Hemisphere and Europe

  • World Geography 1

  • World History 1

Education


Work Experience

JUL 2025- CURRENT

TREK
Marketing Intern at Pritt Benelux

Wijchen, Netherlands

AUG 2024- DEC 2024

Henkel
Marketing Intern at Pritt Benelux

Nieuwegein, Netherlands

  • Coordinated projects with external agencies by preparing detailed creative briefs and ensuring all deliverables aligned with brand guidelines.

  • Created, updated, and optimized digital marketing content across platforms while supporting brand strategy implementation.

  • Assisted the Sales Department by developing presentations, tracking product pricing, and producing branding materials.

  • Conducted in-depth research on sustainability certifications and competitors, supporting Henkel’s sustainability and strategic initiatives.

  • Created visual briefs and reviewed artwork to maintain high-quality, consistent brand visuals.

  • Reviewed and troubleshot the Glooly App, identifying broken links, incorrect product data, and UX issues, leading to improved functionality and customer satisfaction.

  • Compiled investigative reports highlighting app issues and proposed solutions, which informed future updates.

  • Demonstrated strong project ownership by independently solving technical problems and proposing innovative improvements.

  • Collaborated across departments and countries, coordinating meetings, creating task lists, and ensuring smooth communication among multicultural teams.

  • Practiced reflective problem-solving by adjusting workflows, improving patience, and incorporating feedback from supervisors.

  • Developed intercultural communication skills by adapting communication styles, ensuring clarity, and scheduling cross-country meetings effectively.

  • Enhanced investigative capacity through systematic testing, research, and implementation of solutions for digital tools.

  • Accurately picked and packed customer orders using handheld scanners, ensuring timely and error-free order processing for clients across Europe.

  • Maintained a high level of responsibility and independence while navigating the warehouse and handling products with precision.

  • 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.

  • Improved stock accuracy by detecting products that were not registered in the system and ensuring they were correctly logged for future sales.

  • Contributed to maintaining a clean, organized warehouse environment by proactively performing cleaning tasks that improved workflow efficiency.

  • Helped sustain a positive and collaborative working atmosphere by building strong relationships with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Collaborated effectively with both Dutch and international team members in an open and informal work environment.

  • 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

  • Hosted approximately 84 TV-shows and assisted 20 others

  • Learnt to adapt when navigating unforeseen challenges and changes in program

  • Developed communication skills honed through hosting various TV shows

  • Acquired effective time management to meet tight deadlines and deliver consistent content

  • Cultivated resilience in managing high-pressure situations and overcoming setbacks

  • Assisted with content creation and scriptwriting

  • Collaborated with team members on creative projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills

  • Learnt to work with different materials, colors, and textures to create visually appealing décor

Work Experience
Entrepreneurial Work 


Entrepreneurial Work 

SEP 2021 - JUL 2022

Homemade Yogurt Business

Investor and Co-partner

  • Invested in initial capital and necessary equipment.

  • Improved the yogurt formula to enhance product quality.

  • Managed financial accounts, ensuring accurate bookkeeping.

  • Successfully increased weekly sales from 5,000 CFA Francs to 10,000 CFA Francs, and further to 15,000 CFA Francs.

  • 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)

  • Conceptualized and developed innovative products by transforming cardboard into reusable objects such as paintings, decorative items, pen holders, and card holders.

  • Focused on sustainable and eco-friendly product development.

  • Conducted market research to identify potential customer needs and preferences.

  • Created prototypes of unique, marketable products from recycled materials.

  • Laid the groundwork for a sustainable business model focused on creative reuse of materials.

  • Business development to be continued post-studies.

Skills, Language, Hobbies & Awards

Skills

Hard Skills:

  • Microsoft Office ( Powerpoint, Power BI, Excel)

  • Narrative Writing & Storytelling

  • Wondershare Filmora

  • Presentation

  • Market Research

  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

  • Data Analysis

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Soft Skills:

  • Communication

  • Time Management:

  • Adaptability

  • Resilience

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Attention to details

  • Reliability & independence

Languages

  • English (Fluent)

  • French (Native)

  • Modern Standard Arabic (Basic)

  • Castilian Spanish (Basic)

  • Ngambaye (Native)

Awards

  • NL Scholarship (2022-2026)

  • UNHS Honor roll Feb 2019-Jul 2019,

  • UNHS Honor roll Feb 2021- Jul 2021,

  • UNHS Honor roll Aug 2021- Jan 2022

Hobbies

  • Learn languages (learning: Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Reading (Favorite Author: Edgar Allan Poe)

  • Writing (Fiction Novel, Poems)

  • Cooking and Baking

  • Crafting

  • Park walks

  • Singing

  • DIY Projects & Reorganizing

  • Piano

  • Board games

Certifications

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

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.

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