Sophie Verkooijen
About Sophie Verkooijen
Sophie Verkooijen is an Associate Manager - Expansion at Forto in Berlin, Germany, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in business development and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
Work at Forto
Sophie Verkooijen has been working at Forto since 2021, initially as a New Business Development (Expansion) professional for six months. In 2022, she transitioned to the role of Associate Manager - Expansion, where she has been employed for two years in Berlin, Germany. Her responsibilities in these roles include overseeing expansion initiatives and contributing to the company's growth strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Verkooijen earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Internationale bedrijfskunde from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2021. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her professional roles. Additionally, she attended Petrus Canisius College het Lyceum, where she obtained her High School Diploma from 2011 to 2018.
Background
Before her tenure at Forto, Sophie Verkooijen held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an External Relations Manager at ECE Students in the Rotterdam Area from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Administrative Assistant at Seafox for two months in 2018. Her experience also includes roles as a Student Mentor and Consultant at RSM Erasmus University and 180DC Delft-Rotterdam, respectively.
Previous Work Experience
Sophie Verkooijen has a diverse work history that includes positions in sales, marketing, and consulting. She worked at SODAQ as a Sales and Marketing Associate for five months in 2021, following a four-month internship in the same field in 2020. Her early career experiences have equipped her with skills in external relations, human resources, and business development.