Xenia Smits Van Oyen
About Xenia Smits Van Oyen
Xenia Smits Van Oyen is an experienced Event Manager currently working at o9 Solutions, Inc. in Madrid, Spain, after serving as an Event Marketing Specialist in Amsterdam. She has a diverse background in event management and marketing, with previous roles at Growth Tribe and SILVERBACK FILMS, and holds advanced degrees in Marketing and Communication.
Work at o9 Solutions
Xenia Smits Van Oyen currently holds two positions at o9 Solutions, Inc. She began her role as an Event Marketing Specialist in 2021, working in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, for three years. In 2023, she transitioned to the position of Event Manager, where she is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. Her responsibilities in these roles include planning and executing events that align with the company's marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Xenia Smits Van Oyen has a solid educational background in marketing and communication. She earned a Master of Science in Marketing from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed an International Bachelor in Communication and Media at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from 2016 to 2017.
Background in Event Management
Xenia Smits Van Oyen has extensive experience in event management. Before joining o9 Solutions, she worked at Growth Tribe in various roles, including Events Account Manager and Events Marketer, from 2019 to 2021. She also served as an Event Coordinator at Growth Tribe for one year. Her early experience includes a post-production internship at SILVERBACK FILMS and a marketing operations internship at Hunkemöller International BV.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Xenia Smits Van Oyen has held several positions that contributed to her expertise in event management and marketing. She was a Commissioner of Internal Relations and Treasurer at the STAR Study Association Rotterdam School of Management from 2017 to 2018. Her roles at Growth Tribe involved coordinating and marketing events, which laid the foundation for her current position at o9 Solutions.