Erik

Chairman

Foundations • Fulltime

Dec 2017 - Present • 8 yrs 8 mos

Cherries on Top was started by five friends, one of whom was diagnosed with cancer. We had two choices: rely on others to save our friend, or do everything within our power to raise funds that would help find a cure for cancer. We went for the second option, and that’s how Cherries on Top was born. Cherries on Top raises money worldwide to fund promising and ground-breaking cancer research. Cancer shouldn’t be a potential death sentence, but something that can be cured. Or at least make it as manageable as, say, hay fever. Ambitious? Of course. But, hey - it takes just one seed to plant a rainforest, one drop of rain to end a drought, and one cent to reach a research funding milestone. That’s why Cherries on Top has a massive donate button, a wonderful webshop with tools to support cancer patients and their relatives, and a stunning action page to help you turn your energy into cherries that will contribute to curing cancer! Visit www.cherriesontop.org for more info.

Co-owner

Entrepreneur • Fulltime

Dec 2010 - Present • 15 yrs 8 mos

House of Halo is a highly creative audiovisual production company that specializes in producing exceptional online content for clients and our own channels such as: - Without Music Our flagship channel was all about music video parodies. Without Music was a global phenomenon, amassing over 340 million views on YouTube and gaining a massive following of 2.6 million subscribers. After creating over 200 videos, we successfully sold the channel in 2022 and moved on to our next exciting venture. - Around The World Around The World takes viewers on an incredible journey to some of the most famous landmarks, stunning natural landscapes, and luxurious hotels around the globe. By filming in 360 degrees, we offer viewers an immersive, interactive experience that captures the thrill of travel without leaving the comfort of their homes. - Eline Vera Eline Vera is a remarkable talent with a passion for music and a vocal range that has captivated fans around the world. On our Eline Vera channel, we showcase her extraordinary abilities in a variety of musical styles, including multi-language covers, vocal impersonations, mashups, and a capella performances. Visit our website at www.houseofhalo.com for more information and to explore our vast portfolio of creative work.

YouTube Ambassador of The Netherlands

YouTube • Parttime

Mar 2016 - Jan 2018 • 1 yr 10 mos

As a YouTube Ambassador I host offline events, workshops and network gatherings for the Dutch YouTube community. On these events creators from all provinces come together. By sharing information and inspiration we provide an important link between the company YouTube and its creators. Our events and presentations covered different topics like audience growth, channel optimization, video production, collaborations, product updates, channel branding and analytics. I share experiences, new developments and ideas both ways between YouTube and YouTubers to improve and sustain a healthy, happy and productive Dutch YouTube community. Trainings: Besides the events that I host I was lucky to get trainings and attend events at the YouTube office in London, Amsterdam and the Creator Summit in San Bruno. I took and passed two YouTube certified exams (‘Audience Growth’ and ‘Content Strategy & Brand Partner Program’)