Mint Peters

Focused on creating products and projects aimed at contributing to social and environmental well-being.

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Motivated by a deep commitment to both people and planet, utilising experience in tech, data science, social business, and project management. Known for quickly adapting to new challenges, collaborating effectively, and maintaining a clear vision for the future.

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Curriculum
Vitae

Work Experience

LauncHER
Trainer
Jan 2024 - Now

With LauncHER, I served as a trainer for aspiring female social entrepreneurs, specifically assisting them in developing social and sustainable business models.

Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship
Project Coordinator
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

At the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, I coordinated and executed educational and research projects focused on entrepreneurship for a range of national and international stakeholders.

Institute For Nature Education
Consultant (Contract)
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

Employed by the Dutch Institute for Nature Education, I conducted extensive research aimed at understanding how to engage young people in sustainability and climate awareness.

Forward Incubator
Student Consultant
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

Forward Incubator is an organisation that assists newcomers in establishing businesses in the Netherlands with the support of student consultants. I assisted a newcomer in setting up her own art platform for Lebanese artists.

EventHands
Event Manager (Contract)
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

With EventHands, I helped coordinate several events designed to uplift troubled and isolated youth in Amsterdam and its surrounding areas.

HotNetworkz
Sales Leader
Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

At HotNetworkz, I quickly advanced to the role of sales leader, where I sold newspaper subscriptions and educated others on the principles of sales.

Education

DELFT + Leiden University Minor
Sustainable Development
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

During the Sustainable Development Minor, Leiden University, DELFT and Erasmus University Rotterdam collaborated to teach the principles of environmental economics, geopolitics, biodiversity, and systems theory through a variety of approaches.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
BSc (LAS) in Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Sep 2020 - Jul 2023

At Erasmus University Rotterdam, I pursued an exclusive honours bachelor's degree, where I focused most of my efforts researching social and green societal structures and theories, while simultaneously taking courses in politics, economics, mathematics, sustainability, and critical theory.

Founded

Mint Peters Consulting
Data Scientist
Sep 2024 - Now

I established my own freelance company, offering data science products and services that align with social and environmental objectives for a diverse array of clients.

The Gift-Based Consultancy
Founder & Consultant
Mar 2024 - Now

I founded a consulting agency that assists social entrepreneurs with their financial, strategic, and business needs, grounded in a gift-based principle.

EUC Entrepreneurial Committee
Co-Founder & Board
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

Together with two other students, I co-founded the Entrepreneurial Committee at our university, which assists students in applying creative and entrepreneurial thinking to address societal issues through curriculum development and brainstorming sessions.

 Volunteering

Impaakt
Certified Impact Rater
Aug 2024 - Now

I volunteer at Impaakt to assess and document the positive and negative societal impacts of major private industry players.

NLCares
Tutoring
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

I provided tutoring with NLCares for newcomer youth who were struggling with the Dutch language and the Dutch school system.

National Animal Protection Society
Animal Buddy
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

I work with the Dutch Animal Protection Society as an animal buddy, being available to care for or pick up animals that can no longer be cared for by their original owners.

Extinction Rebellion & Occupy EUR
Activist
Feb 2023 - Now

I support and occasionally participate in activist protests alongside Extinction Rebellion and Occupy EUR, advocating for major polluters to take responsibility and advance climate goals.

Global Citizen
Activist
July 2024 - Now

I sign agreements, compose letters, and participate in digital activism alongside Global Citizen.

The Food Garden
Gardener
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

I volunteered in gardening at an ecological urban green space in the western part of Rotterdam.

Serve The City
Volunteer
Aug 2019- Oct 2019

I participated in "Serve The City" in Amsterdam, an event held bi-annually where volunteers unite to assist those in need through a variety of projects.

Independent Projects

NDC Progress World Data
Dec 2024 - Now

Currently compiling, cleaning, organizing, forecasting, and visualizing data that documents and predicts Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) agreements and fulfilments made globally by over 200 countries.

Birthday Bot
 Nov 2024 - Now

I created an automated Birthday Bot with Javascript that sends me a private message whenever it's someone's birthday, ensuring that I don't forget.

Arduino Robotics
Oct 2024 - Now

I set up different Arduino Robotics Projects, involving electric engineering and coding in Arduino.

News Bot
Oct 2024 - Now

I wrote Python scripts for a News Bot that sends me email summaries of the news in an optimistic tone each day, which was trained based on the latest Gemini model.

Social Business Data Collection
Feb 2018 - Now

I have been compiling a database of Dutch social enterprises and NGOs for the past five years, which has been utilized by various institutions and associations to foster partnerships.

Life Story Interviews
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

I conducted and documented in-person interviews with individuals aged 17 to 75 about what they consider to be their life stories, partnering with the NGO Humanitas to provide vulnerable demographics the opportunity to share and reflect on their experiences.

Volunteering Platform Prototype
Feb 2022 - May 2022

Together with a team of students, I developed a working prototype for a volunteering platform that incorporates principles of social psychology to encourage young people to engage in volunteer work.

Completed Courses

Coral Reef Restoration
Coralive - Remote
Jan 2024 - Now

I completed a course offered by Coralive on the engineering and regeneration of coral reef structures.

Maori Food & Soil Sovereignity
Dr Jessica Hutchings - Remote
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

Dr. Jessica Hutchings taught me how to integrate indigenous Māori practices into agriculture.

Globalisation & Earth Democracy
Vandana Shiva - Remote
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

I completed a course by Vandana Shiva on navigating the political landscape of climate activism and related projects.

SME Growth College
Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship - Hybrid
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

I coordinated and simultaneously participated in a 10-week hybrid course on growth strategies for SME business founders and CEOs.

Leading Innovation Excellence
Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship - Hybrid
Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

I coordinated and actively participated in a four-month course designed for top Dutch C-level executives, focusing on how to lead multi-stakeholder innovation and transitions.

Leadership, Mindfulness, Public Speaking
Erasmus Lifeversity
Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

I participated in three 10-week hybrid courses offered by Lifeversity, focusing on Leadership, Mindfulness, and Public Speaking.

Consulting
Forward Incubator
Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

At Forward Incubator, I received guidance for four months on how to excel in business consulting, covering areas from strategy and marketing to partnership development.

Volunteering Abroad

Algarve, Portugal
Eco Construction
Mar 2020 - June 2020

I helped construct houses using ecological, biodegradable materials in the Algarve.

Algarve, Portugal
Kennel Animal Care
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

I have worked at various farms and dog kennels, where I was responsible for the upkeep and care of the animals.

Loei, Thailand
Eco-Farming & Permaculture
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

In Loei Province, I learned how to practice permaculture and farm for nine months.

Tanzania
Cultural Exchange
Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

I participated in a cultural exchange with a family from a small village in Tanzania, where I learned about their way of life while assisting them with farming, education, and community activities.

Bauru, Brazil
Cultural Exchange
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

I participated in a cultural exchange with a family from a mid-sized town in Brazil, where I learned about their way of life and lived with them for a month.

Side-Jobs

George Cocktails
Bartender
April 2016

I worked as a bartender at a cocktail bar in the center of Rotterdam for a couple of months during the summer.

Temper
Bartender & Host
Mar 2020 - June 2020

I worked as a freelance host and bartender in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Leiden for museums, restaurants, bars, and sports associations.

Pepperminds
Sales Worker
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

I worked as a sales associate, collecting donations for a charity dedicated to protecting wild elephants.

Tutoring
Tutor
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

I frequently tutored fellow students of various ages in subjects such as Latin, French, German, English, Dutch, and Mathematics.

Trusted
HouseSitters
Housesitter
Nov 2024 - Now

I provide housesitting services for cats, dogs, and other common household pets in various locations across Europe.

The Event Company
Host
Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

I worked various bartending and hosting jobs at festivals and special events in Amsterdam on a zero-hour contract basis.

Orchyd
Waitress
Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

I worked as a waitress for a temp event agency that primarily catered to high-profile events at five-star hotels and venues.

Communities

Niteshop
Mar 2020 - June 2020

I am part of a community in Delfshaven that researches and implements projects aimed at combating the negative effects of gentrification while preserving local culture and community.

Kaggle
Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

At Kaggle, I compete in contests, learn, and engage with the latest data science projects.

Angela Sheldrick
April 2016

With the Angela Sheldrick Foundation, I regularly participate in various creative and essay writing contests.

Post Growth Guide
April 2016

I am part of a post-growth community that shares resources and opportunities with each other regarding alternative economic theories and practices.

Elpha
April 2016

I am part of the Elpha community, a network of women founders and professionals uplifting each other through advice and opportunities.

StartOut
April 2016

StartOut is a community for queer founders to share experiences and learn from guest speakers regularly.

Quouch
April 2016

I have been a member of the Quouch community since its inception, an invite-only platform designed for queer individuals to share experiences and cohabitate for short periods.

Internships

The Red Cross
Community Engagement Intern
April 2016

I was part of the Red Cross team for a brief period, working on a nationwide project aimed at educating children about first aid and the activities of the Red Cross.

Certifications

First Aid
Jan 2023

I received my First Aid Certification from the Erasmus Medical Centre after completing a 10-week intensive in-person training program at the hospital.

Car License
May 2024

I have my driver's license.

Motorcycle License
May 2024

I have my motorcycle license for all engines.

Cambridge Assessment English C2 Level
May 2018

I achieved the highest possible grade on the C2 exam, granting me the status of Cambridge English fluency.

DELF French Scolaire French B1 Level
Jun 2018

I attained a B1 level in French on the DELF Scolaire Exam.

Our Projects

Latest Projects

Leiden Central Station

Leiden Central Station is undergoing a transformation! I am assisting with all data requirements related to a significant multi-year reconstruction of the area.

Client:
Municipality of Leiden
location:
leiden, nl
time:
sep '24 - ongoing
Type of Work:
data science & analytics
data science
javascript
python
data analytics
citizen involvement

The Gift-Based Consultancy

The Gift-Based Consultancy is a Rotterdam-based NGO that helps social entrepreneurs in identifying effective strategies and building valuable connections.

structure:
Non-governmental organisation
location:
rotterdam, nl & loei, th
time:
mar '24 - ongoing
Type of Work:
social business consulting
social business
consulting
ngo
social sustainability
collective

hochwert library

hochwert library is a multi-brand store in Zürich-Wipkingen, Switzerland that represents renowned interior design brands from Switzerland, Germany and Italy. I am in charge of partnerships and digitalisation.

client:
hochwert library
location:
zürich, ch
time:
march '25 - ongoing
Type of Work:
partnerships & it
Building Agency
Building Agency
Building Agency

LauncHER

LauncHER is a global initiative designed to assist female entrepreneurs in establishing social businesses through a digital and collaborative learning platform. I co-created the curriculum as an educator.

client:
launcher
location:
rotterdam, nl
Time:
oct '23 - ongoing
Type of Work:
digital education
education
social entrepreneurship
women empowerment
digital platform

Institute for Nature Education

I assisted the Institute for Nature Education with extensive research on the motivations and barriers that prevent young people from engaging with nature.

client:
institute for nature education
location:
leiden, nl
time:
oct '22 - july '23
Type of Work:
research
sustainability
research
youth
nature education
languages

English

Dutch

German

French

Thai

C1
C1
B1
B1
A2

Javascript

Python

Arduino

HTML

CSS

Intermediate
Intermediate
Novice
Novice
Novice

Open and motivated to learning and improving various (programming) languages.