Mariëlla van der Sluijs

2402 Fenwood Road, University Heights OH 44118

mvandersluijs19@jcu.edu 216-562-9129

Education
John Carroll University University Heights, OH
Bachelor of Science May 2019
Majors: Data Science, Political Science: Methods and Analysis, Communication: Journalism
GPA 3.97, Dean’s List, 7 semesters

Skills
Software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Processing, Python, R, Salesforce, SPSS, SQL, Qualtrics
Languages: Dutch (fluent), English (fluent)

Experience
JumpStart Inc. Cleveland, OH
Research and Data Intern August 2018 – Present
• Analyze data reports and create data visualizations for JumpStart staff and key stakeholders using Microsoft Excel,
Power BI, R, and SQL
• Collect outcome metrics for JumpStart programs by creating and reviewing surveys in Qualtrics and engaging with
key stakeholders to ensure consistent and complete tracking of data in Salesforce
• Support JumpStart staff with gathering financial and entrepreneurial data, data entry, and analysis on an ad hoc basis
Cleveland.com Cleveland, OH
Politics Reporter and Data Intern January 2018 – May 2018
• Compiled, recoded, and cleaned large datasets in Microsoft Excel and turned them into user-friendly software
applications and graphs combined with statistical analyses for the public
• Set up and conducted interviews with major political figures in Ohio, such as state senators and representatives, for
features, as well as developing a general overview of state politics for the daily politics newsletter, Capitol Letter
Factor Finders, LLC Beachwood, OH
Digital Content Writer Intern September 2017 – December 2017
• Created articles, videos, and infographics targeted toward small business, finance, and logistics, while working on
SEO optimization of the multiple Factor Finders websites
AVROTROS Radar Hilversum, Netherlands
Editorial and Social Intern June 2017 – August 2017
• Monitored and published daily consumer news while managing social media channels and newsletters
• Researched and interviewed several major organizations for consumer-related original online content
• Conducted the set-up of video live streams and radio broadcasts while facilitating between hosts and in-studio guests
Fashionchick Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Editorial Intern June 2016 – August 2016
• Created articles and styled guides for web shops, brands, and fashion news, which generated over 600,000 views,
while cooperating on SEO optimization of the categories
• Managed social media channels, while observing new web shops, trends, and fashion news
• Compiled sales and marketing data input and output, while facilitating between brands and readers

Additional Experience
Dean’s Office for the College of Arts and Sciences September 2016 – Present
• Execute various campaigns under the Dean’s supervision to improve the workings of John Carroll University
John Carroll University Graduate School September 2016 – Present
• Outreach and coordination for graduate applicants and faculty in over 15 Master programs
The Carroll News September 2015 – Present
• Manage 6 people for the opinion and editorial section, while finding innovative ways to engage my readership with
weekly columns about important and intriguing issues and developing skills to deliver quality work on a short
deadline