Donna van der Knaap

Donna van der Knaap has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Donna started their career as a Hospitality employee at Staal Rotterdam in 2012. After that, they worked as an Assistant Programme Director at Hogeschool Rotterdam before transitioning into journalism roles at DPG Media Nederland and The World. In 2014, they began working as a Journalist and Camjo at their own company, Donna van der Knaap. Donna later joined Social1nfluencers and Talpa Network as a Talent Manager and Creative Producer, specializing in working with YouTube influencers. In 2021, they became a Marketing Manager and Senior Content Manager at Somention. Donna also worked as a Coach and Coordinator at TV Academy, coaching and mentoring students in various media-related areas. Donna'smost recent role is as a Media & Branding Specialist at Donna Media & Coaching. In 2023, they will be taking on the position of Editor in Chief at Rode Kruis Nederland. Throughout their career, Donna has demonstrated strong expertise in media, branding, content production, and talent management.

Donna van der Knaap's education history is as follows:

- From 2013 to 2015, they attended Erasmus University Rotterdam and earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Media and Journalism.

- In 2016 and 2017, they studied at TV Academy, specializing in Television creation and received a Talent certificate.

- In 2014, they briefly studied at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on the field of Brain and Cognitive Sciences as an elective in the Bachelor IIS program.

- Also in 2014, they studied a topic on Popular Culture and Globalization within the field of Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam.

- From 2012 to 2013, they completed a pre-master program at Erasmus University Rotterdam in Media and Journalism.

- Prior to that, from 2008 to 2012, they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Communication at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.

- Donna'ssecondary education took place at ISW (Interconfessionele Scholengroep Westland) from 2003 to 2008, where they completed their Havo degree in the field of Culture & Society.

Additionally, Donna van der Knapp has obtained several certifications:

- In May 2023, they completed the "Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media" certification through LinkedIn.

- In April 2020, they became certified in "YouTube Certified: Content Ownership" through YouTube.

- In October 2019, they earned the "YouTube Certified: Channel Growth" certification through YouTube.

- Donna also holds certifications in "YouTube Certified: Audience Growth", "YouTube Certified: Content Strategy", and "YouTube Certified: Digital Rights" from YouTube, although the months and years of completion are not specified.