Kick de Man

Ambitious and entrepreneurial hospitality and operations professional with experience in customer relations, export & shipping management, hospitality operations, sales, and team leadership. Raised in an entrepreneurial hospitality family, I developed a strong work ethic, a hands-on mentality, and a passion for business.

Shipping & Export Manager at Koninklijke Schmidt Zeevis Rotterdam B.V. (2025-01 – Present)

• Responsible for customer relations, international shipping, and export operations
• Managed import/export documentation and certifications
• Led staff training and operational leadership initiatives
• Prepared commercial sales contracts and supported sales activities

Founder & Owner at K!CK (2021-01 – Present)

Founded and managed an independent business focused on festival ice cream sales. Transitioned business into refurbished furniture sales.

• Managed operations, finance, supplier management, and customer service

Catering Supervisor at HiP Catering (2018-01 – 2026-01)

• Managed catering projects from quotation to execution and after-sales support
• Led teams during events and coordinated operational planning

F&B Employee / Acting Pizzeria Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø & Yonas Pizzeria (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Managed pizzeria operations in a high-revenue environment
• Achieved the highest turnover recorded during that period

Private Chauffeur at Safe2Drive (2021-01 – 2022-01)

• Provided premium chauffeur services to high-end clients
• Developed strong customer service and communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Hotel management – Hotel Management School Maastricht – Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (2022-01 – 2026-01)

VWO diploma in Economics & Society – Krimpenerwaard College (2018-01 – 2021-01)

High-level sports performance with academic education – Thorbecke Topsport School Rotterdam (2015-01 – 2018-01)