Yonas Michael

Versatile professional with experience in events, hospitality, and the cultural sector. Skilled in production, team coordination, and problem-solving. Eager to apply my expertise and further develop my skills in production and producing roles within the creative industries.

Freelancer at Crea Prøjex (2019-11 – Present)

Specialized in hospitality, catering, and events. Active in the cultural sector with experience in production, production assistance, and finance.

• Specialized in hospitality, catering, and events.
• Active in the cultural sector with experience in production, production assistance, and finance.

Office manager at Level Up Group (2025-06 – 2025-11)

Managed front-office operations and served as the main point of contact for staff and visitors.

• Managed front-office operations and served as the main point of contact for staff and visitors.
• Provided administrative and organizational support to team and management.
• Coordinated supplier communication and office facilities management.
• Organized internal events and company celebrations.
• Managed logistics, procurement, and inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.

Production/office assistant (Internship) at International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam (2024-10 – 2025-02)

Managed financial records and streamlined payment processing. Handled administrative tasks and acted as a point of contact for colleagues, visitors, and filmmakers.

• Managed financial records and streamlined payment processing using Excel, ensuring departmental accuracy and efficiency.
• Handled administrative tasks, including email and phone communication.
• Acted as a point of contact for colleagues, visitors, and filmmakers.
• Supported staff across departments with both assigned and self-initiated tasks.

Host at VechtclubXL (2022-11 – 2024-08)

Prepared and managed facilities, resolved ad-hoc challenges, and recorded daily operational reports.

• Prepared and managed facilities.
• Resolved ad-hoc challenges.
• Recorded daily operational reports.

Jobcoach/Host at Mise & Place (2017-10 – 2020-04)

Trained and onboarded new employees, served as trajectory supervisor, and held a leadership role within the promotion team.

• Trained and onboarded new employees.
• Served as trajectory supervisor.
• Held a leadership role within the promotion team and supported project management during events.

Arts & Economic in Arts Management, Economic Analysis, Marketing, Cultural Entrepreneurship, Art History, Ethics – HKU University of Arts Utrecht (2026)

Liberal Arts Minor in The Free Human Tradition – ArtEZ University of the Arts (2025-02 – 2025-07)