Nomi (left): I’m Nomi Verbakel (24) and started four years ago as a Styling Marketing Intern at TICA. As a creative all-rounder, I didn’t want to choose just one direction right after my internship. Fortunately, I could stay at TICA and develop further as a Social Creative Stylist. Now I’m a Social Media Marketer responsible for optimizing social channels and their creative content. I spend a lot of time styling, designing, and attending photo shoots to transform them into social content. In my free time, I enjoy being with friends and family, and I love giving my nails the most beautiful colors and designs!
Elisa (right): My name is Elisa van der Zwet – Hennekens (25) – newly married and very pregnant! I started at TICA in 2020 as a Visual Merchandiser. A year and a half later, I took a different direction and became an Event Coordinator. I still thoroughly enjoy doing this! Together with my colleagues, I organize the most exciting events for TICA members, exhibitors, and colleagues. In my free time, you’ll find me on the tennis court or together with my friends and family.
Nomi: Through a housemate, I met TICA’s Studio Manager (Marloes van Frankenhuyzen). We got talking about TICA and clicked immediately; not surprising with two creative minds together. I’m a true interior enthusiast and was very excited. Not long after, I had my first job interview.
Elisa: I’ve always been interested in interior design, and TICA is naturally the interior paradise where you want to work. After an open application, I was hired, and I’ve learned so much since then!
Nomi: At TICA, there are many possibilities, and ideas are always welcome. Additionally, every day is different due to various campaigns and projects. One day I’m setting up a styling point, and the next day I’m scheduling dozens of Instagram posts. And perhaps most importantly: we work with a very pleasant, young team.
Elisa: Yes, our team is really great, that’s so important! I really enjoy the close collaboration with Nomi; the workshops, lectures, and events that I organize, Nomi then shares across all social channels.
Nomi: I find Expo Bazaar items truly beautiful; the sleek designs with artisanal features make them real designer showpieces for me. I like to combine these with the colorful items from Kersten.
Elisa: I think WAUW’s clothing is cool! They always keep up well with trends. Additionally, I love Kersten’s products, and I’m often found at the Atrium, browsing among all the beautiful brands.
Nomi: At the Network BBQ at TICA Venlo and the opening of our new location in Ede. On weekends you’ll find me at festivals, and I’m going on tour with a good friend.
Elisa: Of course at the Network BBQ, and then my maternity leave begins. Our daughter will be born in early July, and afterward we’ll enjoy trips within the country.
Nomi: Finding hidden gems. You tend to go to your favorite brands, but you find the coolest items by browsing stands you wouldn’t normally visit.
Elisa: The variety of work and quickly adapting to trends. I also immediately think of our colleagues who have been working at TICA with passion and pleasure for years.
