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Portrait of Camille Lievens

Honor Society® member

Camille Lievens

Internship Administrative Assistant for the President at Aruba Timeshare Association (ATSA)

  • hospitality and tourism management
  • Class of 2026
  • USA

Member since February 2025

About

Since I was a kid, my passion in life has been to create things.

Little did I know where it would take me today...

Let me go back to explain this to you in greater detail. I moved a lot with my family, sometimes only being able to rely on hotels and people to make me feel at home. That spark had taken my interest onto the hospitality industry. This interest enhanced when my mom started her own company. I was 12 when I helped her for the first time by selling at fairs. I remember being able to provide to someone really made me feel part of something bigger. It felt like I had the chance to create an environment, make a difference. In High School I had the ability to take the course 'Business' at my school. Mixed with my passion for sustainability (acquired by living in Berlin, Germany growing up), it made me determined to help create/offer sustainable tourism opportunities. This drive led to the selection of my current study as it expands my vision greatly on this, making sure that one day I'll be able to. I think we can all agree that in order to create it requires flexibilty. I have learned to be flexible as I have moved so much. It has made me appreciate and respect different cultures more while challenging my problem solving skills. I always enjoy being surrounded by people and have no problem striking up conversations in my own straightforward way. My professional life therefore defines me as a person because of the aspects related to it.

Education

  • University of South Carolina

    Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management

    2024 – 2026

  • University of Aruba

    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in International Tourism Management

    2021 – 2024

  • International School of Curaçao

    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

    2019 – 2021

  • International School of Curaçao

    High School Diploma

    2019 – 2021

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

    Consecutively from August 2021-May 2024 at the University of Aruba.

  • English Proficiency Certificate

    Duolingo English Test (2024)

  • Mi Compromiso - Aruba Certification Program (ACP)

    Awarded by the Aruba Excellence Foundation (May 2022).

  • Completion of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Certification Training

    Awarded by both the Marriot Resort Aruba and the Ritz-Carlton in Aruba (November 16, 2023).

  • national honor society

    Being apart of the NHS at the International School of Curaçao (2020-2021).

  • honor roll

    Certificate of Scholarship Achievement in recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement at the International School of Curaçao (June 2021 - high honors).

  • outstanding student award

    Gained multiple honor awards for all the classes I took from 2020-2021 at the International School of Curaçao celebrating my outstanding effort.

  • President's Education Awards Program

    Received in recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement (2020) at the International School of Curaçao

Goals and interests

Career goal

My ultimate goal is to become a consultant, advising countries on their tourism practices to create more sustainable and impactful strategies. Growing up in different places and experiencing diverse cultures firsthand, I developed a deep appreciation for the way tourism shapes communities.

Graduate school interests

Pursuing a PhD will allow me to refine my knowledge and develop innovative, sustainable tourism strategies that balance economic growth with cultural and environmental preservation.

Outside the classroom

My hobbies are all in the art of creation - whether it be paintings, or pottery I am always up to something!

Experience

  • Internship Administrative Assistant for the President

    Aruba Timeshare Association (ATSA)

    Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

  • Job Shadowing

    Marriot Ocean Club in Aruba

    May 2022 – Jun 2022

Volunteering

  • Fundraising Event Manager - Organized an event with one other person raising $1,110 for neutering street animals in Aruba to help with the ongoing overpopulation issue

    Crijojotrappers Aruba

    Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

  • Fundraising Event Manager - Initiated Selling handmade scrunchies out of clothes that would be thrown out raising $137.14 for groceries to those in need during the pandemic

    Food Bank Curaçao

    Jan 2020 – Jun 2020

  • Cleaner - Participated in national clean-up

    Curaçao Clean-up

    Apr 2019

  • Fundraising Collecter - Collected money for the organization helping cancer patients fund their medical expenses

    Princess Wilhelmina Fund in Curaçao

    Feb 2019 – Feb 2020

  • Care taker - Assisted in caring for abused dogs

    Pippi’s Animal Shelter in Curaçao

    Jan 2019 – Dec 2019

Languages

  • Dutch Advanced
  • English (US) Advanced
  • French (France) Intermediate
  • Spanish Intermediate

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