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Laura  Oorschot

Laura Oorschot

Wilp,Netherlands

Summary

Motivated Political Science graduate ready for the next step: pursuing a Master's degree in Economics. Through founding my own venture

'The Finance Circle' to teach women to invest in diverse assets like stocks, bonds, precious metals, and real estate, I have already built strong expertise in the economic field. Open-minded, curious, self-reliant, disciplined, and with optimal conditions in place to successfully complete a Master's program.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Investment advisor

Self employed
Wilp
2025.07 - Current
  • Founder of 'The Finance Circle' — a one-day investment workshop exclusively for women, teaching investing in diverse assets (precious metals, stocks, bonds, real estate) and macro-/micro-economics theory.
  • Successfully ran multiple trial sessions for female participants with strong positive feedback.
  • Currently formalizing as my own women-focused financial education business.

USR General Council Member

Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam , Netherlands
2024.08 - 2025.08

Journalist

Indepent
, North Holland
2023.07 - 2025.08
  • Executed investigative reports to uncover hidden truths.
  • Wrote several newspaper articles independently.
  • Conducted research on various topics, particularly in economics and geopolitics.
  • Presented my work on camera.

Project Assistant by local goverment

Gemeente Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden , Netherlands
2022.05 - 2023.08
  • Took detailed minutes for meetings on youth care and WMO policies.
  • Assisted in developing policy advice for youth care and social support programs.
  • Managed agendas and coordination for youth care and WMO-related projects.
  • Provided administrative support for project implementation in youth services and community care initiatives.

Multiple parttime jobs

Several employers in retail, catering and business
2016.11 - 2022.05

Held various part-time roles as receptionist, cleaner, restaurant waitress and caregiver/personal support assistant for individuals with physical disabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam
09/2020 - 07/2025

Propaedeutic (First-year certificate) - Public administration

NHL Stenden University of applied sciences
Leeuwarden

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills: quickly identifies key insights from large volumes of information
  • Risk assessment
  • Market research
  • Strong verbal and written communication skill

Timeline

Investment advisor

Self employed
2025.07 - Current

USR General Council Member

Vrije Universiteit
2024.08 - 2025.08

Journalist

Indepent
2023.07 - 2025.08

Project Assistant by local goverment

Gemeente Leeuwarden
2022.05 - 2023.08

Multiple parttime jobs

Several employers in retail, catering and business
2016.11 - 2022.05

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Vrije Universiteit
09/2020 - 07/2025

Propaedeutic (First-year certificate) - Public administration

NHL Stenden University of applied sciences
Laura Oorschot