Michael Hendriks

Michael Hendriks is a versatile professional with a diverse background in concept and business development for small F&B owners, shirtmaking, tailored clothing, publishing, and sales and marketing.

As a freelance concept and business developer, Michael assists small F&B owners in developing business models, projections, branding, concepts, and marketing strategies. He successfully launched his first project in February 2020 in Salatiga, Jawa Tenggah.

Additionally, Michael served as a shirtmaker at Nerus'ake Jakarta, offering custom-made dress shirts and batik shirts through personalized visits for measurements and fabric selections. He also founded Vanita Tailored Clothing, a made-to-measure tailor shop in The Hague, The Netherlands, which he opened in December 2009 and later sold his share in 2012.

Michael has a background in writing and publishing, notably releasing a Dutch version of Take Ivy that explores the menswear heritage of the 1960s at Ivy League universities in the USA. He became a proud citizen of Jakarta in April 2015.

With a degree in Sales & Management from Iva Driebergen, Michael has held various roles in organizations such as Sales and Marketing Specialist at Helmad, Business Development Specialist at PT Proban, Business Development Manager at COCOWORK, and Quality Control Manager at etobee.

He has also contributed his expertise as an English Teacher at PT LSEC, Tour & Marketing Manager at CHIPS, Assistant Manager at Golden Goose Deluxe Brand, Sales Associate at Dolce & Gabbana, Made-to-Measure Specialist at Suitsupply, and Automotive Sales Manager at Motorhuis Gouda and Toyota Louwman Hoofddorp. He has also been involved in the editorial and journalistic field with positions at OurBubble and Quote Media.