Resume

Vinciane Falcoz

Who Am I

Born in South America and raised in Southeast Asia, I bring a robust global perspective together with analytical acumen from a dual Master’s Degree in Biology and Business at Leiden University in the Netherlands, with a robust foundation in data analysis and problem-solving.

Objective

I am eager to start my career and would love to join a team in the field of sales, strategy, supply chain, procurement, or data analysis. I am open to working in the Netherlands, elsewhere in Europe, or even further afield.

Experiences

✨ Direct Procurement Intern (MSc)

Coty Inc HQ, Amsterdam, Feb-Jul 2025

Redesigned the UK and US supply chain using an innovative approach, achieving $1M+ in cost savings:

Coordinated supplier relationships for primary plastic and secondary packaging
Assisted in identifying alternative materials and managing substitutions.
Analyzed procurement data to optimize reporting accuracy and supplier performance

✨ Water Polo Commissioner

Stichting NSZ, 2025-26

Lead the water polo commission of the Dutch Student Swimming Federation (NSZ), coordinating national events and managing logistics with multiple stakeholders.

✨ Swimming & Water Polo Commissioner

Leiden University Team, Leiden, Netherlands, 2024-25

Organized training, competitions and team logistics for water polo and swimming teams while managing the communications.

✨ Transport Operations Manager

Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Marseille, Jul-Aug 2024

Managed arrivals and departures of accredited personnel at Marseille Saint Charles train station, coordinating logistics under strict deadlines to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

✔ Technical skills: Data organization & reporting, procurement & supplier management.

✔ Soft skills: Multitasking & adaptability (balancing academics, internships, and leadership roles), teamwork & stakeholder coordination, attention to detail & problem-solving.

✔ Languages

English - Fluent, IELTS certiﬁed
French - Native
German - A2-B1
Dutch - A2

✔ Activities: Volunteering. Competitive swimming. Competitive water polo.

✔ Coding: Java, Python, R, C++, LaTeX, Arch Linux, Office suite.

Education

🎓 Master Of Science (MSc), Biology & Business Studies (Dual Degree), Leiden University, The Netherlands, 2023-25

Thesis subject in biology: developed bio-pesticides for tulip industry at Bionomic B.V.
Thesis subject in business: direct procurement at Coty Inc.

🎓 Bachelor Of Science (BSc), Molecular & Cellular Biology, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada, 2020-23

Thesis subject: Improved quantiﬁcation techniques for COVID-19 strain research.

🎓 French Baccalaureate with Honors, Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.