Julia van de Sandt

Marketing PhD Candidate | AMA DocSIG Immediate Past Chair

Role
Immediate Past Chair at Ama Docsig
Location
Columbia, SC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Julia van de Sandt

Exploring Marketing & Consumer Behavior I\'m a current PhD Candidate in Marketing at the University of South Carolina, specializing in Consumer Behavior. My research areas include Sustainability, Product Materials, and Consumer Well-Being. Teaching Consumer Behavior is a rewarding experience, and USC\'s classrooms are a fantastic home turf.With a passion for addressing contemporary consumption challenges, I aspire to contribute as a researcher within the academic realm, shaping the future of marketing and consumer research. In 2024-25, I had the honor to serve the marketing academy as Chair of AMA DocSIG.Beyond academia, I bring 5+ years of experience as a Forbes 500 cruise industry professional. My expertise spans consumer-driven financial control, cost-saving initiatives, revenue optimization, and enhancing customer satisfaction both onboard and ashore.My career journey began in the consumer packaging industry, where I spent five years finding the best wraps and protection for our customer’s products. Prior to my PhD program, I delved into the dynamic world of discount retail, serving as a district manager with Europe\'s fastest-growing discounter, LIDL.Thriving at the intersection of academia and industry, I\'m fueled by an endless curiosity to understand and enhance consumer experiences. Let\'s connect and explore marketing and consumer insights together!#MarketingPhD #ConsumerBehavior #Researcher #IndustryInsights

Experience

  1. Immediate Past Chair

    Ama Docsig

    Aug 2025 — Present

    At the Summer AMA 2025 conference, I concluded my term as Chair of the worlds largest doctoral student community in marketing. For the next 12 months, I will act in an advisory role to the new leadership.

Education

  • University of South Carolina

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marketing

  • FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

    Master of Arts (MA), International Business Management - Costumer- and Servicemanagement

    2014 — 2016

  • Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

    Économie

    2013 — 2013

  • CBS International Business School

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Industrial Management

    2010 — 2013

  • Junior Business School Gaesdonck

    Business Administration

    2007 — 2008

  • Southeast Missouri State University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management

    2015 — 2016

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