Hi, I’m Emma van Nieuwenhuijzen, founder of Elemental Marketing, with 15+ years of experience delivering marketing strategies in agencies and in-house roles across a variety of industries. I help businesses refine their marketing, focus on sustainable growth, and align marketing with business goals, always aiming for clear, measurable results. As a freelancer, I’ve supported clients across hospitality, professional services, and the nonprofit sector. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and delivering energetic marketing workshops, training sessions and presentations that give businesses the tools to succeed.

Emma van Nieuwenhuijzen

Hi, I’m Emma van Nieuwenhuijzen, founder of Elemental Marketing, with 15+ years of experience delivering marketing strategies in agencies and in-house roles across a variety of industries. I help businesses refine their marketing, focus on sustainable growth, and align marketing with business goals, always aiming for clear, measurable results. As a freelancer, I’ve supported clients across hospitality, professional services, and the nonprofit sector. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and delivering energetic marketing workshops, training sessions and presentations that give businesses the tools to succeed.

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Hi, I’m Emma van Nieuwenhuijzen, founder of Elemental Marketing, with 15+ years of experience delivering marketing strategies in agencies and in-house roles across a variety of industries. I help businesses refine their marketing, focus on sustainable growth, and align marketing with business goals, always aiming for clear, measurable results.

As a freelancer, I’ve supported clients across hospitality, professional services, and the nonprofit sector. I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and delivering energetic marketing workshops, training sessions and presentations that give businesses the tools to succeed.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Director at Elemental Marketing
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2018
Elemental Marketing uses a nature-inspired, no-fluff framework to help businesses refine their marketing, focus their strategy, and achieve sustainable growth. Whether it's insight, training, campaigns or a full-scale marketing strategy, Elemental Marketing equips you with the tools, guidance and structure needed for long-term success. Working with me means working alongside a marketing expert committed to sharing knowledge, providing insight, identifying opportunities and implementing creative marketing solutions. I work as an extension of your team, taking the time to understand what truly matters to your business – I combine expertise with a genuine love for helping businesses grow, ensuring every strategy we create drives impact, inspires teams, and delivers results.
Senior Marketing Manager at Shooting Star
May 1, 2018 - November 6, 2025
Moved into the Senior Marketing Manager role to deliver marketing strategies and plans for specific objectives and campaigns; collaborated with Directors to implement Shooting Star’s in-house marketing strategy and lead the marketing team toward new business development.
Ireland Regional Manager at Aquatic Control Engineering
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Assessed potential Irish market, built relationships with customers, and delivered key messages in presentations; produced an in-depth market report used by the company today.
Public Relations Manager at Field Candy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Built brand image and personality; created content for newsletters, social media, and CRM channels; developed brand ambassadors and partnerships with events and high-profile brands (Kelis, Children in Need, Hay Festival); expanded media and PR activities.
Public Relations Manager at Pink Moon Camping
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Produced an independent social media strategy for Kushti Cabin camping provider; refreshed communications channels across social and online content; aligned with broader product launches.
Independent Public Relations Consultant at KSR Accountants; Birds On Bikes; Aquatic Control Engineering; BlueBella Lingerie
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Delivered PR and communications support for local businesses; refreshed comms channels, created content, managed social media, re-branded, and assisted with product launches.
Communications Assistant at Unilever
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Worked on internal brand launches for the full FMCG range across UK offices; supported brand communications; responded to media image requests; crisis comms training and community engagement activities.
Founder at Zesty Promotions Ltd
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Established Zesty Promotions Ltd while continuing contract work; developed social media strategies for Kushti Cabin camping; PR and promotions for events.
Founder & Director at Elemental Marketing
May 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Founder and director leading strategy and growth for client engagements; refining marketing strategies, delivering workshops, and partnering with clients to drive sustainable growth.
Senior Marketing Manager at Shooting Star
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led marketing strategy and campaigns for a national brand; managed marketing team; coordinated internal/external communications; drove growth and partnerships; oversaw in-house marketing strategy.
Founder at Zesty Promotions Ltd
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Established Zesty Promotions Ltd; self-employed while continuing Pink Moon Camping contract; developed independent social media strategy for Kushti Cabins and led marketing for flood defense product launches; built retailer partnerships and market communications.
Public Relations Manager at Pink Moon Camping
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Led brand refresh, designed and produced written/visual content across channels, managed PR and media relations, planned press launches, and built strategic partnerships.
Public Relations Manager at Field Candy
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Developed brand image and communications strategies; created content for channels, media relations, and partnership initiatives; led PR programs and campaigns.
Independent Public Relations Consultant at KSR Accounts; Birds On Bikes; Aquatic Control Engineering; BlueBella Lingerie
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Freelanced PR for multiple clients; refreshed communications channels, created content, managed social media, media relations, and supported product launches.

Education

Mini MBA in Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing at Google Digital Garage
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
CIM Digital Strategy Masterclass at Chartered Institute of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
SEO and Advanced Link Building at Ahrefs / Online Course
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Mini MBA in Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing at Google (Digital Marketing & Analytics)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
CIM Digital Strategy Masterclass at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Public Relations
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
A Levels
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Mini MBA in Marketing
April 15, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
CIM Digital Strategy Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
SEO and Advanced Link Building
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Mini MBA in Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
CIM Digital Strategy Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
SEO & Link Building Certification (Ahrefs/SEMrush)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Non-Profit Organization