Hi, I'm Jelmer Helmholt, a creative professional who transforms complex ideas into impactful designs and products. My background spans sales, project management, marketing, communication, and co-creation, blending artistic talent with technical skills and strategic thinking in my projects. Driven by impact and inspired by people, I lead with a hands-on approach across product design, branding, and social initiatives, delivering creative solutions that matter. Based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

Jelmer Helmholt

Hi, I'm Jelmer Helmholt, a creative professional who transforms complex ideas into impactful designs and products. My background spans sales, project management, marketing, communication, and co-creation, blending artistic talent with technical skills and strategic thinking in my projects. Driven by impact and inspired by people, I lead with a hands-on approach across product design, branding, and social initiatives, delivering creative solutions that matter. Based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

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Hi, I’m Jelmer Helmholt, a creative professional who transforms complex ideas into impactful designs and products. My background spans sales, project management, marketing, communication, and co-creation, blending artistic talent with technical skills and strategic thinking in my projects.

Driven by impact and inspired by people, I lead with a hands-on approach across product design, branding, and social initiatives, delivering creative solutions that matter. Based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Western Frisian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Branch Manager, Direct Sales at Activate
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Managing a sales team of 50; clients included UNICEF, Save The Children, KIKA, KWF and Alzheimerfonds
Trainer / Coach at Semi-pro Volleyball
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Collaborating with young athletes; mentorship; developing play strategies and analysis
Social & Multimedia Design at HBO / NHL Stenden
January 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Social & Multimedia design work, based in Leeuwarden
Youth Work & Community Projects at Municipality of Zuidhorn (NL)
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Youth work, events, social work; partnering with schools, government and community members to foster a healthy environment; formulating strategies and coordinating events
Branch Manager, Direct Sales at Activate (NL)
January 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Directs a sales team of 50 people. Clients include UNICEF, Save the Children, KIKA, KWF and Alzheimer Fonds.
Trainer / Coach at Independent / Semi-pro Volleyball
January 1, 2017 - November 5, 2025
Semi-pro volleyball trainer collaborating with young athletes, offering mentorship in their journeys, and developing play strategies and analysis.

Education

Higher Professional Education (HBO) at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
HBO at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

HBO
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization