Emilie Kielstra

👋 Hi! My name is Emilie, I am a UX Researcher based in Amsterdam with over 4 years of work experience of which 9 months in UX Research. Previous experiences have taught me to be analytical, to work with people and to always have a curious and growth mindset.

💡After finishing my law studies, I decided to go into a different professional direction. During my first jobs, I have become passionate about CX & UX. That is why I started a Master in Customer Experience & Innovation at IE Business School in 2020. During a course in Qualitative Research & Analysis my interest in UX Research started, which made me decide to become a UX Researcher after graduating.

🚀 Next to my job, I recently followed a 5-week live UX Research Bootcamp at Memorisely. This bootcamp was about understanding the value of UX Research and mastering generative and evaluative research skills. I am currently taking part in the 'Ladies that UX' Mentorship program. As a mentee, I am challenged to work four months on my goals while utilising the guidance and support of a dedicated mentor (a Senior User Researcher in my case).

🙌 In my spare time, I love to do sports (boxing, spinning, padel, skiing, golf, etc.), go on city trips, explore new restaurants and learn new languages (currently learning Spanish 🇪🇦).

UX Researcher

Emakina.NL · Full-time

Nov 2021 - Present · 9 mos

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Growth Hacking Trainee

Rituals · Full-time

Mar 2020 - Aug 2020 · 6 mos

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Onboarding Specialist

Spielwork · Full-time

Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Corporate Recruiter

Houthoff · Full-time

Jan 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Employer Branding Intern

Unilever · Internship

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 · 5 mos

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Recruitment Intern Van Doorne · Internship

Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Master in Customer Experience & Innovation at IE University in Madrid