I am Heleen Lippevelt, a highly motivated product developer with experience in project management.
After 6 wonderful years in the Alps, back to the roots!
This page reflects my main skills I gained during education & professional experiences.
My skills
Conceptual Thinking
All concepts start with a thinking pattern. Detecting needs and patterns within subject groups and translating them into useful information is essential. Listening to the end user is paramount in order to create successful concepts. However, connecting the dots between all that information is also important. In my opinion the key is to remain openminded and be able to react and pivot swiftly.
These skills were developed during my Master Thesis: Food Heroes. I have learned to analyze the bigger picture by engaging with stakeholders and selecting the essentials to talk about. However it doesn’t stop there. Going back and validating concepts is part of the process.
Creative skills
Even though creativity sounds like a boundless concept, it is actually stimulated best by creating boundaries and borders to an idea or concept. It might sounds paradoxical but thinking outside of the box is encouraged this way. I like to look at problems from different perspectives in order to proactively come up with new and fresh ideas.
TIME MANAGEMENT
I am naturally an organized person. This makes creating plannings according to timelines and todo lists my second nature. I reach for these tools to create an overview on my challenges. This helps me oversee the big picture and be able to discuss changes and risks.
Splitting bigger tasks into smaller ones helps to stay focused, reach accomplishments incrementally, define priorities and keep on track so deadlines are reached.
ABOUT
Characteristics
Hard worker & Quick learner
I am driven to get things done & don’t shy away to go the extra mile. I’m a curious person, attracted by the unknown & I like to gain new skills. I never want to stop learning.
Reliable & Responsible
When I make a promise to someone I will move mountains to ensure that I will do so. You can count on me. With respect to this I will not say empty words and set realistic promises. I will also say when something is not possible or out of reach.
Enthusiastic & Empathic
I like to share, whether it be my passions, food or stories. I like to connect with people rather than have superficial relationships. I am happy knowing that my environment is feeling happy as well.
Flexible & Cooperative
Being able to adapt quickly, collaborate & support each other are key for driving projects in the right direction. I love a team that can voice their concerns and their wins. Everyone needs to be able to express themselves though this is easier said than done, I strive for an atmosphere like this.
Interests
Sports & Adventures
A day spent in the mountains is a day well spent. I enjoy being in nature and sharing adventures with friends.
Conscious Living
90% Plant based diet
Fair & Sustainable Fashion
As much as possible Zero Waste
Personal Growth
Food
Cooking is a way to express my creativity. Exploring new recipes & sharing healthy and delicious food are things I love to do.
Resume
EXPERIENCE
Junior Product Manager
Scott Sports, Givisiez
March 2022 to June 2024
Content Coordinator
Scott Sports, Givisiez
May 2021 to March 2022
Design Guideline Coordinator
Philip Morris International, Neuchâtel
September 2018 - May 2021
Graphic design & Marketing
Internship & Freelance - Pure by Luce, Antwerp
2017 - 2019
Shop & Backoffice assistent
Student job - Shoe Store Monar Antwerp
2014 - 2017
Project & Print Coordination Assistent
Internship - Samsuffit Image Natie
Oct - Sept 2017
Teamleader PO-events
University of Antwerp
2014 - 2015
Education
Certified Digital Marketing Course
Digital Marketing Institute
Certificate achieved August 2021
Master of Product Development
University of Antwerp
September 2014 to June 2017
Bachelor of Product Development
University of Antwerp
September 2011 to June 2014
Erasmus Industrial design
University of Lapland, Rovaniemi
August 2013 to May 2014
Economics mathematics
Sint-Gummarus College Lier
September 2005 to June 2011
Languages
English
French
German (Basic understanding)
Dutch (Native)
SKILLS
Organizing & Planning
Time management
Teamwork, Research, Analysis
Conceptual & Creative thinking
Microsoft office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop & Indesign
Testimonials
“Heleen was an engaged and focused employee. Conscientious, efficient and autonomous, we appreciated her accurate work. She demonstrates strong organizational skills and we would like to point out her excellent project management skills as well.
She undertook all her assignments with great professionalism, delivering them on time and with high quality. We have been impressed with her commitment.”
“Heleen has worked at our Design Guidelines department and I am happy to recommend her. She was always reliable, organised, motivated and delivering quality results. Has very good communication skills and was reliable whatever assignment she was receiving. Thank you Heleen for being such a nice team member!”
“I found her to be consistently motivated, tackling all assignments with dedication and a smile. Heleen is a quick learner and has proved that she can deliver high- quality results under pressure. She is a pleasure to work with as she does not only execute tasks, but she also proactively comes with new ideas.
She knows how to take responsibility and has proved that she can be very flexible and she can work independently. I particularly appreciate her enthusiasm and commitment to the projects.”
“Heleen has a number of strengths I’ d like to share. She has exceptional inside to capture and analyze new information and has been seen as a productive assistant both as a student then as a full time employee. She is seen as a fast learner and was never late.”
