Karsten Cramer

Researcher | Marketer | Master of Sustainable Entrepreneurship Student | Struggling Gardener

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

About

I love working on solutions to complex problems and transforming complexity into clear, compelling content. Even better when these solutions and content contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. My interests and experience are diverse, but my approach is usually the same, no matter what I’m working on: listen carefully, think deeply, collaborate creatively, and contribute thoughtfully. Wherever I am, I seek out fresh challenges, good food, and great friends who like to laugh.

Experience

  • Student Assistant at Campus Fryslân - University of Groningen
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    I am providing research support related to the University of Groningen's participation as a key consortium partner in the Noord-Nederland verdient Circulair initiative, which aims to support the transition to a circular economy in the north of the Netherlands.

  • Marketing & Content Strategist at Green Roof Media
    Jul 2014 - Present · 12 yrs

    At Green Roof Media, I provide marketing & content strategy, copywriting, and editing services to help clients in B2B and professional services industries achieve their business goals with solid strategy, strong messaging, and clear communications.

  • Fine Art Photographer at Karsten Cramer Photography
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

    My photography work focuses on experimentation with motion and blurring to create images that combine abstract and figurative elements. Fusing light, colour, texture and movement, I strive to produce photographic compositions that spark emotions and stimulate the imagination. While I have been shooting and experimenting with photography for many years, I started exhibiting my work publicly only in January 2017. You can view my work at https://www.saatchiart.com/karstencramer.

  • Chief Marketing Officer (fractional) at Emerge Performance
    Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 · 7 mos

    As fractional CMO at Emerge Performance (EP), I helped lead a talented international team (Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Turkey, the US, and the Netherlands) and guide the marketing strategy to support the growth of EP's coaching, coach training, and consulting services. I also rolled up my sleeves, playing an active role in content planning & creation, as well as hosting online events in The Coaching Village community. Although Emerge Performance is a well-established business within the coaching and consulting sector, our marketing team operated with an entrepreneurial mindset as we planned, developed, and launched a new coach training academy within the existing business. In other words, plenty of creativity, experimentation, and pivoting.

  • Hyphen Co. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote)
    • Strategy Director
      Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      At Hyphen, we always put strategy before action to ensure there’s a clear ‘why’ for everything we do. As Strategy Director, I helped our team develop and implement innovative and effective marketing strategies for our clients.

    • Content Strategy
      Jun 2016 - Sep 2023 · 7 yrs 4 mos

      I supported Hyphen clients – mostly in the B2B and professional services space – with content strategy and marketing. As an expert in writing about topics in which I'm not an expert, I added value by capturing clients’ unique voices and translating complex information into strategic and creative communications.