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Katie Thornton

Katie Thornton

Marketing, Brand and Insight Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Behavioural Science and Research

  • Education

    • UCL

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Science - MS Msc Behaviour Change Merit

      Using psychological theory in behaviour change intervention design, implementation and evaluation. Applying behavioural science in a range of domains such as digital health, wellbeing, active travel and energy saving Thesis explored the role of perceived consumer effectiveness and sustainability labelling on sustainable food choice: Osman, M. & Thornton, K. (2019). Traffic light labelling of meals to promote sustainable consumption and healthy eating. Appetite, 138(1)… Show more Using psychological theory in behaviour change intervention design, implementation and evaluation. Applying behavioural science in a range of domains such as digital health, wellbeing, active travel and energy saving Thesis explored the role of perceived consumer effectiveness and sustainability labelling on sustainable food choice: Osman, M. & Thornton, K. (2019). Traffic light labelling of meals to promote sustainable consumption and healthy eating. Appetite, 138(1), 60-71.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2019.03.015 Show less

    • The University of Manchester

      2013 - 2016
      Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience First Class

      Activities and Societies: Course Representative 2014-2015

    • Yarm School

      2006 - 2013

  • Experience

    • Kenyons

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
      Marketing, Brand and Insight Intern

      Worked on a behavioural insights project into reducing unnecessary attendance of emergency health care services -

    • Students'​ Union UCL

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Marketing and Sales Assistant

      Organised events and handled sales enquiries, bookings and invoices for the university welcome fair and event schedule.

    • Friends of the Earth

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Project Assistant

      Contributed to the design, implementation and evaluation of a behaviour change intervention encouraging university students to reduce their meat consumption. Recruited and engaged a team of ambassadors to promote and monitor the impact of the scheme.Co-designed and analysed evaluation survey.Conducted research for other behaviour change projects into environmental behaviour change

    • Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      Behavioural Science / Health Research and Evaluation Intern

      Worked with Diabetes UK and British Heart Foundation in partnership with TescoConducted research to inform the design of behavioural interventions to promote healthier lifestyle choices.Applied COM-B model of behaviour change and Theory of Change to design evaluation methodology. Designed and delivered a behaviour change workshop to upskill colleagues.-

    • Kantar Public

      Sept 2019 - Jun 2023

      - Managed multiple multi-stage, mixed-methods projects, up to a value of £100k- Conducted full cycle research to understand behavior and design and test behavioral solutions - including literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative methods - Conducted Theory of Change and Logic Model workshops with clients and stakeholders to define research scope and behavioural outcomes- Used behavioural frameworks such as COM-B and ISM to shape research tools and analysis - Co-created a bespoke intervention ideation tool, and led creative ideation workshops to develop evidence based interventions Show less

      • Research Manager

        Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

      • Senior Research Executive

        Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

      • Research Executive

        Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

    • Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW)

      Oct 2023 - now

      • Senior Behavioural Science Analyst

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Behavioural Science Analyst

        Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • UX Foundations: Research

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2024
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    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define and Ideate

      Coursera
      Jul 2023
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    • MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice

      Market Research Society (MRS)
      Jun 2021

    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Coursera
      Apr 2023
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    • Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

      Coursera
      Sept 2023
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    • Introduction to Neuroeconomics: How the Brain Makes Decisions

      Coursera
      Mar 2017
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    • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

      Coursera
      Jul 2023
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Friends of the Earth on Apr 2018
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    • Festival Steward

      Issued by Oxfam on Jun 2016
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    • Youth Club Volunteer

      Issued by Daisy Chain on Jan 2013
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