Theresa Kitching

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Manchester Area, United Kingdom

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Timeline
About me
Product Designer at Tyson Lighting
Education
- Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
  2016 - 2016
  Prototyping For Connected Spaces
  Understanding the processes of designing a space for the purpose of connecting with the user. Using prototyping at Low and Medium Fidelity to represent an integrated, interactive space. Series of assignments completed with a number of international students, gaining an understanding of team-work, collaboration and negotiation, with people from a number of varying professional backgrounds.
- Cardinal Newman College Preston
  2010 - 2012
  A Levels Textiles, Fine Art, English Language A*, B, B.
- The Manchester Metropolitan University
  2013 - 2016
  Bachelor’s Degree Three-Dimensional Design First Class Honours
  Experience in using Laser-cutting software, CorelDraw, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator. Other experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Project completed in association with the Whitworth Art Gallery with design being chosen by the Whitworth Shop Buyer. Selected to take part in the Design Academy Programme run by The Design Council.
Experience
- The Dog & Partridge Restaurant
  Nov 2011 - Dec 2015
  Waitress
  Customer service, Food service, Food Preparation & Presentation, Team Cooperation
- Marks and Spencer
  Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
  Customer Assistant
  Customer Service, Team Cooperation, Food Hygiene, Public Assistance, Till Work, Stock checks, Food Display & Presentation
- Halima Cassell
  Sept 2014 - Sept 2014
  Voluntary Assistant
  Public Relations, Wood Carving, Sculpture Maintenance, Leaflet Design, Site Photography, Artwork Literature
- Claire Norcross Studio
  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
  Studio Assistant
  Assisting at the studio once a week, occasionally more often. Forming product assembly instructions, model making, contacting suppliers and manufacturers, editing product nets in Adobe Illustrator for laser cutting.
- Manchester Metropolitan University
  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
  Student Representative
  Bringing forward fellow students' views relevant to the course, implementing improvements and cooperating with staff to form solutions.
- Tyson Lighting
  Feb 2016 - May 2016
  Intern
  Assistance with decorative lighting design using AutoCAD and sketching ideas. Preparing proposals for clients using Photoshop and Powerpoint. Researching and sourcing components and required materials.
- Tyson Lighting
  Nov 2016 - now
  Product Designer
  Assisting in the design, and in some cases production, of bespoke lighting fittings and decorative elements. Using software and material behaviour experience to bring designs to a high quality end result.
- Manchester Craft & Design Centre
  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
  Marketing And Development Assistant
  Assisting with MCAD's marketing, digital & audience development campaigns and activities.Assisting with fundraising activities, including compiling data.Developing and delivering a diverse range of projects to promote Manchester Craft and Design CentreAssist with design and production of promotional material and advertising
Licenses & Certifications
- Driving License
  Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
  Aug 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Theresa Kitching
  Duke Of Edinburgh Bronze Award Longridge Youth Club Oct 2009 A group based expedition, including team work, navigation, physical endurance.
Volunteer Experience
- Various
  Issued by Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair on Oct 2014
  Associated with Theresa Kitching
- Volunteer
  Issued by Manchester Craft & Design Centre on Feb 2017
  Associated with Theresa Kitching