I am a hardworking, dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for travelling, languages and the arts; currently working as a Consultant (Design Thinker).
I have worked in a broad range of industries which include Oil and Gas, Yachting, Fashion, Publishing, Travel, Catering, and Education. I have predominantly worked as a PA, Content Editor, Translator (French into English), and interpreter. I enjoy illustrating (I have done illustrations for children’s books, and international magazines) and photography.
I am also interested in any non-profit and events related organizations.
Projects
- Addressing refugees - Sustainable DesignSustainable Design MA Degree project & Dissertation Awarded prize for the Best Dissertation 2018 *Each cover is handsewn with upcycled fabric squares to highlight how each person, like each type of fabric has their own story to tell. SUMMARY: https://www.addressingrefugees-design.com/
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Work history
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Design ThinkerCGI
Toulouse, FranceFull Time
I am passionate about my role as a Design Thinker as this allows me to challenge, innovate, and find human-centered solutions. As a Sustainable Designer, I fight for ethical results.
User Research / Personas / User Journeys / Prototyping / Wireframing / Collaboration
CGI’s collaborative approach to innovation and continuous improvement is client-centric with a focus on achieving client business goals. We align people, processes, technology and security towards our client’s DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION plan.
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VolunteerCalAid
- Ioannina, GreeceFreelance
Volunteering: sorting and giving out clothing for a refugees camp during the Easter holidays.
CalAid is an NGO originally based in Calais.
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Skills
- Photography
- Editing
- Design
- Creative Thinking
- Empathy
- Team Collaboration
- English
- French
- Design Thinking
- Sustainable Design
Education
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Master of Design Sustainable InnovationThe Sustainable Design School
Nice, France
I joined the school into fourth year thanks to my previous work experience and photography skills. I have just completed a 6 month internship in Green Buildings & Communities - RU.
Final year project: Refugees & Textiles - awarded Best Dissertation
Design Thinking. Sustainable Design. Frugal Innovation.
Graduation; 2018
BA(Hons) History of Art and FrenchUniversity of Leeds
- Leeds, United Kingdom
& Printmaking electives.
In my third year I worked as a language assistant in three primary schools in Marseille, France.
My History or Art dissertation was titled “Ladies of Progress, Ladies of Pleasure, and Ladies of Prayer in Nineteenth Century Russian Realism” and covered the representation of women’s position in society in 19th century Russia compared to her European counterpart through art and literature.
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Awards
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Best Dissertation - Class of 2018-19The Sustainable Design School
Awarded the 'Best Dissertation' both for form & content.
My dissertation is not currently available online, out of respect to the refugees featured, therefore this site has been created in order to give a brief summary of the subjects undertaken.
Topics: The Refugee Crisis, Textiles, & Sustainable Design
https://www.addressingrefugees-design.com/