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VICTORIA THOMPSONDESIGN PORTFOLIO
RETAIL DESIGNBA RETAIL/COMMERCIAL DESIGN MANAGEMENTUsing my love for cars and motor racing I chose to create a Go Karting facility like no other (at the time) which offered educational visits for local schools, a changing race track, corporate events along with a retail outlet to get kitted out in and a unique cafe situated in the middle of the race track; perfect for spectators.
BITS ON THE SIDEINTERIOR DESIGNI decided to ‘spread my wings’ and rather than teach what I know I started putting it into practice through freelancing.The client had moved house and requested a ‘Shades of Grey’ bedroom (in the tonal sense) but had to use their existing furniture as they had a tight budget.
MISCELLANEOUS
SELF INITIATED WORKSome examples of posters and invites I designed that have been used throughout my time in my current job; following the strict instructions and requirements from superiors.A few examples of my photographic work used to create wall art for family and friends.A hand illustrated display board to promote GCSE Graphic Products in school and to encourage students to choose Technology as a GCSE option.
REFERENCE 1
Santania RickettsHead of Technology FacultyChace Community SchoolChurchbury LaneEnfield, EN1 3HQ
Tel: 020 8363 7321Fax 020 8342 1241
VICTORIA THOMPSON [email protected]
07900 210 107
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT July 2004 - present
Head of Graphic Products/ Design and Technology Teacher at Chace Community School, London:•Designed, developed and continually deliver Schemes of Learning for Graphic Products and Product Design at KS3 – KS5•Ensure constant communication between colleagues, parents and students are conducted in a professional and informative manner•Constantly adapt and develop in an ever evolving environment•Deliver whole school strategies through collaboration with other faculties•Monitor, assess and provide verbal and written feedback on a regular basis•Budget holder responsible for managing the expenditure against the agreed budget in a prudent manner•Faculty mentor to student technology teachers•Responsible for designing the current layout and arrangement of 2 technology rooms to ensure effective space management•Competent in Microsoft Office products, Adobe Creative Suite, Google SketchUp, 2D Design and experienced in using PCs and Macs•Renewed DATA training, every 5 yrs, in Health and Safety in the workshops and safe use of a variety of different workshop machines•Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate•Ongoing Child Protection, E Safety and Anti–extremists training.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
P/T Sales/ Customer Service Advisor at John Lewis Oxford St: Jan. 2001 - Apr. 2002•Work towards achieving sales targets set at the beginning of the week and initial point of con-tact for customers with enquiries and complaints.F/T Receptionist/ Administration Assistant at Hitch Mylius Ltd: Sept. 1999 - Sept. 2000•Initial point of contact for clients and customers and performing general administrative duties.P/T Lifeguard at Enfield Leisure Services Ltd: Sept. 1995 - Sept. 1999•Lifeguard duties on poolside, ensuring cleanliness of customer areas and assisting customers with enquiries.
EDUCATION HISTORY
GTP Design & Technology at Middlesex University Sept. 2003 - July 20042:1 BA Retail/Commercial Design Management at London College of Printing Sept. 2000 - July 2002Yr. 1 of BSc Computer Aided Design with Marketing at Buckinghamshire Chiltern University Col-lege. Sept. 1998 - July 1999Foundation in Media Studies at London College of Printing Sept. 1996 - July 1997A Levels:Graphical Communication: B Art and Design: B Sept. 1994 - July 1996Achieved 9 GCSE’s A – C including English, Mathematics and Science.Sept. 1888 - July 1994
REFERENCE 2
Sue WarringtonHeadteacher
Chace Community SchoolChurchbury LaneEnfield, EN1 3HQ
Tel: 020 8363 7321Fax 020 8342 1241
ABOUT ME
I have been a design teacher for 11 years and specialise in teaching Graphic Design and Graphic Products from the ages of 11 – 18yrs.My degree is in Retail/Commercial Design Management and my love of this has meant I used every opportunity to create retail, interior, exhibition and stage design based projects within my lessons.
The love of my subject has enabled me to create an atmosphere of inspiration in everything I do. I am expected to stay up to date with new technologies, making the students aware of these and teach them where necessary. I regularly use a range of Adobe Creative Suite products and Google SketchUp within lessons and have previous, but limited experience, with AutoCAD.
I just love to draw and use technology; my strengths have always been perspective drawings and being able to visualise spaces in their best possible context and using technology has always been easy for me as I am a tactile learner and very hands on.