design Benjamin John Burton Product Design CV About Me
Work Experience Sports Direct
Bio I am currently an undergraduate at Loughborough University, in my second year of studying Product Design and Technology. For the next academic year, I am seeking a design placement commencing in the summer of 2018.
B.J.Burton-16@student.lboro.ac.uk
www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-burton/
Education
Interests
Loughborough University (9/16 - Present) Product Design and Technology BSc - First year - Second year (to date)
Wilson’s School
Skills
Workshop Cardboard Modelling Foam Modelling Hand Crafting Machining
66.1% 66.4%
(9/09 - 7/16)
A2 Design and Technology A2 Economics A2 Mathematics AS Physics Extended Project Qualification GCSE’s (inc. Maths A*, English Lit. A)
Electronics Materials Mechanics Sustainability
(6/14 - 7/14)
I undertook two weeks’ work experience at a specialist project management company. During the first week, performing administrative tasks then collaborating with architects, project managers and labourers for the latter.
Academic
I previously worked for my local Sports Direct branch as a retail assistant in the footwear department. During my time I learnt new sales techniques, received roles of significant responsibility and, as a result, improved my understanding of the retail industry.
ITC Concepts
(8/17 - 9/17)
B B A B A* 4 A* 5A 2B
Computing Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Keyshot Sketchbook Pro Solidworks
Other Presenting Project Management Time Management
Faith As a Christian, my faith is what motivates me and is the driving force behind everything I do in life. During my time at university, I have become involved with the Christian Union.
Sport I regularly participate in football and karate clubs, as well as running and rollerskating in my personal time.
Music I have been playing guitar for over 11 years and I am competent on a piano and bass guitar. Recently, I have begun teaching myself to play the drums, too.
Outdoors I love exploring the outdoors via hiking and camping, evidenced through achieving my Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.