From a very young age I’ve always felt a need to create things. This need to create led me through a GCSE in Design and Technology, an A Level in Product Design, and then onto an MDes Degree in Product Design. Though I put a lot of energy into design as part of my education, I was still creating outside of schooling, making costumes and designing and making my own clothing.
From a very young age I’ve always felt a need to create things. This need to create led me through a GCSE in Design and Technology, an A Level in Product Design, and then onto an MDes Degree in Product Design. Though I put a lot of energy into design as part of my education, I was still creating outside of schooling, making costumes and designing and making my own clothing.
Whilst working hard on my final year project, I experimented with resin as a form of stress relief, and found I very much enjoyed it. I discovered techniques which I found very satisfying and pretty, and began turning my pieces into jewellery and accessories. I also put my graphic design training to work by then creating a logo and a name, turning my hobby into a business. There were things I tried which I didn’t like, and things I tried which I loved, so I took my favourite effects forward and developed different products. I then took to the admin side, formatting a website and discovering which products were successful and which were not.
Art to me is something that excite the eyes or triggers a thought or feeling. This means that anything can be art, so long as the artist deems it so. My pieces don’t necessarily have a meaning, and I feel that the meaning is as important for the beholder to discover, as this inspires creativity. I find inspiring creativity to be one of my biggest life motivations, and it really warms me to see others go out and create, no matter their background.
Lydia C. Mahon
07762717627
4 Reams Way
Kemsley
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 2GD
I’m a creative and hardworking individual with a drive to take part in various projects and I learn all I can about subjects I am passionate about. I am proactive member of a team who is always ready to learn something new and look at life from another perspective. I strive to broaden my horizons in regards to my skills and experience, so self-motivation is key to my movement forward, and I find this incredibly satisfying.
Previous Experience and Work
Work
NCS Lead Mentor (Catch22)
(June 2017 – September 2017)
- Conduct team building tasks with young people
- Teach life skills to a group of young people
- Maintain the safety of young people, carrying out risk assessments and safeguarding protocol
- Be a good role model to young people, being available to listen to problems and worries whilst maintaining a professional relationship
- Provide support whilst allowing young people to flourish and learn independently
- Support and look after vulnerable/ SEN young people
- Work closely as a team with other staff members
Journalist Intern (3D Printing Industry)
(June 2016 – September 2016)
- Admin responsibilities, including article delegation, finding article topics and moderating social media
- Representing the company at events whilst conducting interviews and research
- Conduct Skype interviews
- Writing articles about various areas of the industry, including Medicine, Design, and Aerospace
- Proofreading and editing translated articles
- Taking part in team meetings
- Providing feedback on the websites User Interface design
Business
OddBeans
(August 2018- present)
Resin crafts
Volunteering
Sales Assistant (Work Experience)
(January 2011- February 2011)
- Stock control
- Occasional till use
- Day to day maintenance of tanks
- Day to day care of animals
- Advising customers on suitable products and animals
Childcare Volunteering (Beaver Scouts and Cubs)
(2009-2011)
- Coming up with educational activity ideas
- Leading group activities
- Setting up activities
- Helping children with setup and clean up
- Leading uniform inspections
- Supporting children with activity instructions and ideas
Childcare Volunteering (Cold Harbour Children’s Centre)
(2007-2009)
- Coming up with educational activity ideas
- Leading group activities
- Setting up activities
- Setting up and cleaning up
- Helping children with activities
- Helping SEN children with activities
- Supporting/ one on one play with SEN children and young people
Qualifications and Grades
Coventry UniversitySeptember 2014- June 2018
Product Design (MDes BA): 2:1
Shenley Brook End School Sixth Form: September 2012- June 2014
A2 English: C
A2 Music: C
A2 Product Design: C
Shenley Brook End School: September 2007- June 2012
11 GCSES Including English, Maths and Triple Science: B-A*
BTEC PE: D*
Awards
- Coventry University Innovation Award 2018 (Final Project: Me:LoD)
- Selected to exhibit my final year university project at New Designers 2018
Skills
- Good communicative skills
- Able to talk to new people with ease
- Can work well alone and as part of a team
- Friendly whilst maintaining a professional demeanour
- Speaks at a very high level of English
- Has a strong eye for detail and precision
- 15 years of experience on the Violin
- Self-taught Seamstress, prop maker and wig stylist
Software Proficiency/ IT Skills + Workshop Experience
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Paint Tool SAI
- Graphics Tablet
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office 365
- Sibelius
- Cubase
- General internet browsing/ email
- Both Windows and Mac OS
- 8 years of workshop experience including work with a range of machinery such as a Metal Work Forge, Band saw, Jigsaw, various Sanders, Dremel and various Drills
- Experience with Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machines
- Model making and Prop making experience
Interests and Hobbies
In my spare time I take part in a range of projects such as costume construction and design, graphic design, photography, music collaborations, composition and performance. I also run social media pages which support my costume and performance hobbies, as well as my resin jewellery making. I also attended music school for 11 years alongside normal schooling, so also have a strong musical background and love for music.