Thea Hickman-Riding

Thea Hickman-Riding has a diverse work background spanning several industries. Thea started their career as a Sales Associate at Wolverine Worldwide in 2013 before moving on to Gap and then Waitrose & Partners, where they worked as a Customer Service Representative.

In 2016, Thea worked as a Design & Print Assistant at Minuteman Press, where they were responsible for managing relationships with clients and creating design briefs. Thea then joined Jack Wills as a Sales Associate, where they honed their sales skills and customer service.

In 2020, Thea transitioned to social media marketing and worked at Cardiff Women's Aid, where they managed social media channels. Thea continued to develop their skills in this field and joined Pulsic in 2021 as a Digital Marketing Manager. In this role, they independently managed the company's online presence and created marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.

In the same year, Thea also gained experience in social media management at Kyma Media and Kairos Group, working as a Social Media Executive and later as a Senior Social Media Executive. Their responsibilities included managing social media platforms, creating engaging content, and building brand communities.

Overall, Thea Hickman-Riding has a strong background in sales, customer service, and social media management, making their a versatile professional with a range of skills and experience.

Thea Hickman-Riding obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communications from Cardiff Metropolitan University, where they studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, they completed a Foundation degree in Art and Design at Bath College from 2015 to 2016. Thea also attended St Brendans Sixth Form College from 2013 to 2015, focusing on Art, History of Art, and History. Earlier, they completed their secondary education at St Gregorys Catholic College from 2008 to 2013, achieving 11 A*-B grades and the European Computer Driving License (ECDL).

In terms of additional certifications, Thea Hickman-Riding completed "The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing" program at Google Digital Garage in February 2021. Thea was awarded membership to the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) in August 2020. Additionally, they obtained a Foundation Diploma from the University of the Arts London in 2016.