Kate Louise Hutchinson

Female

Southampton

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Africa Group Administrator and Intern at EFF / Mathematics Student at Southampton University
Company / organisation:
EFF / Southampton University
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Student
I am looking to discover or buy
career ideas
About me / About business or organisation:
Laid back, honest, happy

Love travel, play the saxophone, learning Manadarin Chinese
Career history / Company history:
CV

Telephone: +441278685117
Email: theklh@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07534225568

Mathematics undergraduate with Mandarin Chinese communication skills


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2007 – present Southampton University
BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science
• Academic Scholarship from the Mathematics Department
• Studied Mandarin Chinese modules in addition to undergraduate degree (level 3A completed)

1998 – 2006 Wellington School Somerset
• Academic Scholarship
• A-Levels (grade A): Biology; Chemistry; German; Maths; Further Maths (self taught)
• GCSEs (grade A*): Advanced Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; French; Geography; German; Mathematics; Physics; Religious Education (short course)
• GCSEs (grade A): English Language; English Literature


INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 (Aug-Sept) Study China Program for Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
• Selected to study Mandarin Chinese at China’s 3rd best University

2007 (Mar-Aug) English Language School, Shandong-China
English teacher
• Integrated fully into Chinese culture by living and working with Chinese people (being the only non-Chinese person)

2006 (Jul) Volunteer work in Medina Salaam, The Gambia
2005 (Oct) Working with special needs orphans in Slatina, Romania
2004 (Jul) Completed the Nijmegen Marches, a 4-day,100-mile march


OTHER EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER WORK

2008 & 2006 Etherton Education
(summer) Student host for Chinese Students at a UK summer school
• Organised events and activities for the students’ spare time.

2006 (Sept-Dec) Shop Assistant in Thornton’s, Somerset
2005 – 2006 Catering work at The Crossways Inn, Somerset
2005 (summer) Volunteer work at the British Institute for Brain Injured Children
2005 (summer) Volunteer work at a residential care home, Somerset
2004 (Sept) One week medical work experience, Musgrove Hospital, Somerset

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Saxophone Grade 8 Distinction
• BTEC in Public Services


MISCELLANEOUS

• Recently selected to be Secretary for the University Canoe Club
• Learnt leadership and organisational skills by being captain of Hockey Team
• Leader of the winning team for a 3-day Cadet Survival Exercise
• Selected to take part in a 2-day investment banking event with Nomura, the Bank of America and the Financial Services Authority

Comment Wall:

  • jacqueline

    NI Hao Ma!

    I learnt Mandarin too...got a long way to go but such a fascinating language right! Im planning to go back to do a chinese school from september..but anyway welcome to the group and to the site....what are you planning to do in ethical fashion??

    Jun 25, 2009

  • jacqueline

    hey kate

    we actually met on the 23rd! i came to the desk talking to meaghan and i was setting up a meeting with people from africa group

    btu im looking to go to epsom uni to do my MA ... God willing and money allowing .... so looking forward to the possibility

    Jun 29, 2009

  • Mia Nisbet

    Hi Kate, that would be greatly appreciated.. Look forward to hearing from you.
    Thanks x

    Jun 29, 2009

  • Hannah Jean

    thanks for the add :) Do keep me updated with any events!

    Jun 29, 2009

  • Anrette Ngafor

    hello kate i will love to be there . c u soon

    Jul 1, 2009

  • Praveen Sathiakumar

    I appreciate that Kate....looking forward to hearing from you.
    It's freeeeeeeeeeeeeezing cold here!

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Sabine Huester

    Hi Kate.
    Yes I am based in Kenya, but have never heard from "made in Africa international Team". Am I missing out on something vital?

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Julius Musau Musyoki

    Hi Kate, that a good idea. i would love to be there. get me connected to that group. Thank you

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Julius Musau Musyoki

    Yes, Kate. I found my way to the form. Thank you.

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Julius Musau Musyoki

    I found my way to the forum. Thank you

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Felix Huester

    Hi Kate, thanks for the hint of the Africa group. We need more of this.
    I used to implement warehousing software solutions for a UK based software company, also in Shangai. Implementing softwares follows very strict procedures and project plans. Interestingly seem to be the chinese the only who understand this after the first implementation round. So no more need for a western specialist like me. Other countries and inparticular the continent i am in at the moment needs much more support and explanations again and again. Keeps us busy!

    Jul 2, 2009

  • Marle Drotsky

    Hi Kate!
    Thanks for the mention on the Africa group!
    It seems I might not get involved with the NGO I mentioned, as they are not 100% sure they want to implement the sewing/design skills training at the moment...therefore I am most definitely looking for something else to get involved with!!

    Jul 4, 2009

  • Mrs Bear

    Hi Kate,

    Yes I would love to join the Africa group. This part of the world is so special to me!
    Thanks,

    Mrs Bear.

    Jul 5, 2009

  • Brown Pilot

    I am Glad to be part of this Group..I Hope Cameroon would benefit from this:) we need it..

    Jul 6, 2009

  • Beatrice Mwasi

    I'd love to meet you too Kate. Let me know when you are in Kenya and will no doubt join the Africa group.

    Jul 7, 2009

  • Tina Atiemo

    Hello Kate, thanks for the recommendation. i will check it out

    Jul 8, 2009

  • kumvana gomani

    Thank you kate, looking forward to being a part of this group!

    Jul 13, 2009

  • Stephanie Hogg

    Hi Kate,
    I have tried to look for Barley Massey on here but cant seem to find her?

    Jul 13, 2009

  • chloe mukai

    Hi kate, thanks for your message.
    I no longer edit the magazine but you should definitely get them to join, even more so because they inaugurated a kenyan edition of African Woman this year.
    I now work as a consultant for the ITC, identifying and documenting Ethical Fashion - related communities in Eastern and Western Africa...

    Jul 16, 2009

  • Myriam Morgenstern

    Thanks Kate, I'll do just that!
    Sourcing in Africa is next on our agenda.

    Jul 23, 2009

  • HANETTE EUGENIE IKENG

    Hi Kate
    Thank you for your advice for am looking for connections in Africa specially in Ghana I heard of beautiful fabrics and lots more I can't wait to be part of the Ghana group.

    Jul 23, 2009

  • Myriam Morgenstern

    Super. Will be awaiting your news. Fantastic work!

    Jul 23, 2009

  • Shruti Patel

    Hi Kate
    Thanks for the message. I'm actually based in between Nairobi and Zurich and just joined the forum. My company, Savannah Chic provides opportunities for African designers to showcase their products at trade shows across Europe. We've found that e-links are great but often not enough to persuade retailers to take the plunge and place an order. Would be great to know your thoughts!

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Anne-Liese Prem

    Hi Kate, so sorry, I changed my e-mail account and thought I had to re-join completely... here I am...

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Anrette Ngafor

    yes Kate it was fantastic , i found it so helpful darling and can't wait for the next one this month, thats why i am hope i can get the free table to showcase some things of KC.so I have sent a blurb as requested by Dani.
    how are you doing my dear, hope good. well hope we get to meet again soon and chat more darling.
    take care
    Anrette

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Titi Ademola

    Hi Kate! thanks so much...i would definitely be interested. Pls let me know what information and or photos you may need. Many thanks, Titi

    Aug 5, 2009

  • Ida Horner

    Dear Kate

    Many thanks for that welcome note. I only work in East Africa and don't know anyone in Ghana. I'll put my feelers out and see what I can find.

    Kind regards
    Ida

    Aug 10, 2009

  • Anne-Liese Prem

    Hi Kate,

    I am not sure what happened to my account. The system made me sign up again so I am on there twice now... strange. Could you maybe check and let me know what I can do? I signed up with my new e-mail lisiprem@gmail.com last week, but when I tried to log on again, the password was rejected. I requested a new one and was guided through setting up a whole new account!
    Thanks so much,
    Anne-Liese

    Aug 13, 2009

  • Kathleen O'Grady

    Hello Kate,
    Thank you for the welcome. Will you be attending the Clothes Show Ghana in October?. We are waiting for more information before booking our ticket. We'll also be in Kenya for several weeks in Dec - Jan.

    Aug 14, 2009

  • Kathleen O'Grady

    Kate,
    Thanks for the contact. Sorry you won't be able to go. It sounds like a really fun event.
    Do you know Ghana at all?
    Just a thought, too... do you know of the ARISE magazine? I think it's British. I just discovered it, but hear it was around or comming out from an article in Women's Wear Daily.
    thanks again!

    Kathleen

    Aug 14, 2009

  • Martin Serfontein

    Hi Kate,

    Thank you so much for your comment :)

    Yeah sure - stay in touch, it's always nice to know what's cooking outside of sunny South Africa :)

    Sunshine & Happiness

    Aug 25, 2009