Kian Swingler

University of Oxford Graduate

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Project Coordinator & Brand Designer at PeakTew
    Oct 2025 - Jul 2026 · 10 mos

    • Coordinated cross-functional projects through scheduling, task allocation, progress tracking and meeting management, providing updates directly to the CEO and Chief Design Officer. • Worked across multiple internal teams to define project requirements, manage stakeholders and ensure successful delivery. • Improved internal review and feedback processes, increasing team efficiency by 15%. • Produced client-facing reports, pitch decks and communication materials to support project delivery.

  • Project Coordinator and Content Developer at Careers Service, University of Oxford
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2025 · 1 mo

    • Gained experience in project coordination through leading a 6-person team, providing quality feedback was given. • Developed innovative formats for content to be distributed to researchers across Oxford, increasing participation in events. • Through team leadership and effective communication, targets exceed 200% with artwork distributed to 2217 researchers. • Demonstrated strong organisation, communication, and team coordination skills within a fast-paced project environment.

  • University of Oxford ()
    • MyOxford Undergraduate Student Representative
      Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Gathered and communicated user feedback to development committees to improve a student-focused app. • Supported engagement initiatives that contributed to 10,510 new users within five weeks of launch. • Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to improve user experience and engagement across key dashboard features.

    • President of Crankstart Scholars Society
      Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Represented over 1,500 members while managing a 6-person committee and coordinating multiple projects and events. • Produced newsletters, managed social media content, and liaised with college and university newspapers to improve engagement and visibility. • Coordinated recruitment campaigns, internal communications, and budgeting (£10,000) across the society’s activities. • Organised workloads, delegated responsibilities, and collaborated with stakeholders to deliver inclusive student engagement initiatives.

  • Artist/Graphic Designer for Children’s Publisher at Creative Writing Club
    Dec 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 mo

    • Delivered a high quality illustration book-cover for a Children's Book Company! • Implemented 12 new key assets for future use on different book-covers and illustrations. • Conducted in-depth research and produced 10 initial ideas for review in a single day. • Offered consistent updates on improvements to the design and responded to feedback swiftly.

  • Christ Church, Oxford (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Lead Photographer | Shot Composition, Adobe Photoshop, Event Photography
      Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 · 9 mos

      • Alongside the President of the Music Society, Jad Dbouk, shadowing concerts and taking photos for the Christ Church Music Society. • Photographed 12 events totalling over 200 photographs taken at each event. • Developed each selected photograph extensively on Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. • The photographs, taken throughout this time, were featured in the Christ Church Matters 52 - Trinity Term 2024.

    • Lead Project & Events Coordinator (Freshers’ Representative)
      Feb 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Produced and coordinated a ten-day induction programme for over 140 students. • Managed a team of 30+ volunteers and coordinated activities, welfare provision, and event logistics. • Maintained strong communication with senior Christ Church staff (Junior Censor, Senior Censor, Admission Office, and Access and Outreach office) and ensured activities were delivered effectively and inclusively. • Managed a £5,000 budget with strong attention to organisation and detail.

    • Outreach Ambassador | Educational Leadership, Community Outreach, Communication
      Oct 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Delivered presentations and tours to prospective students from diverse backgrounds. • Developed strong verbal communication and customer service skills through public-facing engagement.