I am a Durham-based musician and composer who thrives in collaborative settings and can take the lead when needed. I have written and arranged music from a young age, performed with county orchestras, and I enjoy bridging creativity with practical delivery, such as producing jingles and marketing materials. I am driven by music, learning, and developing myself within a supportive team. In my current roles at Thwaites Fine Stringed Instruments and with the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra, I balance customer-focused work with leadership, event planning, and social media management. I am proficient in Logic Pro X and Canva, value long-term development, and I’m excited to bring energy, discipline, and a friendly, approachable attitude to a team.

Katherine Iveson-Vandy

I am a Durham-based musician and composer who thrives in collaborative settings and can take the lead when needed. I have written and arranged music from a young age, performed with county orchestras, and I enjoy bridging creativity with practical delivery, such as producing jingles and marketing materials. I am driven by music, learning, and developing myself within a supportive team. In my current roles at Thwaites Fine Stringed Instruments and with the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra, I balance customer-focused work with leadership, event planning, and social media management. I am proficient in Logic Pro X and Canva, value long-term development, and I’m excited to bring energy, discipline, and a friendly, approachable attitude to a team.

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I am a Durham-based musician and composer who thrives in collaborative settings and can take the lead when needed. I have written and arranged music from a young age, performed with county orchestras, and I enjoy bridging creativity with practical delivery, such as producing jingles and marketing materials. I am driven by music, learning, and developing myself within a supportive team.

In my current roles at Thwaites Fine Stringed Instruments and with the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra, I balance customer-focused work with leadership, event planning, and social media management. I am proficient in Logic Pro X and Canva, value long-term development, and I’m excited to bring energy, discipline, and a friendly, approachable attitude to a team.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager and Shop Assistant at Thwaites Fine Stringed Instruments
October 1, 2020 - Present
Selling and renting instruments, advising on payment and insurance plans, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring customers feel comfortable discussing budgets. Managed social media and jingles, coordinated sponsorships and advertisements, publicised concert series and created posters/adverts, handled email and phone communications, and assessed instruments for repair and booking into the system.
President at Durham University Palatinate Orchestra
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Ran and oversaw the society and executive committee, led weekly meetings, organised concerts, managed publicity and ticket sales, finances, and external collaborations (lighting, photography, venues). Demonstrated problem solving and proactive leadership under pressure.
Secretary at Durham University Palatinate Orchestra
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Admin liaison between the executive committee and members, managed emails and attendance, ordered society merchandise, took meeting minutes, and advised the president on urgent matters.

Education

BA in Music at Durham University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels at Watford Grammar School for Girls
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
ARSM Diploma – Violin at ABRSM
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BA in Music at Durham University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
A Levels at Watford Grammar School for Girls
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

ARSM Diploma – Violin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Palatinate Award (Durham University Orchestra contributions)
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
ARSM Diploma – Violin
January 1, 2022 - March 29, 2026
A Levels (Music A, History B, Psychology B)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
ARSM Diploma – Violin
January 1, 2022 - March 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail