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James Springthorpe
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James Springthorpe

Research Analyst
I have 6 years of market research and competitor analysis experience within the automotive industry. In addition, I have practical experience in physical HMI bench-marking, testing multiple premium and mass market vehicles for leading OEMs. I am experienced in presenting my work to external stakeholders up to a senior level. I have a keen interest in engineering and the automotive industry in general.
SBD Automotive
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Coventry University
Hilton, Derby, UK

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    4-6 years (4-6 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 1-5 people
  • Skills
    Excel
    PowerPoint
    InVision
    Benchmarking
    Word
    Competitor Analysis
    Market Research and Analysis
  • Languages
    English
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    Native or Bilingual
    German
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    Beginner
  • Highest level of education

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
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    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Research Analyst

SBD Automotive
Aug 2016 - Present
Key responsibilities include creating research driven insight presentations for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers covering market landscapes, competitor profiling and HMI/UX bench-marking activities wihtin the automotive market. For the past 2 years I have been solely responsible for EU based Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) HMI bench-marking.

Junior Model Maker (Concept Vehicle)

Envisage Group (previously CGI)
Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
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1 yr 8 mos
Working as part of a team to craft and engineer design feasibility models, show cars and clay models for leading OEMs.

Education

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Coventry University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Transport Design with Industry Enhancement
2012 - 2016