Fran Thring

Fran Thring has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in product management, user experience (UX) design, and graphic design. They currently serve as the Head of Product at SnapScan, where they lead product development and strategy. Before joining SnapScan, Fran worked as a Product Design Lead at the same company.

Prior to SnapScan, Fran was a UX Project Lead at Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi) for two years. In this role, they conducted vision and alignment workshops, organized focus groups and user testing sessions, and created UX strategies and primary research.

Fran also worked as a Senior UX Designer at Mirum Agency, where they demonstrated strategic and design thinking across digital applications. They collaborated with various teams, including writers, developers, and creative technologists, to create a seamless user experience. Fran also conducted research and discovery sessions to understand client and business requirements.

At Responsive Digital, Fran served as a Design Lead and later as a UX Designer. They led UX design for a customer service portal, managing and mentoring a team of designers across multiple regions. They also developed user personas and design flows, established a library of user interface elements, and effectively communicated design concepts to partners.

Fran began their career as a Graphic Designer and Digital Account Manager at Responsive Digital, where they managed client relationships, set digital strategies, and reported on web performance metrics. They also worked as an Online Content Creator at OneAfrica Online Platform and as a Freelance Graphic Designer.

In addition to their professional experience, Fran has interned as a Communications Intern at Hillsong Church Cape Town and worked as a Course Assistant at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Overall, Fran Thring has a strong background in product management, UX design, and graphic design, with experience in leading teams, conducting research, and developing effective digital strategies.

Fran Thring's education history is as follows:

From 2020 to 2021, Fran attended the University of South Wales and obtained a Master's degree in Applied Psychology.

In 2018, Fran completed a Nanodegree in Business Analytics from Udacity.

From 2017 to 2018, Fran also completed a Nanodegree in Digital Marketing from Udacity.

In 2011 to 2012, Fran attended the Hillsong Leadership College and obtained a Certificate in Leadership, specializing in Leadership and Theology.

From 2003 to 2006, Fran studied at Rhodes University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, with a focus on English Literature and Communication Design.

In addition to their formal education, Fran has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn. These include "Coaching Your Team to Think and Act Strategically," "Product Management: Building a Product Strategy," "Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader," "Become a Senior Manager," "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers," "Coaching and Developing Employees," "Coaching for Results," "Creating a Product-Centric Organization," "How to Build a Secret Circle of Mentors," "Managing Experienced Managers," "Managing New Managers," "Nano Tips for Communicating with Confidence with Selena Rezvani," "Personal Productivity for Product Managers," "Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap," "Strategic Focus for Managers," "Strategic Planning Foundations," "How to Handle Poor Performers," "Technology for Product Managers," "Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making," and "Digital Transformation."