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Personal Profile

As a designer my main areas of interest are in Worldbuilding and Narrative design. I spent the first 20 years of my working life as a Retail Manager meaning I have a lot of experience leading and running a team. When I decided that I wanted to follow a new career path I spent some time examining myself and what interested me, and game design was a clear winner. My time in work means I have high level of professionalism and a good work ethic as well as good motivational skills. I have experience using Unity, and Unreal 4 and 5 Finally I am more than willing to learn new skills to benefit me and the company I work for.

Skills

  • Level Design.
  • World Design.
  • UI Design.
  • Worldbuilding.
  • Narrative Design.
  • Use of Unity and Unreal 4 and 5.

Career History

VIPCIG – Flagship store Manager.
(2014 – 2019)
During my time at VIPCIG I started as a Manager and was promoted twice firstly to Dual store Manager and then finally to Flagship Store Manager. In my final role I ran a team of up to 15 people. I also supported the Area Manager in the daily running of the area. Other highlights of my time with VIPCIG include but are not limited to;

  • Grew several smaller stores turnover by £500,000.
  • Conducted investigations and disciplinary’s.
  • Opened 3 new prime location stores.
  • Area support trainer.
  • Trained future Managers and Area Managers.

Ann Summers –Assistant Store Manager.
(2008 – 2013)
My first real Management role, during my time with Ann Summers I designed a new payroll program for the South Area. I was awarded the Assistant Manager of the year in 2009. I was also given the opportunity to Manage the store in the Channel Islands however turned this down due to its location. Other highlights of my time with Ann Summers include but are not limited to;

  • Covering Store Manager for the Epsom store (2009) and Covering Manager for the Jersey store (2012) to aid with my development as a manager.
  • Won the ASM Award for the south region 2009.
  • Operational and Compliance specialist for the South Area.
  • Designed a new payroll program for the South Area, later it was rolled out in other areas.
  • Provided support for other store during their stock takes.
  • Assisted with several store Refits.

Earlier jobs.
Millets – (2006 – 2008) – Store Supervisor.
Subway – (2004 – 2006) – Senior Team Leader.
Odeon – (2003 – 2004)
Sainsburys – (1999 – 2003)

Education

Falmouth University
(2019 – 2023)
MA Game Design, Distinction.
BA Game development, Design, 2.1 with Honours

Northeast Surrey Collage of Technology
(2002 – 2004)
CISCO Networking Academy Semesters 1 – 4, Pass.
City and Guilds Level 2 Networking, Pass.
City and Guilds Level 2 Computer Applications, Pass.

Epsom and Ewell High School
(1998 – 2000)
GNVQ Intermediate Business, Pass.

Hobbies and Interests

I am an avid gamer with a love for MMORPGS with Guild wars 2 being my MMORPG of choice, I also enjoy 4X strategy games the Civilization series topping the list here, and RPGs like The Witcher 3, or Divinity: Original Sin 2, and Baldur’s Gate 3 being some of my favourites.

I also love history with the early to high medieval English period being my main area of focus. But I also love exploring and researching other time periods.

I enjoy walking in North Wales, the Lake District, and other areas of outstanding natural beauty. In the past I was an avid rock climber. I have travelled to the USA doing a tour of the National Parks where I visited the Grand Canyon, Zion, Death Valley, Bryce, Archers, and Canyon Lands to name but a few.