A few words about me.
I’m at the University of Abertay in Dundee, studying an BA
(Hons) in Game Design and Production. I have a keen interest
in UI UX, and sound design.
At the moment, I am building my portfolio in games design,
gaining knowledge in:
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User Interfaces and Interaction Design
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Level Design and Scripting
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3D Design for Games
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Production and leadership
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Sound and music for games
I have work experience in game development, web design,
graphic design, video production, promotional material, logo
illustration, and animated web ads.
My SKILLS
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Software PROFICIENCY
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UI UX DESIGN
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PROP MODELING
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GAME DESIGN
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SOUND DESIGN
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WEB DEVELOPMENT
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BRAND ILLUSTRATION
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VIDEO EDITING
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VIDEOGRAPHY
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Video Game:
Mary the Coo Scottish Tour
Year:
2020
Role
Game Desinger, Programer & Artist
Company
Video Game:
Rift Defence Force
Year:
2021
Role
UX UI Desinger & Sound Desinger
Company
Abertay Universty
Video Game:
The Hunters of the highroad
Year:
2022
Role
Sound Desinger & UX UI Desinger
Company
Bastion Works (Abertay Universty)
Game Developer for Mary's Meanders
March 2020 - July 2020
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Solo developer throughout the development process to fit client needs
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UI design
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Sound design
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Unity Development
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Successful published game on App Store and Google Play
Sound Designer - special boss sfx for Two Tailed Fox
Feb 2023 - Present
Dundee, United Kingdom
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Produced unique boss sound effects
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Researched game concept to create appropriate sound effects
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Utilised advanced audio editing software for sound effect creation and recording
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Collaborated with game developers to ensure sound effects were seamlessly
incorporated into the game
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Ensured sound effects were at proper volume and pitch for an immersive player
experience
Video Game:
Space War Battle Cadet DX
Year:
2023
Role
Company
Two Tailed Fox
Sound Designer - special boss sfx
BA (Hons) in Game Design and Production
University of Abertay
(current)
HND Digital Design and Development
Fife College
(July 2020)
HNC Television Operations and Production
Fife College
(July 2005)
NC Sound Engineering
Fife College
(July 2003)
Play Tester for Lowtek Games
November 2020
Dundee, United Kingdom
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Game testing
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Fault finding and recommend improvements
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Submitting bug reports to quality management system
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Check game's accessibility options
Pyrotechnician, Production Lead for 21cc group
August 2012 - Present
South Queensferry, United Kingdom
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Manage the production team
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Show building production
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Firework Retailer
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Pyro musical and fireworks display senior firer
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ADR driver (Dangerous goods and special loads)
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BPA Firer (British Pyrotechnists Association- Firer ID number: BF25334099)
Figma
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Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Adobe XD
After Effects
Audition
Xara
