CV
Personal Profile
BSc(Hons) Digital Media graduate with skills in using a wide range of media in the design field. Can offer key skills of communication, problem solving and teamwork. Now looking to secure a role in the design industry to progress career.
Education
2020–2024
Digital Media BSc(Hons) - Robert Gordon University
Modules Studied Include:
Creative Design, Web Development, Computing for Digital Media, 3D Modelling, 2D and 3D animation, Games Development, Design Principles, User Centered Design, Research Methods, Audio and Visual Production and Honours Project (3D Video Game Character Creator).
2018–2020
Secondary Education - St George's School, Edinburgh
Advanced Higher: Graphic Communication
Higher: Geography, English, Computer Science, Chemistry, Graphic Communication
Relevant Work Experience
May 2022–May 2024
Student Ambassador
Working with University Staff at events, interacting with students, prospective students & their parents and informing them about RGU's School of Computing or about computing in general.
Completing Graphic Design jobs for events within the University and working to deadlines.
June 2023–August 2023
3D Modeller
Creating 3D assets for a video game being developed in RGU using Blender, encompassing scenery, weapons and dinosaur characters. I also created all the models’ textures using Photoshop.
I worked closely with the other team member on the project which gave me a greater understanding of the design process. This developed my skills in managing polygons and using references to create models, as well as developing my overall understanding of Blender and the 3D modelling process.
Industry Skills
Software:
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Blender
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Unity
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Visual Studio Code
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Figma
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Procreate
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GitHub
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Toon Boom Harmony
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Office 365 Suite
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Processing
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Tableau
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Adobe:
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Adobe XD
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Lightroom
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Premier Pro
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After Effects
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InDesign
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Coding Languages:
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C#
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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SQL
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Java
October 2023–August 2024
Computing Society Committee
Working with fellow students to run events for students, as well as creating graphics such as posters, leaflets and name badges. Events include a Blender Workshop, the RGU Hack and a Halloween Quiz.
January 2024–Present
Freelance Designer
Working with clients to produce graphics, logos, twitch branding and pixel art.
Other Work Experience
November 2024–Present
Tea Room Assistant @ Dougal Phillips
June 2022–August 2022
Front of House @ The Inchcolm Inn
June 2021–September 2021
Front of House @ The Boat House Restaurant
May–August 2019
BBQ Catering @ Port Edgar Yacht Club
November 2017–June 2020
Volunteer @ Girl Guiding
Skills
Communication
- Worked as a Student Ambassador representing the university speaking to prospective students and their parents.
- Ran events as a committee member of the Computing Society, including the RGU Hack which had multiple sponsors and 100 attendees.
- Liaising with freelance clients to understand their needs and create a product accordingly. Adapting to the clients feedback throughout the process.
Design
- Placement as a 3D modeller allowed expansion of skills such as 3D modelling, UV mapping, Rigging and Texturing.
- Skilled at using the Adobe Suite to complete University projects and for freelance clients.
- Use of Figma to create various app prototypes within University projects.
Customer Service
- Worked one on one with clients as a freelance designer to meet their needs.
- Experience with dealing directly with customers in a hospitality setting.
Teamwork
- Experience with working in a team on University projects and within the Student Ambassador role.
- Worked in various hospitality settings with small teams.