I have loved video games for the past 30 years, from Monkey Island and Duke Nukem (back when it was a side scrolling platformer), to the Jedi Knight and Discworld series, to Monster Hunter and Dying Light. There's nary a genre I haven't enjoyed in my time. I love AAA to indie, FPS to CRPGs, and would love my passion to become an aspect of my career. With my years working in management roles, I have a variety of skills that can be transferred to other sectors. My people skills are excellent, including communication, training, patience and diplomatic abilities. I have learnt a plethora of different software and operating procedures at a range of venues to be able to do my job, along with creating SOPs and being the go-to person for help with the above. I have run events, both large and small, including film festivals and weddings which involve a lot of time and people management, juggling of priorities, and conflict avoidance. My operational skills are excellent, and I strive to get things done with the least amount of fuss possible. I excel in leadership roles, and know when to take the advice of those with specific expertise over assuming I know best. During my time I have worked with those from all walks of life, from those experiencing homelessness and training to be baristas, to directors and executive level members of staff, and the sort of clientele that frequent private members clubs. My communication skills are excellent, and my patience allows me to excel when working with others. Having a degree in animation, I am well versed on the artistic pipeline and with a passion for gaming that started 30 years ago I think I could make a great impact at the right studio, helping them progress and become the best they can be. During the first lockdown I taught myself how to create VFX in Houdini, and insert those into Unreal Engine, and worked on my Blender skills and my digital illustration, so creative skills and the workload involved in games is no stranger to me.