About Me

Starting with the obvious, I love video games. I’ve always been drawn to open-worlds, RPGs and some FPS games that just scratch the competitive itch in me. Although, anything with a narrative has always grabbed me. Nothing is stuck with me more over the years than both “Red Dead Redemption”, as well as its prequel, and “Skyrim”. The grandeur of their worlds, the detail in their design and every story they lead you on will always be dear to me.

My love for video games, in my early teens, led me to Tabletop Role Playing Games, specifically D&D. I have loved playing and running games of D&D and it has allowed me to discover my skill for narrative design.

I also love reading, mostly sci-fi/ fantasy but I do enjoy venturing beyond my comfort zone. My favourite book of 2023 was a toss-up between “This is How You Lose a Time War” (By Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone) and “Babel” (by R.F Kuang). El-Mohtar and Gladstone’s take on the classic trope of forbidden lovers changed the way I viewed structure and genre formulas, and “Babel” simply grabbed me and never let go.

Finally, I have always been into Sports and Fitness. As I stated above, I am awfully competitive and ambitious. I started playing football at the age of 12 and by age 16 I was captain of two clubs and the school team. I am extremely driven when motivated and always work harder than everyone around me. My love of football and other sports has developed into an analytical and avid interest in tactical development of sports, health and fitness advancements and general "back of house" considerations such as commerialisation, psychology, marketting and legality. 

Alexander Farley

MK13 8AQ

 07990641738 | Alexfarley01@icloud.com

PROFILE

Part-time MSc Game Design student looking for part-time employment opportunities after recently graduating from university. Also, searching for opportunities within the games industry utilising my writing and narrative skills. Ready to gain experience and overcome new challenges. Fast learner, organised and driven person coming out of my final year of undergraduate studies.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Staffordshire University: 2021-2024

·   Bachelor`s Degree Computer Gameplay Design and Production - Second Class, First Division 2024

·   Post-Graduate: Games Design MSc - Current

Sharnbrook Academy: 2018-2021

·   A Level Geography

·   A Level Physics

·   A Level Physical Education                                                                                                       

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supervisor | Warbler on the Wharf (McMullin’s)                                                          Sep 2025 –

McMullin’s has ran a chain of restaurants and pubs since 1827 and look to provide a special and hospitable experience for every guest at every visit.

Responsible for health and safety checks, ordering and maintaining stock levels.

Leading teams, running shifts and supporting colleagues is an every day ask.

Clear communication among staff, managers and guests is crucial to ensuring a good flow of work and good experience for all involved.

Front of House Staff | Warbler on the Wharf (McMullin’s)                                     Sep 2024 – Sep 2025

Working among a team of over a hundred staff from cleaners, server, chefs and managers.

Training staff on the bar and floor to and supporting them to improve in a fast-paced environment.

Conflict resolution plays a large role from settling disputes among staff and satisfying customer complaints.

Good work, under big pressure. Warbler is the highest volume site in the company, requiring hard work and calm disposition in pressured situations.

Kitchen Team Leader | Students’ Union (Staffordshire University)                    Aug 2023 to Jun 2024

Staffordshire University’s Students’ Union work to create jobs and opportunities for students. Also, aiding in supporting mental health and wellbeing, running events and venues for student recreation and finding them accommodation.

·       Food preparation, health and safety as well as HACCP paperwork.

·       Training subordinates and supporting colleagues.

·       Working closely with managers to problem solve day-to-day issues and planning solution for the betterment of the Union.

·       Cleaned throughout shifts, on close and deep cleaned regularly with a big deep clean before term breaks.

·       Only new starter without prior kitchen experience and first to be promoted to Team Leader.

·       Voted Best Chef by my colleagues at the end of year Staff Awards

Bar Team Member | Students’ Union (Staffordshire University)                        Aug 2023 to Jun 2024

Staffordshire University’s Students’ Union work to create jobs and opportunities for students. Also, aiding in supporting mental health and wellbeing, running events and venues for student recreation and finding them accommodation.

·       Serving customers a wide range of drinks from cocktails to coffees.

·       Took orders and waited tables.

·       Cleaned bar and seating areas as well as doing pot wash throughout the day and for both kitchen and bar close.

KEY SKILLS

·     Communication - Work well in group projects and team-based work requiring clear, concise communication.

·     Teamwork - Work efficiently and effectively within teams (such as kitchen and bar staff, group project in education and playing football to a high level)

·     Leadership - As Kitchen Team Leader and Bar Supervisor, required to train and support my team members. Also captained and coached multiple football teams in my youth

·     Organisation - Both at work and education I have needed to be organised to study and work and succeed at both.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

·     MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

·     C++ (working knowledge from Unreal Engine)

·     Photoshop and Canva

INTERESTS

·     Writing – Developed a love for writing novels and short stories whilst studying Narratology in games.

·     Reading – Predictably, also love reading. Interested in both modern and classic literature such as Diablo’s “Inferno” but also “Babel” by R.F Kuang. Also enjoy reading psychology, philosophy and other non-fiction books such as “The Courage to be Disliked.”

·     Video Games and Board Games – Narrative video games and Roleplaying Board Games were the heart of my studies in university due to my love for both, even writing my own D&D 5th Edition Module for my final year project.

·     Sports – Always played and competed at a high level with many team games such as basketball, rugby and mainly football. I still try to remain healthy and active by going to the gym and playing football when time permits.