Profile.
I am a university graduate, currently seeking employment in games. Enthusiastic, polite, and cheerful, I have experience and qualifications in game development, graphic communication, screenwriting, and production. I am a reliable individual with a strong work ethic, committed to working to the highest standards.
Skills & Abilities.
Playtesting and QA experience.
Experience working both independently and within a team.
Experience in game trailer creation.
Knowledge of social media such as Discord, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter(X), and BlueSky.
Knowledge of Vegas Pro 14 & 18, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Final Cut Pro.
Experience.
Freelance Video Editor - 2017 - Present.
Clients include: DARE Finalists Spicy Space Chickens & The National Library of Scotland.
Education.
Abertay University.
BA (Hons) Computer Arts 09/20 - 05/24.
Specialised in screenwriting, game production and video editing.
Units included 3D, 2D animation, illustration, graphic design, concept design & life drawing.
Dundee & Angus College.
HND in Computer Arts & Design 08/18 - 05/20.
Units included illustration, graphic design, concept design, and video editing.
Certificate in Computer Arts & Design 08/17 - 05/18
Units included mixed media techniques, graphic design, illustration, and concept design.
Certificate in Textiles for Fashion Design & Interior Design 08/16 - 05/17
Units included garment construction, printmaking, mixed media techniques, and concept design.
Preparation for Art & Design 08/15 - 05/16
Units included life drawing, analytical drawing, 3D design, and textile design.
Key Projects.
Game projects & assets are viewable at https://renrains.itch.io. Notable game projects:
‘True Lives’ 01/24 - Present.
Personal Collaborative Game Project.
Producer, Narrative Writer & Social Media Manager.
‘Devine Devotion’ 01/24 - Present.
Longer jam project.
My Roles: Co-Producer and QA Tester.
‘A Leap Through Time’ 01/23 - 05/23
Client Project for The National Library of Scotland.
My Roles: Co-Producer, Co-Ord, UI, 2D Artist, Lead QA Tester.
Editing projects are viewable on YouTube, here. Notable editing projects:
‘Far From 2021’ - a collaboration of 19 editors to celebrate film, shows and animation from 2021.
‘Shadow & Bone | Somewhere Only We Know’ - a collaboration to celebrate the creation of the TV show and award-winning book series ‘Shadow & Bone.’
Extras.
I was nominated as class representative by peers throughout university studies across the 3rd year.
Nominated as a class representative by peers while studying at college.
I was an army cadet alongside my studies at school.
Interests.
Screenwriting, video editing, production and game development.
Awards.
The NEoN Award for Representation 2024.
Steps to Work Award.
Blastoff! Award.
FRIENDS Award.
Volunteering.
Discord Mod for Silly Little Thoughts - 11/22 - Present.
Work includes: Hosting events, game nights, film nights, and upholding support systems.