About Me
I am a dedicated fourth year marketing and animation student with a strong passion for event managment specifically within the video games industry. With over 3 years customer service and esports administration experience, I have developed my leadership, communication and organisational skills as well as my knowledge within the entertainment industry. I am highly motivated by event mangement, hosting and organising several Pinball Competitions on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane in my spare time. Upon graduating at the end of 2025, I am seeking opportunities to apply my developed skills and knowledge within a marketing or management job within to enhance the growth of the entertainment industry within Australia.
(ABC News: Baz Ruddick, 2025)
Education
2022-2025
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Bachelor of Interactive Games & Environments (Animation)
Queensland University of Technology
Achievements
GPA 5.917 (Semester 1, 2025)
QUT Executive Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence (Achieve a GPA of 6.5 or higher) Semester 1, 2023 & Semester 1 2024
Business (Marketing) degree - I have developed my digital competencies and in-demand transferrable skills to learn how to execute digital marketing campaigns which captivate target audiences and achieve key goals.
Key Skills from Marketing Major: Analysing Business Environment, PESTLE analysis, Understanding industry trends, Target audience personas, SMART goals, 5W's Framework, Porter's 5 Forces, Business Strategy, Ansoff Matrix, Business Performance, Balanced Scorecard, Resolve & prioritise organisational problems, Develop market plans with strategy and tactics for real-world clients, Design thinking, Innovation, Problem-solving, Collaboration, Organisation, Team leader, Communication, Digital Content Creation
Games & Interactive Games (Animation) degree - I have learnt and developed skills in 3D modelling, animation and real-time 3D engines on industry standard animation softwares and game engines. Applied and refined skills over the course by completing three full game productions within multidisciplinary teams.
Key Skills from Animation Major: Maya, Substance Painter, Zbrush, 3D modelling, UV mapping, 3D texturing, Human IK rigging & skin weights, 3D animation, Unreal engine real-time environments, Unity game production, 2D assets and animations, Producer role, Project Mangement for SCRUM cycles, Agile Methodologies
Experience
2022-2025
Nightfill Assistant Manager 2024
Buranda Woolworths
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Responsible for multi-tasking stocking items, assisting customers, accepting deliveries, preparing rosters & designating tasks for team members
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Effective communicator, team leader & adaptable to changing work conditions is key to completing tasks efficiently & effectively
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Temporary Nightfill Manager from November 2024 to March 2025
2022-Current
Esports Officiator
Queensland University of Technology
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Responsible for administrating team registration & tournament games for QUT's Intervaristy League of Legends and High school events
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Organise and administrate team rosters, event rulesets, event and staff schedueles, and officiating documents prior to tournaments
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Create graphics and overlays for Vmix Stream package for OLI series
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Effective communicator to converse professionally with the team, player and teachers during events
2025-Current
Head Referee
Esportable Project - Queensland University of Technology
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Responsible for acting as head referee & tournament administrator for Rocket League and Marvel Rival tournaments for the EsportAble Project
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Duties include problem-sovling technical issues on the go, organising stream games, directing players to their stations and organising player registration at the event
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Edit and create marketing and entertainment clips from coaching sessions and past VODs of Esportable events for production
2025-Current
Tournament Administration
Queensland Esports
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Responsible for being head tournament administrator at Queensland Esport Events including High School events and the Acer Predator QEG Fest at the EKKA
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Effective communicator, manager & leader to efficiently organise and administrate tournaments and live events for Queensland Esports
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Trained to organise and host various game titles including Rocket League, League of Legends, Mincreaft Education CTF, EAFC25, NBA2K25, Brawlhalla and Eracing sims
References
Kiera Rawlins - QUT Esports Coordinator
Steve Window - QUT EsportsAble Project Events Coordinator
Jimmy Nails - Netherworld Owner & Manager
Arron Gourlay - Buranda Woolworths - Assistant Store Manager
*Contact information for References sent upon request*