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RESUME

Profile 

Self-taught and relentlessly curious, I’ve built a career across game design, XR development, and graphic design by teaching myself the tools and pushing ideas into reality. With 7+ years of hands-on experience and an Innovation Award to my name, I thrive at connecting disciplines — blending storytelling, design, and technology into experiences that feel alive.

I’ve shipped projects ranging from VR educational worlds to narrative PC games and brand design campaigns, proving I can adapt fast, learn what I don’t know, and deliver with impact. My strength is not in following one lane, but in bringing together creativity, design, and tech into something unique.

Professional Experience

Langports English College, Gold Coast

Marketing & Student Engagement (2024 – 2025)

  • Produced marketing materials, event branding, and digital visuals to boost student engagement.

  • Coordinated activities program with 100+ international students, blending design and organization to improve cultural experiences.

  • Created promotional campaigns and interactive assets that aligned with the school’s global reputation.

  • Balanced marketing duties while pursuing independent game and XR development projects, showcasing adaptability and time management.

Watermelon Studio (BHLC), Gold Coast

Game Designer & XR Developer (Dec 2020 – Jan 2023)

  • Led the VR game “Aussie Animals” for Meta’s App Lab from initial concept through to release.

  • Designed and delivered interactive VR environments for international student learning.

  • Organized and led playtests, gathering user feedback to refine experiences.

  • Produced promotional media—videos, photography, and visuals—to support marketing efforts.

  • Pitched compelling new game concepts aligned with studio vision. 

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager (Oct 2018 – Jan 2023)

  • Managed end-to-end graphic design projects, producing marketing assets and visual campaigns.

  • Handled website updates and coordinated social media engagement.

  • Created promotional videos that enhanced brand presence and audience engagement.

  • Contributed to pitches, proposals, and new business growth, boosting brand awareness and revenue. 

American Home Centro Multicultural, Brazil

Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant (May 2014 – Dec 2016)

  • Produced high-impact communication materials under tight deadlines.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate design with broader marketing strategy.

  • Managed branding and social media administration.

Education & Training 

  • Adv. Diploma of Graphic Design, Mindroom Innovation (Gold Coast), 2018–2020

  • Unity Junior Programmer Program, 12-week course, 2021

  • Unity VR Development, 6-week program, 2021

Awards 

  • 2021 English Australia Innovation Award — VR-based 3D environment for immersive face-to-face communication and learning

Core Skills 

  • Game & World Design: Narrative structure, level design, mechanics

  • XR Development: Unity, VR prototyping, VR playtesting

  • Graphic Design: Branding, digital visuals, video content, Adobe Creative Suite

  • Media & Marketing: Campaign visuals, social media strategy, promotional video production

  • Collaboration & Pitching: Cross-functional teamwork, client/studio pitching, concept development

Portfolio Highlights 

  • The Things I Left Behind (May 2025) — A narrative-driven, first-person exploration game born from a dream. Built to explore storytelling, emotional world-building, level design, and Unity skills Joao Portal.

  • Additional projects include VR language experiences, mobile games like “Gold Coast Rush,” and historical VR prototypes.

  • Graphic design brand work, including the Big Little Man logo and social media/print campaigns showcasing Adobe Suite expertise and creative versatility.

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