Unity
Brandon Theron
Game Developer/Programmer
Pretoria
It should be the experience, that is touching. What I strive for is to make the person playing the game, the director.
Shigeru Miyamoto
Summary
Graduate and competent Game Developer with an eye for detail and analytical skills to create engaging, interactive experiences. With experience as an energetic ESL Instructor in teaching children from a diverse range of cultures at elementary and middle school levels. I'm dedicated professional with 4 years of experience implementing various gameplay mechanics, systems and industry standards during my time of study, along with a proficiency in communication and language skills gained from experience as an foreign language teacher. Which results as an asset in collaborative work scenarios and strive to develop high-quality content that meets customer goals and objectives whilst delivering projects on time and within budget. Open and capable of working Nationally and Internationally and in office, remote and hybrid work scenarios.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Foreign English Teacher
Beaconhouse Yamshaard School
Bangkok
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group of 20+ students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
HR Assistant
Newark Mining
Rustenburg
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
Education
Bachelor in Computer Information Systems - Game Design
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Completed professional development in:
2D Animation
3D Animation
Brand & Marketing
Drawing For Game Design
Game Design
Game Development
Mathematical Principles For Developers
Narrative Writing
Open Source Coding
Principles Of Game Design
Work Integration - Participated In Game Jam
Certificate - Education
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Completed professional development in ESL
High School Diploma -
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Awarded Member Of First Team Hockey
- Awarded Member Of First Team Archery
- Awarded Bronze Medal For National Archery Competition 2014
- Awarded Silver Medal For National Archery Competition 2015
Skills
Multimedia Integration
Software
Visual Studio
ZBrush
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
GitHub
Work Availability
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Timeline
Vega School Pretoria - Bachelor in Computer Information Systems, Game Design
02.2020 - 05.2024
Foreign English Teacher - Beaconhouse Yamshaard School
06.2017 - 08.2019
Entrust TEFL - Certificate, Education
06.2017 - 06.2017
HR Assistant - Newark Mining
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bergson Academy - High School Diploma,
01.2012 - 12.2016
License
Class B
I'm a licensed driver with my own vehicle for transport.
Additional Information
- Link to my Itch.io page: https://day404.itch.io
- Link to my Portfolio: http://www.day404-portfolio.com
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