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Darlington, Gb

Remote

• Developed personalized training programs for individual players, focusing on improving their strategic gameplay and communication skills.• Led team meetings to analyze game footage, identify areas for improvement, and create game plans for upcoming competitions.• Provided mentorship and guidance to players on mental preparation, teamwork, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.• Collaborated with team managers and analysts to scout and recruit new talent, ensuring the team's roster was competitive and well-rounded.

Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom

• Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive digital curriculum to ensure uniform delivery among esports staff• Collaborated with industry professionals to cultivate a prestigious roster of guest speakers and internships for students• Formulated a player development strategy tailored to various skill levels and gaming titles for teams competing in the British Esports Championships

London, England, United Kingdom

• Supervised a large team of game and multidisciplinary coaches, prioritizing high-level coaching for players of all skill levels and ages• Implemented and managed a comprehensive esports coaching website for player development, from development to web content• Established an industry-leading player development platform emphasizing long-term growth from academy to elite levels• Led and trained scouting teams, creating customized software to enhance top-level scouting efforts• Offered personalized coach development support through individual training plans

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Coached the PUBG Mobile (ex Tempo roster) team with the goal of winning the world championships at the end of the year• Built training techniques in an emerging scene and provided 1-to-1 coaching with specific training plans for all players• Achieved notable results with a time-constrained rebuild: 4th at PEC 2021 and 1st PMPL NA

Los Angeles

• Spearheaded team coaches to identify weaknesses within the current roster and devised strategic coaching plans for improvement• Formulated performance metrics utilizing customized platform for tracking long-term development• Produced comprehensive scouting reports on emerging teams, games, and influencers• Secured player and influencer contracts with external brands through strategic partnerships and negotiations

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Oversaw team operations, including house management, travel arrangements, and scheduling• Implemented effective communication strategies to provide constructive feedback and support to team members during practice sessions and competitive matches.• Organized and led team meetings to discuss upcoming tournaments, review opponent strategies, and develop game plans to maximize chances of success.• Inspired athletes to improve performance through tailored training regimens and nutritional guidance

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Completed in PUBG in multiple large tournaments, including PUBG Online, Curse Online, WSOE Vegas LAN, PUBG Global NA Invitational 2018• Took on a role of IGL, and found myself becoming a player coach throughout my time in PUBG• Developed a lot of skills to help moving into coaching, including reading some key coach development books• Planned to move into coaching within the next 2 years

• Created custom branding materials, including logos and style guides, for diverse clients in industries such as fashion, technology, and healthcare.• Collaborated with marketing teams to develop eye-catching digital and print advertising campaigns that resulted in increased brand awareness and customer engagement.• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding client expectations for quality and creativity.• Conducted client consultations to understand their brand identity and vision, translating their ideas into visually compelling designs that communicated their message effectively.

United Kingdom

• Played part time in multiple titles and for different teams over the course of 7 years, while working as a full time designer.• Rocket League: Built a roster from the ground up for the inaugural season of the Gfinity league, after having some notable top 2 finishes at Insomnia.• Shootmania: Completed over 2 years for various orgs, including Dignitas, Reason, Infused, and FM Esports. Won multiple GO4's, and had notable results at both Insomnia and ESWC.

Middlesbrough

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget, resulting in positive feedback from stakeholders and end users.• Led a team of designers in creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for multiple web and mobile applications, ensuring consistency and usability across all platforms.• Implemented A/B testing and user research methodologies to gather insights and optimize user experiences, leading to an increase in conversion rates.• Project managed the full redesign of Mobile Madhouse and an in-house eCommerce platform, resulting in decreased bounce rates and increased user satisfaction.

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

• Developed and oversaw production of newsletters for various sites such as Cruise Fashion, Van Mildert, Tucci, and Box Clothing• Maintained websites with cutting-edge technologies to ensure current and engaging user experience• Designed visually appealing magazine prints for print-based media• Engineered a custom CMS system to streamline the process of uploading new products and SEO content