Deborah’s experience to date with UKGTF has been co-creating and leading a UK-wide talent programme aimed at budding graduate Entrepreneurs looking to set up their own studio and make their mark on the UK’s video game industry. The role of Foundership Development will build on this experience, extending the reach to create and develop a framework for the UKGTF Foundership Network. This role will see her tapping into the UKGTF founder community to inform the creation self-assessment tool, developing a methodology that will identify core competencies, skills and traits required for leading creative enterprise, securing funding and supporting teams growth at the highest level.

UK Games Talent and Finance aims to support UK video games development sector, particularly teams and businesses at an early stage of development. The talent role aims to boost the talent, skills and creation of new IP in the UK ecosystem.Tranzfuser™A UK Government funded project which involves planning, coordinating and delivery of a UK-wide graduate video game competition, providing a platform for creative leaders of the future. The role involves, creating frameworks and designing criteria for application, review and selection processes. Recruiting and engaging with UK-wide local hub network, onboarding and facilitation of teams during the competition, recruitment and selection of reviewers and ambassadors. Project management of showcase stand for all Tranzfuser teams, judging and pitch panel and award / selection event at a high profile National Video Games Exhibition which host over 80,000 attendees.Tranzfuser AcceleratorPost competition liaising with selected teams and engaging on the Tranzfuser Accelerator programme with the aim to provide further support of teams as they continue on their journey of creating a sustainable video games business.UKGTF Open Badge AcademyCreation of a branded Open Badge Academy, designed to promote and recognise effective creative performance, as demonstrated by the skills and abilities of participants on our programmes via the award of digital / open badges.

The Hot Chocolate Trust is an inspiring organisation that engages with local young people empowering them to take control of their lives, make inform decisions and offering them possibilities for the future.As well as sitting on the board I am a member of the People Group who's role it is to advise on any people or organisational development.

Support to the Service Director and Project Manager in multiple project tracking and administration, with a primary aim of ensuring effective and timely delivery.Co-ordination and administrative support for all special projects and related events – in particular co-ordinating service delivery from support departments within the University and co-ordinating any external procurement. Support regarding incoming internal and external project communications with the Project Manager as a central point of contact.Effective administrative support in matters of travel, PR, website, office needs.

To cultivate and engage volunteers, supporters and donors from local communities, in order to maximise sustainable financial support through community fundraisingRoles Included:Establishing a community and events fundraising programme. Planning and co-ordinating multiple events to raise funds and awareness in my geographic location.Recruit and engage volunteers, supporters and donors from the local community to deliver on targets and maximise sustainable financial support through community fundraising. Deliver volunteer training for events and Bethany talks.Establish and build a network of contacts making relationships with business, council representatives and community groups to promote and raise awareness at a local level.Selected to be on internal steering group called The Voice. The groups remit was to identify, celebrate and promote best practice through out Bethany. Roles included: Co-ordinating a week long internal event to promote positive relationship, healthy eating and fundraising in offices over Scotland. Facilitating feedback sessions on staff away dayGenerating and contributing to ideation development

• Bespoke design and delivery of coaching, training and management development courses/reviews• Identifying key strategic development areas across multi-disciplinary organisations and enabling the organisation to effectively bring around change • Extensive data analysis of reports and courses • Design, development and delivery of The Practice of Management course for Pre Masters Business Programme at the St Andrews University • Liaising with clients, identifying and understanding the client’s needs, wants and expectations• Administrative Duties/Director Duties• Contributing and working flexibly as part of a team, under the pressure of deadlines and competition, whilst adding value • Continued education and reflective learning to ensure our work was kept fresh, modern and relevant for clients• Ability to work across all industry sectors: private, public and not for profit• Networking and developing business leads

Pre Masters Business Programme• Design, develop and deliver a course giving foreign students an introduction to Western Practices of Management• Research and write a course based on Robert Quinns book The Practice of Management, updating with new/different management thinking and current business case studies• Co-ordinate guest speakers from the “workplace” to connect theory with reality• Run business simulation game • Present and facilitate course for 12 weeks in lecture and tutorial format• Prepare notes and material for course• Prepare exam questions/course work and mark papers

• Key part of small team working in rural areas of Guatemala encouraging education, entrepreneurship and self sustainment• Develop education programme and chicken farm• Liaise with local key workers coordinating activities and schedules • Finding outlets to sell produce made from businesses• Build relationships and develop community • Intermediate-Advanced Spanish