Danni Li
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Emerging games programming student (SAE, Games Programming) with a strong focus on UI programming, especially networked / multiplayer game UIs and player-facing systems. I work primarily in Unity/C#, have an overall GPA of 6.25 with high distinctions in game-programming units. I bring an unusual mix of technical expertise and visual/design literacy (Hand-drawn and Digital art, strong experience with Adobe Suite, WordPress), plus several years of customer-facing work. I’m a collaborative teammate and a disciplined solo developer, currently developing a hand-drawn 2D isometric game independently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self-employed
02.2019 - Current
- Managed client communications by remaining vigilant of incoming correspondence and responding promptly.
- Utilized the Adobe design tools, Microsoft Suite and Wordpress to create my brand.
- Participated in art exhibitions.
- Calculated quotes to increase customer satisfaction and optimize profits.
- Developed innovative designs created in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to present to clients.
- Developed budget-efficient media plan for advertising campaign resulting in improved brand recognition and sales growth for My art prints & merchandise.
- Leveraged accounting software to track income and expenses.
- Published and promoted my own art publication.
Front of House Team Member
Croutons Fine Foods
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Memorized menu and offered discerning recommendations, remained steps ahead of patrons' needs and desires and accurately gauged level of interest in conversation and small talk.
- Welcomed each patron warmly, opened door and engaged guests to learn how to best serve needs.
- Trained and mentored new FOH staff in restaurant procedures, food safety and customer service standards.
- Replenished supplies and organized food preparation stations to maximize productivity.
- Greeted and talked pleasantly with customers to promote positive image for business.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
Food Production Worker
Koshi Sushi
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
- Adhered to company safety policies and procedures regarding proper food safety and sanitation.
- Properly stored food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
- Followed established procedures for safety and productivity.
- Prepared and handled hazardous chemicals used during processing.
- Adjusted conveyor belt if required.
- Prepared food parts and additives for use in manufacturing line.
Head Sushi Chef
Sushi Hub
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Conversed with patrons and educated on different sushi menu items, including ingredients used during preparation.
- Greeted restaurant guests entering establishment and delivered information on nightly specials.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
Waitress
The Denn
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Handled special customer requests for separate checks and menu substitutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VICBachelor of Games Programming - Game Development
SAE University College
Melbourne, VIC12-2026
High School Diploma -
Methodist Ladies College
Kew, VIC12.2017
Skills
- Service Prioritization
- Safe Food Handling
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Computer Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Data Management
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Visual art creation
- Digital illustration
- Traditional drawing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Excellent team player
- Superb attention to detail
- 2D design
- Client relationships
- Visual storytelling
- Social media promotion
- Animation basics
- Superior time management
- Adobe InDesign
- Visual communication expertise
- Technical illustration
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design — Coursera / Google (2022)
Interests
- Retro Computing/Restoration
- Analogue Programming (in C)
- Drawing and Painting
- Creative Writing
- Music
Timeline
Front of House Team Member
Croutons Fine Foods
10.2022 - 09.2024
Food Production Worker
Koshi Sushi
03.2022 - 09.2023
Head Sushi Chef
Sushi Hub
07.2021 - 11.2021
Freelance Artist
Self-employed
02.2019 - Current
Waitress
The Denn
04.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Methodist Ladies College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Games Programming - Game Development
SAE University College