JAMES CUMMINS
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dynamic game designer and developer with a proven ability to create immersive and captivating game worlds. Expertise in leveraging advanced programming skills and innovative creative thinking to transform game concepts into engaging experiences. Demonstrated success in completing projects on time while fostering collaboration within diverse teams. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of game design to deliver exceptional player experiences.
Additionally, a production professional with history of optimizing manufacturing workflows and ensuring quality control. Proven ability to adapt to changing production needs and collaborate effectively with team members. Recognized for problem-solving skills and dedication to meeting production deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Savers Thrift Store
01.2022 - Current
- Regularly hit KPI of over 2000KG a day
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line processes.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Freelance Programmer & Game Designer
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
- In my spare time, I operate as a Freelance Programmer & Game Designer exercising my initiative, self-discipline and passion for creative and conceptual problem-solving.
- My first title was released through in 2024
- A follow up is aimed to be released later this year
- Reduced system errors and improved reliability through rigorous debugging processes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient development cycle.
- Streamlined coding processes by implementing best practices and modern frameworks.
Game Designer
Mutiny Games
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Mutiny Games is an innovative start-up initiative that I successfully helped develop. The core project was, Woolpack Inn, an adventure-style and medical-themed visual novel game. The objective is to create a non-intrusive test that can diagnose any underlying health conditions, such as dementia. I was hired as a designer on the project and was critically responsible for placing an emphasis on creating a strong and consistent aesthetic without compromising on highly user friendly interactions and functions.
- My key responsibilities and achievements were working with third party systems, Adventure Creator and Pixel Crushers Dialogue System, to assist in writing the GDD and scheduling for our acquisition of the SAFC grant (in which we were successful in obtaining).
Retail Assistant
Animal Welfare League
01.2019 - 2021
- Previously, I have been part of a compassionate team volunteering weekly as a retail assistant at the Animal Welfare League Tranmere Thrift Shop. My primary responsibilities are to clean, organis and maintain the store as required, provide excellent customer service and assistance, and sort incoming donations particularly those that require heavily lifting.
- In this role, I have demonstrated and refined my excellent interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate effectively in a team, organise and prioritise tasks in order to meet the fluctuating demands of the store, and developed the confidence to take initiative and ask for more responsibility.
Student Game Designer
Architectus
01.2019 - 01.2019
- My primary responsibility was designing and implementing a system that guides a player through a virtual reality (VR) experience. This role allowed me to demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills I acquired during my tertiary studies. As the designer on project, I made the executive decision that it was vital to develop a system that is intuitive to user, i.e. an effortless transition in transferring oneself from the real world to VR. I designed and successfully implemented the idea of having a tutorial system that you could always head back to if the player became lost drawing on my studies in psychology and interest in cognitive science.
- On a technical front, it was during this project that I also learned the difference and value in moving from Unity Engine to Unreal Engine.
Kitchen Hand
Nola
01.2018 - 01.2018
- My primary responsibilities meant operating efficiently in a small team in a fast-paced environment to ensure that the fluctuating demands of the kitchen were met. This included: cleaning and organising dishes and kitchen items, tending to the storeroom, assisting the chefs with equipment and heavy lifting, and cleaning the kitchen regularly with critical attention to detail.
Bartender (Sports Bar & Functions)
Blackwood Football Club
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Upon completing my Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), I worked as a bartender at the Blackwood Football Club Sports Bar. My primary responsibilities were to bartend in a fast-paced environment, clean, organise and maintain the fridges and storeroom during off-peak times, provide excellent customer service, stocktake, cash-handling and manage a small field bar at functions.
The Green Army Labourer
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
01.2017 - 01.2017
- The Green Army Program was a hands-on, practical environmental action program that supported local environment and heritage conservation projects across Australia. I was chosen to work on this project and was engaged as a labourer for fauna conservation initiatives in the Mount Lofty ranges. Operating both in small and large teams, my primary responsibilities were to build and restore habitats for endangered species as well as gardening and responsible land-clearing and/or development. This role also included ongoing training in industry, work health and safety policies and procedures, and community environment plans.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Professional Game Design
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
Adelaide, SA01.2020
Diploma - Screen and Media
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
Adelaide, SA01.2018
Skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills;
- Outcome-orientated;
- Punctual and reliable with a strong and enthusiastic work ethic;
- Diligent, organised and able to multitask successfully;
- Able to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines;
- Creative and conceptual problem-solving;
- Working independently as well as in fast-paced and dynamic roles and environments;
- Ability to take initiative and ask for more responsibility;
- Demonstrated experience in store organisation and front of house;
- Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency with technical software's, including programming and design software
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Mutiny Games/Comet Games - Acquired the SAFC Grant, Stage 1 - Diploma of Screen And Media CUA50115 - 2020
- AIE, Stage 1 - Diploma In Screen Media - 2018
- AIE, Stage 2 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Design - 2019
- Test & Tag Training: Electrical Safety Testing Of Electrical Cord Commercial Equipment And Cord Assemblies Skill Set -2023
- Training: Barista Training Course - 2018
- TAFE, Training: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - 2018
Timeline
Production Worker
Savers Thrift Store
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Programmer & Game Designer
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Game Designer
Mutiny Games
01.2020 - 01.2020
Retail Assistant
Animal Welfare League
01.2019 - 2021
Student Game Designer
Architectus
01.2019 - 01.2019
Kitchen Hand
Nola
01.2018 - 01.2018
Bartender (Sports Bar & Functions)
Blackwood Football Club
01.2018 - 01.2018
The Green Army Labourer
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
01.2017 - 01.2017
Advanced Diploma - Professional Game Design
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
Diploma - Screen and Media
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
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