Sam Woods

About me

I am a hard working, motivated student seeking work in and around the gaming industry.

For over three years I have been building an extensive portfolio of work. Now I have
graduated from The Studio Liverpool it is time for me to put this experience to good use.

I adapt quickly to new challenges and I am used to working as part of a team.

My main areas of expertise are design and coding , but I am also adept at photo and
video editing as well as marketing. I enjoy communicating my passion for technology,
creativity and gaming, leading me to regularly represent The Studio at Events.

Education

The Studio Liverpool Sept 2013 - July 2015

A-Level Computing - D

A-Level Economics - D

Level 3 BTEC (90 Credit) Creative Media (Games Development) - Distinction Merit

Maricourt Catholic High School Sept 2007 - July 2015

10 GCSEs A to C including English, Mathematics and ICT.

1A, 6Bs, 3Cs

Experience

Developer and Marketing The Studio Games Showcase 2014 https://goo.gl/IUeaqA

Co-authored game from concept to completion (Over and Over - Chrome Web store)

Software Development using Construct 2 and Cacoo.

Created marketing material including the game trailer and webpage.

Developer and Presenter Cloudmaker Research Project 2014 http://goo.gl/yaTcAf

I played a major role in this research project which was partnered with FACT Liverpool and
Liverpool John Moores University as:

I created 3D Models using ScriptCraft in Minecraft, later printed using PrintCraft.

Acted as team communication lead to promote and present to public and press.

Student Volunteer Ideas Factory Sept 2013 - June 2014 http://goo.gl/QDlMXQ

During this event delivered by FACT Liverpool, The Studio Liverpool and Apposing.

Led Wireframe development for app design as well as coding in Python

Represented the school and guided Rt. Hon John Bercow MP during event.

Work Experience Draw & Code August 2014 and July 2015

This innovative company invited me to work on an augmented reality video game. This
included creating 3D Models, 3D animation and experimenting with 3D scanners such as
Structure and Googles Project Tango. I also created a short video using animated 3D
models that i created from avatars which represent each sta member.

Student Ambassador The Studio Liverpool 2013-2015

I have been chosen to represent The Studio School at a variety of events including Sound
City Digital, Liverpool Makefest, FACT and National Museum Liverpool's Electric Blanket
Tech Open Day and the Skills Show held at Aintree Racecourse. I have also acted as
student liaison between the school and visitors including prominent national and local
politicians.

Participant National Citizenship Service 2012

This During this scheme I actively assisted in planning and took part in team fundraising
events to raise money for a local charity. I also participated in a week-long residential trip
with team-building activities.

If you have anymore questions or would like further information call me or look at my website.