DH2012CV
DH2012CV
David Hatton
An ambitious Final year student studying at Staffordshire University for Gameplay and Production BSc (Hons) Degree, with a creative and analytical approach to IT solutions. Experienced in both a commercial environment and professional E-sports, seeking employment with an organization enlightened to creating and practicing new and exciting ideas. Staffordshire University 2009-2012 Currently Final Year Computer Gameplay and Production Bsc Hons
Dissertation (Current) An investigation into the translation of console games to mobile versions. Year 2 Project Team task to create a game overhaul in the UDK Game engine, Producer role working as part of a 15 student team over two semesters .
1 Denstone Avenue The Meadows Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 4TL [email protected] 07951 823153
University of Hertfordshire/ 2007-2009 Foundation degree diploma in ICT and multimedia Southgate Technical College 2005-2006 (A level) Computer and hardware Maintenance Engineering Cisco networking certification Chancellors School 1999-2005 8 GCSEs at grade C, including Maths at grade B.
Content Manager at www.Gamewipe.com Setup and managed a game news based website, ran successfully over the summer with an average of 15 000 unique visits a month and small revenue from advertising.
Motion Capture
iFrag, Yearlong Game Group project Multiplayer Games prototyping Multiplayer Games prototyping 2 Realism in Games Games Business and Legal Issues Experimental Gameplay MMO and Online communities Games Engines and Physics
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The Paper Trail, Hemel Hempstead 2008-2009 Project related work placement. Responsibilities included production of a media presentation to aid The Paper Trail museum in promoting the business. Collaboration with the museum manager and the archivist to produce a promotional video. Currys electrical retailer, Borehamwood 2007 Part time work. Responsibilities included preparation of stock for the shop floor, selling to customers and providing sales through the shops internal EPOS and till system. Toshiba TEC Europe, Hemel Hempstead 2005-2006 Full time work. Fixing computer systems, electronic tills and scales, EPOS Systems, and debugging + testing hand held devices. Expert IT, Friern Barnet, 2005 Work experience. Working in the field and at call desk station as part of a small business, basic software and hardware configuration and setting up computers.
Stafford STEM Ambassador Year two course rep for ICT and MM Foundation Degree
Other work
ASDA Stafford, Winter 2011 On-going
Home shopping Delivery Driver, Contracted for 20 hours a week, 6 individual drops including up to 40 customer deliveries.
Interests
Comedy shows Managing a Website Professional and Casual Gaming E-sport Division Sponsor 2009 Roccat WoW Game Squad E-sport Division Sponsor 09/10 WoW Inner fire Game Squad Gaming and Technology Expos References 3rd place at Intel ESL Masters Invitational Tournament 2009 Socialising SSG Cleaning Contractors Martin Baker 01785255989 rd place at Blizzard Staffordshire University Nia Wearn 3 01782294000 Regionals Koln Germany 2009 Photography - www.stg69.deviantart.com/gallery/
References Personal Dissertation Supervisor - Nia Wearn Staffordshire University 01785 353493 [email protected] Asda Key colleague Ross Burton - ASDA retail store Stafford 01782 782000
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