📚 Self-Made Specialist: Overcame failing all GCSEs to become a design, technology, AI, and fraud prevention expert. 💡

🌍 Global Impact: Aided banks and governments across three continents in combating organised crime fraud and cyber-attacks. 🛡️

📱 App Genius: Developed mobile apps ranked #1 in the Apple App Store. 🏆

💼 Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded a technology startup at 21, running it for 17 years with 70 engineers. 🌟

🧠 Empathetic Advocate: Deeply understands Autism Spectrum, PDA, ADHD, OCD, and mental health challenges. 💖

🎗️ Mental Health Ally: Trained in suicide prevention by the Royal College of Nursing. 🕊️

Russell's journey showcases resilience, innovation, and compassion.

🔹 Background: Extensive experience in education, admin, onboarding, and relationship management.

🔹 Specialties: Connecting families with the right support, empathetic communication, and process organisation.

Experience & Skills 🎓📝

🎵 Teaching & Mentoring: Worked as a teaching assistant at Wey House BESD school, supporting children with ASD, ADHD, and complex needs. Used music to engage students and support learning.

📚 Education & Tutoring: Experience as a tutor and admin assistant at TutorDoctor, working with neurodivergent students.

💼 Onboarding & Relationship Management: Managed onboarding and client relationships at Bijou Weddings and Scape, ensuring a seamless process and strong rapport.

Approach to Enrolment & Support 🤝💡

🗣️ Empathy-First Communication: Understands the importance of listening to families and tailoring support to their needs.

👥 Matching Families & Mentors: Ensures both families and mentors are happy by creating the perfect match.

Personal Interests & Passion 🎶💡

🎼 Music & Creativity: A songwriter with a degree in Music, passionate about alternative career paths and creative industries.

🎤 Advocate for Non-Traditional Learning: Believes in championing careers outside the corporate world, ensuring creative minds have the same opportunities for success.

Why Game Changers? 🚀💙

Caitlin is passionate about making the enrolment process welcoming, efficient, and truly supportive. Her experience in education, onboarding, and client care makes her a key part of ensuring families feel valued from day one.on goes here

👥 Personality: Ambivert

🎨 Specialization in Game Design: Focused on artistic aspects, particularly strong in Character Design, pre-production, and post-production like video editing.

🔧 Technical Skills & Experience:

Maya: 4 Years

Blender: 2 Years

Blockbench: <1 Years

Roblox Studio: <1 Years

Photoshop: 4 Years

Video Editing: 3 Years

🎨 Expertise: Character design, environmental design, storyboarding, concept art, and narrative development in game design and dev. Also skilled in animation and graphic design.

🎮 Favorite Game Genres: Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Cozy

🎯 Favorite Games: Stardew Valley, Pokemon, Zelda series, Witcher, Assassin’s Creed, Skyrim, Hollow Knight, Okami, Minecraft & more!

📺 TV Shows/Films Love: Studio Ghibli films, Young Justice, Arcane, My Hero Academia, Bob’s Burgers, Bojack Horseman.

🎥 YouTube Binge-Watching: Comics Explained

📚 Favorite Authors: Ray Bradbury, Madeline Miller

🧑‍🎨 Hobbies Beyond Gaming: Board games, TCGs, gym, arts & crafts (needle felting, clay painting), and getting into plants! 🌿

📂 Online Portfolio: Check out Sophie’s amazing work at MoodyOrangeDesigns.

🎓 Education: BA and MA in Animation

🚀 Skills in Progress: Currently learning Roblox, and planning to relearn Game Maker in the next 3-6 months.

Sophie’s a creative powerhouse with a flair for both art and narrative in game design. With a friendly and open personality, they’re here to help you level up your skills in digital art and game design! 🌟

🔹 Personality: Ambivert

Skills & Expertise 🏆🎨

🖌️ Primary Strength: A blend of technical & artistic skills, specializing in Digital Sculpting & Modelling.

💻 Software Proficiency:

ZBrush/Digital Sculpting (15 yrs)

Photoshop/Illustrator (12 yrs)

Blender (5 yrs)

Premiere Pro/Video Editing (4 yrs)

Substance Painter (3 yrs)

Unreal Engine (2 yrs)

Roblox Studio (2 yrs)

Unity (1 yr)

🎭 Specialties: Character Design, Environment/Architecture Design, Game Design.

🎥 Additional Skills: Video Editing, 3D/2D Animation, Drawing, 3D Printing.

Gaming Interests 🕹️🔥

🎯 Fav Genres: RPG, Strategy, MOBA, Turn-Based, Indie, Simulation.

🎮 Top Games: Skyrim, Oblivion (Elder Scrolls), Dota 2, Path of Exile 2, Counter-Strike.

Movies, TV & Books 📺📖

🎬 Fav Films: Lord of the Rings series, Marvel Movies, Horror Movies.

📺 Top TV Shows: One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Underwater Documentaries.

📚 Fav Books: Lord of the Rings, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Art Books.

YouTube & Learning 🎥📚

📺 Fav Channels: Corridor Digital, Proko, Sidemen, Ryan Kingslien, J Hill, Blender Guru.

🎓 Current Learning: 3D Printing for underwater use, Character Design Courses.

🔗 Future Goal: Learning Rigging within the next year.

Hobbies & Interests 🌊🏊

🌊 Passionate about Swimming & Diving.

Education & Growth 🎓🚀

🏅 Degree: First-Class Honours in Computer Generated Imagery (Southampton Solent University).

Portfolio & More 🌟

🎨 Instagram Portfolio: @DesignTrove.Art

Personality: Describes herself as high energy.

Field of Expertise: Equally skilled in both technical coding and art within game design.

Technical Skills and Experience 🎨🖥️

Software, Engines, and Languages:

Unity3D: Over 5 years of experience

Unreal Engine: 2-3 years of experience

Photoshop: Over 5 years of experience

Illustrator: 5 years of experience

C#: Proficiency noted

Areas of Expertise in Game Design/Development: Patience has comprehensive expertise in game design development, covering all stages from concept to completion. This includes game documentation, prototyping, designing, implementing, and publishing app games.

Additional Artistic or Technical Skills: Proficient in motion graphics, animated videos, and stop-motion animation.

Interests and Preferences 🎮📺

Video Game Genres: Fighting, Action, Adventure, Arcade, Puzzle, FPS, Simulation, Racing, Horror, Strategy, Team games, and Hack and Slash

Specific Video Games: Special interest in fighting games

Favorite TV Shows or Films: "Transformers," "Ben 10," and various anime

YouTube Channels: RadBrad and CoryXKenshin

Favorite Book Titles/Authors: "Bindi Babes"

Hobbies: Dancing, swimming, cooking, theater, karaoke, gym, yoga, pilates, aqua zumba, painting, and resin making

Online Portfolio 🌐

For a glimpse into Patience's work and projects, visit her online portfolio: Patience Ocquaye's Portfolio.

Educational Background and Future Learning 🎓

Certification: Masters in Games Art and Designon goes here

🏆🎸 Personality & Interests

🧘 Calm & Methodical: A balanced ambivert who enjoys both teamwork and solo projects.

🎶 Music Lover: Plays guitar & collects vinyl records.

⚽ Sports Enthusiast: Enjoys football, athletics & the gym.

🃏 Card Game Fanatic: Loves Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon & Magic: The Gathering.

🛠️ DIY Creator: Passionate about woodworking & painting.

🎮🖌️ Game Design Skills

🎨 Primary Strength: Art & Environment Design.

💻 Software Proficiency: Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Substance (4 yrs), Photoshop, Blender, ZBrush, Git, Jira (1-3 yrs).

🌍 Specialties: 3D Modeling & Texturing, Unreal Engine Lighting & Camera Work, Key Art & Level Design.

🕹️🔥 Gaming Preferences

🎯 Fav Genres: Adventure, Loot Shooters, RPGs, Strategy & Sandbox.

🎮 Top Games: Destiny 2, Skyrim, Elden Ring, Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, ARK, Borderlands.

🃏 Card Game Expertise: Yu-Gi-Oh & Magic: The Gathering.

📺📖 Movies, TV & Books

🎬 Fav Films: Interstellar, Lord of the Rings, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

📺 Top TV Shows: Fallout, The Last of Us, Adventure Time.

📚 Fav Authors: Tolkien, Christopher Paolini, Derek Landy.

📚🚀 Education & Growth

🎓 Degree: BA in Game Development Art (Falmouth University).

🛠️ Current Learning: Blockbench & expanding technical skills.

🌟 Portfolio & More

🎨 ArtStation:View Portfolio.

Personal Traits:

Mia identifies as an ambivert, balancing the traits of both an extrovert and an introvert. She is known for her bubbly and understanding nature, often making those around her laugh. Mia enjoys discussing her passions, particularly her deep affection for Hello Kitty! She views gaming and art as avenues for escape and relaxation, believing strongly in the restorative power of creativity.

Technical Skills and Experience 🎨🕹️

Primary Skill Area: Art, especially digital and hand-drawn styles

Game Design Software Proficiency: Unreal, ZBrush, 3ds Max (3 years of experience with each)

Expertise in Game Design: Specializes in character concept art and creating backstories for characters

Educational Background 🎓

Certifications: Holds a degree in Video Games Art and Design from Royal Holloway University of London

Prior Education: Achieved two art GCSEs, an art A Level, and a media art A Level, which helped her develop skills in creating short films and concepts

Industry Preferences 🎮

Favored Game Genres: Horror, FPS (e.g., Fortnite), Adventure, Open World, Cosy Games, Story-Based

Favorite Video Games: Five Nights at Freddy's, Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Skyrim, and more

Television and Film: Enjoys Horror, Comedy, Romance, Action, and Animated works. Favorites include "Stranger Things," "Hotel Transylvania," "Harry Potter," and Edgar Wright's comedies

Social and Media Engagement 📹📚

YouTube: Avid follower of Markiplier and other content creators she used to watch

Literature: Prefers titles such as "The Maze Runner" and "The Hunger Games," although she doesn't read much currently

Online Portfolio: Mia's ArtStation - Showcasing her game design and development work

Hobbies 🌟

Mia is a passionate gamer who also enjoys crocheting in her downtime, highlighting both as her primary hobbies.

Additional Remarks 💬

Mia’s mentoring approach highlights the therapeutic and soothing qualities of art and creativity. Her personal journey through gaming and artistic expression has played a significant role in her life, and she is keen on sharing this passion to potentially offer the same solace to others.

Mia’s profile stands out due to her blend of technical skills in game design, a deep understanding of the therapeutic aspects of creativity, and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting with mentees over shared interests. Her diagnoses enrich her perspective, making her a relatable and inspiring mentor for young individuals navigating similar experiences.oes here

Personality and Interests:

Ambivert, balancing between extroversion and introversion. 🤔

Passionate about a wide variety of video game genres including:
FPS, Horror, MMORPG, Action, Adventure, RPG/JRPG, Rogue-like, Metroidvania, Turn-based Strategy, Real-time Strategy, and Simulation. 🎮

Favorite games: Dark Souls, XCOM, DOOM, Hollow Knight, Bioshock, Call of Duty (up to Cold War), Titanfall 2, Helldivers 2, Terraria, Halo, Final Fantasy 14, Borderlands, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Resident Evil, Star Wars, Dishonored, Warhammer 40K RTS, and The Witcher. 🔥🎲

Professional Skills and Experience:

Technical Skills: Specializes in coding with languages like C#, Lua, Python, and C++ (game-related). 👨‍💻

Software & Engines Experience:

Unity (3 years)

Lua, Python, C# (5 years each)

Roblox Studio (5 years)

Experienced in programming game elements such as characters, weapons, and AI. 💥

Involved in planning game design aspects, including creating Game Design Documents (GDD). 📜

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Computer Games Design & Technology at Solent University, with plans to expand C++ and Unreal Engine skills. 🎓

Additional Skills and Hobbies:

Passionate about tabletop gaming, especially Dungeons & Dragons. 🎲

Enjoys painting and playing Warhammer 40K, along with playing Magic The Gathering. 🖌️

Media and Literature Interests:

Anime fan! Enjoys shows like Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul, Demon Slayer, Sword Art Online, My Hero Academia, and Studio Ghibli films. 📺

Follows gaming and storytelling YouTubers such as Pirate Software, The Backlogs, AstralSpiff, and DougDoug. 📹

Enjoys reading series like "A Song of Ice and Fire," "The Mortal Engines," and Warhammer 40K (The Horus Heresy). 📚

Brayden Mohring is a skilled and passionate mentor with a deep love for coding and game design. His knowledge of a wide range of games and programming languages, paired with his creative interests in tabletop gaming and anime, make him a great fit for guiding aspiring game designers and developers. 🎮✨

🖌️ Artistic Passion: A digital artist driven by futurism, exploring sensuality and vibrant colors. 🎨

🌐 Virtual World Builder: Uses 3D tools, AI, and photography to create immersive Metahumans and virtual realities. 🔮

🚀 Metaverse Explorer: Pushes imagination's limits in the dynamic realms of the Metaverse. ✨

🎭 Identity Quest: Embarks on a journey of self-discovery through art. 🧭

🗣️ Polyglot Creator: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Polish. 🌍

Dive into Sveety's world, where art meets the future!

🕹️ Gamer Since Forever: Over 20 years of gaming passion, starting with classics like Spyro & Crash Bandicoot. 🐉🏎️

🛠️ Developer Extraordinaire: Independent game developer with 5+ years of experience and an Animation degree. 🎓

🎨 3D Magic Maker: Started as a 3D generalist, creating models, special effects, and animations for games. ✨

🌐 Metaverse Pioneer: Contributed to virtual museums in the metaverse for VR experiences. 🕶️

🔍 Quality Assurance Hero: Ensured games met the highest standards before hitting the shelves. 🎮

🚀 Mentor for Game Changers: Here to guide you through the thrilling world of game development. 🌟

Join Aidan and let's craft some amazing video games together, turning your creative visions into reality! 🌈

📚 Academic Achiever: Psychology with Counselling grad, now pursuing a Master's in Health Psychology. 🎓

❤️ Gaming Enthusiast: From Minecraft and Animal Crossing to Roblox, a lifelong love for gaming. 🕹️

🛠️ Creative Developer: Enjoys adding personal twists to games and developing new concepts, including a unique Roblox Studio project. 👩‍💻

🐶 Innovative Therapist: Utilized games in dog-assisted therapy, creating engaging activities to connect therapy dogs with diverse groups. 🐕

🎨 Artistic Hobbyist: Passionate about painting, video editing, and baking, inspired by "Cooking Mama." 🎂

🎧 Compassionate Listener: Always ready to chat, listen, and connect on a Minecraft server. 🌐

Eager to meet Player 2 and embark on new gaming adventures together! 🌟

- 🚀 **From Turkiye to Tech Wizard**: Started in Turkiye, exploring electric and electronic engineering's magic. 🇹🇷✨

- 💻 **AI Club President**: Led the way in making computers smart with Artificial Intelligence. 🧠

- 🌉 **City-University Engagement Officer**: Bridged the gap between city folks and university students. 🤝

- 🏐 **Volleyball Enthusiast**: Captain, coach, and referee in Turkiye and the UK. 🇬🇧

- 📱 **Tech Creator**: Built an app for global currency values and developed games including "VolleyWar", a 2D shooter, and a 3D racer. 🎮

Can't wait to dive into Game Development adventures together! 🌈

🚀 Creative Soul: Talented in 3D art and FX editing, using tools like After Effects and Blender. 🖌️

📣 Youth Activist & Aspiring Lawyer: Passionate about making a difference. ⚖️

🕹️ Gamer & Anime Fan: Loves Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Roblox, Minecraft, Pikmin, and more. 🎮

🎥 Inspired by RWBY: Draws inspiration from RWBY for all art and edits, with a love for Violet Evergarden, Pokémon, Chainsaw Man, and works by Kyoto Animation. 🐉

🎶 Art Enthusiast: Enjoys exploring various forms of art, including music, animation, and literature. 📚

🗣️ Great Listener: Eager to share and hear about diverse interests. 🎧

An's world is a blend of creativity, advocacy, and community, always open to sharing and learning together.

💖 Videogame Lover: Passionate about Super Mario, Plants Vs Zombies, and vibrant, colorful games. 🌈

🛠️ Creative Builder: Crafts projects in Minecraft, Super Mario Maker, Unity, Adobe Premiere, and Autodesk Maya. 🏗️

🎮 Innovative Creator: Developed "Blaze Runner" in Unity, featuring Ash who speeds up by collecting logs. 🔥

🌟 Education and Growth: Studying Computer Games Development at Staffordshire University and expanding skills with Unreal Engine and C++. 🎓

Jack's journey from a game enthusiast to a developing expert is fueled by creativity, dedication, and a love for learning. 🚀

🎨 Digital Art Dynamo: Master of digital art & design applications, bringing creativity to life. 🖌️

🎮 Game Engine Virtuoso: Skilled in game engine development, blending art with interactive experiences. 🛠️

🏫 Empathetic Educator: Dedicated to teaching SEND classes, making a difference one student at a time. 👩‍🏫

🎓 Academic Achiever: Proud holder of a first-class Bachelor's degree with honours in Fine Art. 🏆

Louise combines technical skill, creative passion, and a commitment to education, shaping the future of digital art and game design. 🚀

- 🎓 **Educational Quest**: Graduated from Belfast Metropolitan College's game design HND course. 🏫

- 🕹️ **Early Gamer**: Started gaming at age two on his father's PlayStation. 👶🎮

- 🛠️ **Self-Taught Artist**: Inspired by indie games at 14, Adam built a PC and dove into fan communities, creating characters, flash comics, and doodles. 🎨

- 🔄 **Educational Challenges**: Faced obstacles in the school system, especially with math, leading to a pivot towards game design. 🔍

- 🎲 **Skills Arsenal**: Proficient in 3D modelling with Blender and Autodesk, Unity and Unreal engines, and currently learning Godot engine. 💻

- 📚 **Passions Beyond Gaming**: A lover of history, science, retro FPS, strategy games, simulation games, film, anime/manga, and table-top RPGs, especially those with deep world-building. 📖🌌

Adam is on a mission to blend his love for gaming with his passion for creativity and storytelling, eager to share and grow in the indie game community. 🌟

🏫 Origin Story: Started in high school, blending art with stories.

🖌️ Skills Unlocked:

Master of Blender & Unreal Engine for 8+ years 🌌

Pro in Zbrush & Substance suite for 5+ years 🎨

🎲 Gamer at Heart: From Minecraft adventures to The Last of Us and Uncharted explorations. Always hunting for Herobrine! 👾

📚 Bookworm and Movie Buff: Loves diving into comic books, the epic worlds of Middle Earth, and cinematic gems. Fan of J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Frank Herbert. 📖🎥

🚀 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Aficionado: Whether it's Star Wars or Star Trek, Auryn's imagination is interstellar. 🌠

🛠️ From Enthusiast to Expert: His journey from a high school hobbyist to a professional character concept artist is truly inspirational. ✨

Get ready to create, explore, and unleash your imagination with Auryn as your guide! 🌈