Mitchell Dixon
Game Developer
About Me
I'm Mitchell Dixon a Computer Games (Indie) student at Southampton Solent University. On this course I am learning the fundamentals of programming, game design, game engines, databases, and the work flows of many different platforms. In my spare time I enjoy creating games and I'm always try to push myself in every new game I make. Whether that's adding story elements or simply trying to add more complex mechanics. Whilst I love just sitting down and making a game on my own, I also love joining in at game jams and working hard to make sure my team makes an extra special game. I have learnt a lot from game jams in terms of team work and how to make sure that I not only work well in the team but encourage others to try their very best too.
CV
Personal Statement:
I am a reliable and trustworthy person who enjoys a challenge and likes to learn new things. My thinking is one of a scientific and mathematical nature, so I enjoy puzzles and finding solutions to problems. I am a good listener and have patience to follow through on instructions. I have a heart for helping people, which reflects in my charitable work, where I have volunteered in my own time. My work experience has enabled me to be a team player, but has also proved I am able to work on my own merits.
Skills:
C++ / C#
Object-Oriented
Unity
Agile
PowerPoint
MS Word
Team Work
Minutes
Visual Studio
GitHub
Defold Engine
Lua
UML
Photoshop
Pixel Art
UE4
3DS Max
Maya
X-normal
Sketches
Trello
Audacity
Education:
I'm currently studying Computer Games (Indie) at Southampton Solent University. I enjoy learning about programming in C++/C# and have got very used to using Unity. I love units that teach me something new or help me get better at an existing skill. Game creation units have been my favourite so far as they combined game design challenges with programming.
Southampton Solent University 2016 till present
Lambeth College. September 2014 to 2016:
Creative Media Production(Game Development) BTEC Level 3 extended diploma (DDM)
I studied game design at Lambeth College where I started to learn how the games industry operates and how to be successful in it. The diversity of the students helps me to always stay open minded and I value the range of cultures that I get to study alongside. My course has helped me develop many game design related skills but also teamwork, coordination, leadership (in group tasks) and dedication.
Bishop Justus C of E School. September 2007-2012:
Maths Chemistry Biology Physics English
A A A A B
History Business Religious Studies Art and Design
B B B C
Employment:
Cash Generator Bromley. Sales Assistant.
Jan 2014 to Aug 2014
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Exceeded sales targets by doubling what was expected of me, target was always £500, I brought in £800-1000 per day. Before I left Cash generator I checked the total sales for every staff member and I had the highest sales figures.
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Worked with a range of staff members from different backgrounds and achieved top of the region sales (always in top 4 stores) for our shop by working together.
Save the Children UK Charity Shop, Orpington. Volunteer.
May 2011 to Aug 2013
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Had excellent customer relations as I never had any arguments with customers and I always meet their expectations. I achieved this by being patient and making sure I talked respectfully.
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Managed staff as an assistant when the manager left. I made sure my colleagues were efficient whilst making sure they were happy.
Elimu Foundation's Kenya Trip.
June 2013
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Fund-raised my trip expenses (£1000) with a super successful coffee morning that raised 50% and by other means e.g. a sponsored swim.
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I had to teach Kenyan Children science with no experience in teaching, I achieved this by studying my materials and improvising.
Save the Children UK Head Office, Central London.
28/03/2011 to 8/04/2011 & 13/08/2012 to 17/08/2012
Worked on the emergency team where I gained office experience and new administration skills such as writing business emails, newsletters, booking flights, attending meetings and photocopying. At the end of my stay the Head of Emergencies team was so impressed and he gave me a letter, which stated my merit.