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I’m a hard-working, creative student with a passion for gaming and coding. I enjoy building worlds and narratives, and I’m motivated by learning new tools and developing my own ideas into real projects. I like working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others. I’m detail-focused, reliable, and bring experience from education, care/support roles, and university software development to every opportunity.…I’m a hard-working, creative student with a passion for gaming and coding. I enjoy building worlds and narratives, and I’m motivated by learning new tools and developing my own ideas into real projects. I like working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others. I’m detail-focused, reliable, and bring experience from education, care/support roles, and university software development to every opportunity.

Hope Axford-Dando

Game Developer, Game Designer, Programmer, +2

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I’m a hard-working, creative student with a passion for gaming and coding. I enjoy building worlds and narratives, and I’m motivated by learning new tools and developing my own ideas into real projects. I like working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others. I’m detail-focused, reliable, and bring experience from education, care/support roles, and university software development to every opportunity.…I’m a hard-working, creative student with a passion for gaming and coding. I enjoy building worlds and narratives, and I’m motivated by learning new tools and developing my own ideas into real projects. I like working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others. I’m detail-focused, reliable, and bring experience from education, care/support roles, and university software development to every opportunity.

Available to hire

I’m a hard-working, creative student with a passion for gaming and coding. I enjoy building worlds and narratives, and I’m motivated by learning new tools and developing my own ideas into real projects.

I like working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others. I’m detail-focused, reliable, and bring experience from education, care/support roles, and university software development to every opportunity.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Intermediate

Welsh

Advanced

Work Experience

Dog Sitter at Paid clients

January 1, 2025 - Present

Cared for one or more dogs by feeding, providing water, cleaning up after the dog(s), bathing when needed, walking, and playing. Monitored behaviour for any changes and maintained a consistent daily routine. Focused on ensuring a safe and comforting environment and building trust with both dogs and owners.

Cleaner (domestic cleaning support) at Friends and family (paid)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Cleaned whole flats, including individuals’ homes with medical needs and OCD. Used cleaning tools and followed specific instructions and schedules. Tasks included vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, sanitising, dish and cutlery cleaning, and cleaning medical equipment. Followed safety requirements (e.g., keeping liquids away from sockets) and assisted with additional household tasks such as building items (e.g., wardrobes), helping with shopping, and restocking fridges and cupboards while adapting to individual needs.

Teaching Assistant (Year One and Additional Educational Needs) at Llanedeyrn Primary School

June 13, 2022 - June 24, 2022

Supported children with additional needs, including helping with letter formation, spelling, reading and writing tasks. Assisted with classroom duties such as photocopying, laminating, whiteboard activities, sports day preparation, and supporting children during school dinners. Completed IT-related tasks and assisted with basic Welsh activities. Helped deliver science and arts/crafts activities, learned basic sign language to improve communication, and ensured children’s safety while actively communicating with staff and students.

Education

GCSEs (English Language, Mathematics, Double Award Science, Welsh, Art, Business, Health and Social Care, Religious Education) at St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care; Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Bac); Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate (pass) at St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

BSc Computer Games Design and Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026