I am a Game Design student at Sheridan College. I am passionate about creating interesting stories and being able to bring them alive through illustration and character art/design. I have dedicated my life to art and I know I am never done learning, I am striving to improve my skills anyway I know how to better myself as an artist and a professional. I have worked on several personal and collaborative projects where I have worked as a game designer, artist, systems designer and narrative designer. I do have a personal website that I have compiled my ever-growing portfolio into: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Laura Shody

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I am a Game Design student at Sheridan College. I am passionate about creating interesting stories and being able to bring them alive through illustration and character art/design. I have dedicated my life to art and I know I am never done learning, I am striving to improve my skills anyway I know how to better myself as an artist and a professional. I have worked on several personal and collaborative projects where I have worked as a game designer, artist, systems designer and narrative designer. I do have a personal website that I have compiled my ever-growing portfolio into: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I am a Game Design student at Sheridan College. I am passionate about creating interesting stories and being able to bring them alive through illustration and character art/design. I have dedicated my life to art and I know I am never done learning, I am striving to improve my skills anyway I know how to better myself as an artist and a professional.

I have worked on several personal and collaborative projects where I have worked as a game designer, artist, systems designer and narrative designer.

I do have a personal website that I have compiled my ever-growing portfolio into: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Playground Attendant at African Lion Safari
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Supervised children in the wet play area and play ground, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. Maintained cleanliness and organization of playground equipment to uphold hygiene and safety standards. Assisted in monitoring and enforcing rules to promote a secure play experience for all visitors.
Volunteer at Toronto Cat Rescue
November 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Cared for cats awaiting adoption, maintained clean cages and adoption rooms, and assisted with pre-qualified adoption processes. Kept accurate records and aided clients with proper cat amenities for their future homes.
Volunteer at Rockwell Automation
October 31, 2017 - October 31, 2019
Assisted with room setup for activities at the annual children’s Christmas party; handled cash transactions and ensured accurate gift distribution.
Graphic Designer at GR Sign Design
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Enrolled in a summer co-op program through school and worked as a graphic designer; became familiar with Adobe Illustrator and graphically designed several projects; gained a business perspective on graphic design and learned how many different industrial level machinery are important for a graphic design business.
Volunteer at Doon Heritage Village Kitchen
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019
Volunteered for various special events; duties included assisting with tours, clean-up crew, baking, set-up and tear down.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Game Design at Sheridan College
September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2028
Secondary School Diploma at Monsignor Doyle C.S.S.
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2026

Qualifications

Health and Safety Awareness for Ontario Workers
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026
PPE Selection, Use and Care Certification
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026
WHMIS (GHS) Introductory Certification
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026
Workplace Violence Awareness for Workers (Ontario) Certification
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026
Excellence in Customer Service Certification
January 1, 2023 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Dumpster Dining

    Dumpster Dining is an Alt.Ctrl game designed by a team of Sheridan College Game Design students. The first version of the game was made in 4 days during a week long game jam hosted by Sheridan College in October 2025. The entire team was made up of 5 randomly assigned students in years 1-3 of the program.

    In Dumpster Dining, you play as a mangy little raccoon who owns their own raccoons only back alley dumpster restaurant. On screen, raccoons will sit at tables and place orders, and it is YOUR job to dig through the dumpster and fish out items to serve to and satisfy your trash-eating clientele!

    Our game was an Alt.Ctrl Finalist at GDC San Francisco 2026.

    Link to my website where you can see more about the project: https://www.twine.net/signin