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Narrative designer and writer for indie games, with a heritage background and field archaeology experience. I combine story craft with research, record-keeping, and public-facing communication skills.
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Work Experience
House Sitter at Independent
April 1, 2026 - PresentOverseeing property and pets while owners are away.
Field Archaeologist at Foundations Archaeology
May 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026Fieldwork excavating features, recording data, photographing sections, and following archival procedures to preserve records before backfilling.
Archaeologist at MOLA
July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025Fieldwork at Swindon site; excavation and feature processing.
Archaeologist at MOLA
February 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Fieldwork at Northampton site performing excavation and feature recording.
Field Archaeologist at MOLA
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Gained Roman and Iron Age site excavation experience and learned to work in difficult weather and field conditions. Used digital record-keeping while completing archaeological fieldwork including recording, measuring, excavation, and survey.
Game Developer
January 1, 2024 - PresentLearned Unity, Blender, C#, and the fundamentals of game design. Worked on a horror game with a customer in mind and focused on problem-solving through difficult bugs using a creative approach.
Freelance Game Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloping small game projects using Unity 3D; learning C#; using Blender and Procreate for 3D models and textures; exploring Unreal Engine; designing game concepts and writing game narratives.
Customer Service at New Zealand Electoral Commission
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Assisting voters, explaining processes and ensuring compliance with regulations.
New Zealand Electoral Commission at New Zealand Electoral Commission
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Worked in electoral processes with strict regulations and law-related procedures.
Field Archaeologist at MOLAG
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Roman and Iron Age excavation experience, including working in challenging weather and using digital record-keeping for archaeological fieldwork (recording, measuring, excavation, survey).
Freelance Writer
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Ran a self-employed writing business, managing schedule and budgets. Sourced clients and relationships and delivered professional written work for multiple platforms.
Freelance Writer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023SEO writing, ghostwriting, research blogs, and travel writing for various clients.
Lab Assistant at University of Otago
April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Analysing pottery; SEM sampling and data collection; statistical analysis.
Digitiser at Archives New Zealand
March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Archival digitising; handling sensitive records with confidentiality.
Archives Assistant at Archives New Zealand
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Digitised records using a mix of scanners and cameras, supporting archival digital preservation workflows.
Casual Archaeology Fieldwork at SPAR
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Excavation and monitoring excavation by digger.
Front of House at Larnach Castle
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Customer service, café work, gift shop, gate security, and general site operations.
Tutor at New Zealand Heritage
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Digitising records and tutoring ANTH courses; archaeology education support.
Front of House at La Porchetta
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Customer service across café, shop, and gate areas.
Volunteer at University of Otago Anthropology Society
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Volunteer with the student society.
Volunteer at Redcliffe excavation
January 1, 2019 - January 7, 2019One-week volunteering at the Redcliffe site.
Field Assistant at Papanui Inlet Excavations
January 1, 2019 - January 14, 2019Two-week excavations; fieldwork experience.
Tutor at University of Otago Anthropology Courses
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Tutoring ANTH 204 Pacific Archaeology and introductory ANTH courses.
Volunteer Archaeologist at Shar Briden projects
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019Casual archaeology work and field visits.
Volunteer Archaeologist at South Papuan coast excavations
January 1, 2019 - January 14, 2019Volunteer excavations; fieldwork experience.
Warehousing / Nightfill (Christmas cover) at The Warehouse
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Seasonal warehousing and restocking / nightfill work.
Retail at The Campus Shop
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Retail role.
Retail Assistant at The Campus Shop
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Retail duties and customer service.
Paper Round
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Delivery/paper route work.
Café Customer Service at Oriana Park Café
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Part-time café role (customer service).
Paper Round Assistant at Local Paper Round
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Delivery tasks for local newspaper.
Oriana Park Café Employee at Oriana Park Café
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Part-time cafe work including barista tasks.
Kitchen Assistant/Feeder at Kaiapoi Lodge
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Kitchen duties and feeding tasks.
Education
Master of Arts in Archaeology (First Class) at University of Otago, Dunedin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology (First Class) at University of Otago, Dunedin
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology at University of Canterbury (UC)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology at University of Otago
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Fine Arts degree (UNCOMPLETED) at University of Canterbury, Christchurch
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 at New Zealand High School System
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Games Design and Development (Online) at TEES
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Introduction to QGIS for Historic Environment Professionals Online Course at Online Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023MA in Archaeology at University of Otago
January 1, 2020 - August 26, 2026BA in Archaeology at University of Otago
January 1, 2018 - August 26, 2026Qualifications
Introduction to QGIS for Historic Environment Professionals Online Course
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Games Design and Development (Online)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Game Design and Development (Online)
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2026Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2026Games Design and Development (Online)
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Cyber Security
January 1, 2026 - August 26, 2026Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2026Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter
January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Gaming, Agriculture & Mining, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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