Entry-level story writer and narrative-focused content creator with a strong passion for RPGs and player-driven storytelling. I’m drawn to character choice, worldbuilding, lore, quests, companions, moral decisions, and dialogue-driven journeys that feel personal and memorable. I bring practical experience from fast-paced customer-facing roles where I’ve developed clear communication, audience awareness, tone control, collaboration, and attention to detail. Alongside my work, I’m building a writing portfolio focused on game story concepts, characters, dialogue samples, quest outlines, lore entries, and branching narrative ideas—willing to learn tools and production workflows and deliver reliable, well-edited drafts.

Scott Durnin

Entry-level story writer and narrative-focused content creator with a strong passion for RPGs and player-driven storytelling. I’m drawn to character choice, worldbuilding, lore, quests, companions, moral decisions, and dialogue-driven journeys that feel personal and memorable. I bring practical experience from fast-paced customer-facing roles where I’ve developed clear communication, audience awareness, tone control, collaboration, and attention to detail. Alongside my work, I’m building a writing portfolio focused on game story concepts, characters, dialogue samples, quest outlines, lore entries, and branching narrative ideas—willing to learn tools and production workflows and deliver reliable, well-edited drafts.

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Entry-level story writer and narrative-focused content creator with a strong passion for RPGs and player-driven storytelling. I’m drawn to character choice, worldbuilding, lore, quests, companions, moral decisions, and dialogue-driven journeys that feel personal and memorable.

I bring practical experience from fast-paced customer-facing roles where I’ve developed clear communication, audience awareness, tone control, collaboration, and attention to detail. Alongside my work, I’m building a writing portfolio focused on game story concepts, characters, dialogue samples, quest outlines, lore entries, and branching narrative ideas—willing to learn tools and production workflows and deliver reliable, well-edited drafts.

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Work Experience

Food & Beverage Supervisor at Maldron Dublin Airport
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led daily food and beverage operations in a busy airport hotel. Managed organisation and prioritisation during service, guest issues, complaints, and handovers, maintaining calm decision-making under pressure. Communicated clearly with guests, colleagues, and managers to control tone and deliver concise information. Trained and supported new staff by breaking guidance into simple steps and adapting explanations for different people. Coordinated across bar, restaurant, meetings, events, and front-of-house areas, building collaborative habits useful for production-style creative environments. Maintained quality through service checks, stock control, cash reconciliation, product knowledge, and accuracy/consistency. Observed customer behaviour and everyday moments to inspire realistic characters and grounded story ideas.
Food & Beverage Assistant at Maldron Dublin Airport
October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Delivered efficient service in a high-volume airport hotel environment, building active listening, audience awareness, and clear verbal communication. Worked flexibly across bar, restaurant, meetings, and events while handling food-related duties. Followed procedures accurately while managing multiple tasks, supporting reliability and deadline awareness needed for revision discipline in production workflows.
Crew Member at McDonald’s Omni Shopping Centre
November 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Worked efficiently in a high-volume, procedure-led environment while maintaining speed and accuracy under pressure. Handled drive-through and counter communication, clarifying information quickly and responding concisely and customer-friendly. Managed stock intake and stockroom organisation, reinforcing structured information handling and dependable task completion.
Bartender at Astro Park Sports Bar
May 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Provided attentive bar service, listened to customer requests, and responded professionally in a busy social environment. Supervised children’s birthday parties on the astro pitches using clear instructions, organisation, and calm communication to keep groups engaged. Read group dynamics, handled unexpected situations, and adjusted tone for different audiences.
Customer Assistant at Dealz, Omni Shopping Centre
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Maintained clean, organised, and well-stocked aisles while supporting store presentation and customer experience through careful attention to visual detail. Assisted customers at checkout with friendly service and clear communication, strengthening patience, listening skills, and awareness of individual needs. Noted small customer behaviours and everyday interactions that can support believable character writing and relatable dialogue.

Education

Leaving Certificate at St. David’s C.B.S.
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Junior Certificate at St. David’s C.B.S.
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Primary Education at St. Brendan’s B.N.S.
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Reach Programme Graduate Level 1 at Reach Programme
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Junior Certificate at St. David’s C.B.S.
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Leaving Certificate at St. David’s C.B.S.
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Primary Education at St. Brendan’s B.N.S.
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

Qualifications

Reach Programme Graduate (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Fire Warden
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
First Aid Training
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026
Game Story Writing & Narrative Skills
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality