Tom OHara

Experience

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  Microsoft & Comworks Ltd

  May 2011 - May 2011

  Video Editing & Syncing Personnel

  I worked for Comworks alongside Microsoft for the Microsoft UKTechDays2011. I was a part of a team of 14 people that went and worked on the conference in London. My role was behind the scenes of the conference, involved in syncing and editing the live footage over the week so that they could be uploaded to the Microsoft website. I worked in a team of 6; 3 of us syncing and 3 of us editing the videos. The work was demanding, with over 50 sessions to sync and edit and 12 hour shifts. The teamwork we had was vital, and the experience I gained was priceless. I enjoyed the experience and adapted to the work quickly.I was also lucky enough to be interviewed by Microsoft's own Phil Cross; Video of the interview can be found here - http://youtu.be/FR3jAn8Kpa4. Show less

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  The University of Salford

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2014

  Producer & Game Designer

  I graduated The University of Salford with a First Class Honours in BSc(Hons) Computer & Video Games.My studies provided unparalleled experience in the development and production of video games. Throughout my studies I created and produced multiple video games; most notably creating, designing, and producing to fruition my own board game Knight Arena: Mid Galcious. I was also the Producer for Phoenix Ascension, a 3rd person hack-and-slash adventure made within the Unity engine. These experiences helped me improve my design and production abilities in: 3D Modelling, Production, Game Mechanics & Game Design, as well as Agile & Waterfall methodologies. I acquired effective skills in: Time Management and Resourcefulness, Understandings of Pipelines and Deadlines. As well as Efficiency in both Asset Production, and Self/Team Management. Show less

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  Lamplight Studios

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  QA Lead

  I worked for Lamplight Studios as a Quality Assurance Lead on the game A Pixel Story, the work was done over 3 days 10am - 4pm where I worked under Peter Yates the QA Manager. My job was to manage and oversee 20 QA Testers finding, assuring and reproducing bug reports. I gathered bug reports from the testers and made my own report upon that so relevant information was fed back to the QA Manager so in the case of the bug needing to be reproduced that it could be done easily and effectively. Show less

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  Keywords Studios

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2021

  Lead QA Tester & QA Tester

  I worked as a QA Tester and Lead QA Tester for VMC and the companies that acquire their services. I was always apart of a 35-45+ team of testers each session held. I have tested numerous projects within allocated hours, formulating in-depth analysis of specific areas of the game/s being tested. I have been apart of stress testing, quest line fluidity, and breaking games in a unique way, naming a few. After the session/s are over, and during, I formulate reports in a professional and timely manner, giving concise information needed by the companies I am testing for. Show less

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  Various Companies

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2021

  Lead QA Tester

  I have been apart of many various companies supplying Leadership to their QA teams. These games ranged from Indie to AAA, and everything between. A part of a teamwork environment, some as little as 5 people, some as big as 50+. It was my role to make sure the various sections of the company were talking with each other and to flag game breaking bugs, gameplay breaks and player feedback to the wider team,I always took pride in my work and delivered passion into the company at every level.Some games I've been apart of in this role: For Honor, Tom Clancy's The Division, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Total War: Rome 2 - Wrath of Sparta, LEGO DC Super Villains, Total War: Attila, Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Total War: Warhammer, Far Cry 5, Watch Dogs: Legion, Star Citizen, Squadron 42, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, Evil Dead, Zombie Army 4: Dead War Show less

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  Toys R Us UK

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2016

  Store Assistant
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  Interact Contact Centres

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  Sales & Service Executive
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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2020

  AWS Technical Consultant
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  Turopium

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  Working as the Creator Outreach branch of the new Beauty & Lifestyle Influencer side of Turopium. My job includes researching, assessing, and shortlisting creators to set criteria outlined together with the Talent Manager. Most of my job is looking through influencer stats software and platforms, mainly TikTok and Instagram, inputting information into a Outreach Master excel spreadsheet and sending the shortlist off for review. I also send out cold emails to those creators selected for outreach and onboard those interested with the Talent Manager for further integration and talks. Show less

  • Talent Coordinator

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Talent Assitant

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Talent Outreach

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Kairos Group

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Talent Coordinator

    Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Talent Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Talent Outreach

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Kyma Media

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Talent Coordinator
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  Creator Crafted

  Nov 2023 - now

  Operations Manager
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  Crusader Talent

  Nov 2023 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Interim Operations Manager

    Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Talent & Operations Coordinator

    Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
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  Affinity Media Group

  Nov 2023 - now

  Campaign Manager