Freddie Thurstans
Game Developer & Software Engineer

Freddie

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CHAPTER I

A life spent in worlds.

I’m an independent game developer with experience building atmospheric, narrative-rich experiences from the ground up.

CHAPTER II

Projects

CHAPTER III

Experience

Go Ape

Go Ape - Customer Activity Assistant

Company Employed • Full-time

July 2025 – September 2025 • Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest

In this role, I ensured a positive customer experience from arrival to leave. My responsibilities included conducting safety briefs and checks, supervising customers throughout the course, and maintaining all health and safety rules. I always delivered high standards of customer service, showing professionalism, clear communication, and a strong awareness of risk management.
KEY SKILLS & TOOLS
Customer Service
Health & Safety
Risk Management
Team Collaboration
Communication
Adaptability
The Bakehouse

Barista/Catering Assistant - The Bakehouse Yorkshire Cafe

Company Employed • Full-time

March 2024 - June 2025 • Crake

While working at the Bakehouse as a Barista and Catering Assistant, the role required me to liaise with customers, taking and preparing orders and handling money. I am confident in operating an ordering and payment system. I work well as part of the team and with independent jobs.
KEY SKILLS & TOOLS
Customer Service
Cash Handling
POS Systems
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Working Under Pressure
At The Mill

Food and Beverage Assistant - At The Mill Cafe and Venue

Company Employed • Part-time

July 2022 - September 2023 • Stillington

Tasks included the preparation of food, cleaning and maintenance of the site and assisting with setting up the venue for events such as weddings and parties. Delivering customer orders within the grounds during busy events and Saturday service, operating iPad with SumUp machine.
KEY SKILLS & TOOLS
Customer Service
Front of House
Cash Handling
Event Support
Team Collaboration
Communication
The Gulshan

Food and Beverage Assistant - The Gulshan Indian Restaurant

Company Employed • Full-time

March 2020 - February 2025 • Stillington

My role included dealing with customers both over the phone and in person. Taking and preparing orders, both with food and drinks. Handling money and assisting with kitchen stock management. I worked behind the bar as Front of House welcoming and serving customers.
KEY SKILLS & TOOLS
Customer Service
Front of House
Cash Handling
Event Support
Team Collaboration
Communication

Additional Employment

Paper Round

Stillington Stores • 3 Years

Car Washing

Self-Employed • 2 Years

Grass Cutting

Self-Employed • 4 Years

Family Furniture Business

Ongoing

KEY SKILLS
Customer Service
Time Management
Self-Motivation
Reliability
Cash Handling
Physical Work

EDUCATION

Games Development BSc (Hons)

York St John University • United Kingdom

2025 – 2029

UAL Computer Games Development Extended Diploma Level 3

York College • Merit • 120 UCAS Points

2023 – 2025

GCSEs

Easingwold Outwood Academy • 2018 – 2023

United Kingdom
Mathematics – 5
English – 3
Science – 4/5
Geography – 4
Design & Technology – 4
Contact Me

Let’s build something together.

Whether it’s a collaboration, contract work, or just talking about games and forests — I’d love to hear from you.