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Dan Tonkin

@dantonkin1

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I create content, coordinate projects, and test AAA games for tech and SaaS teams.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a long-term role at a mission-driven international game or tech company where I can contribute through content, coordination, administrative support, and quality assurance in a remote-first, collaborative environment.

I've supported Localsoft and Universally Speaking on functional quality assurance for AAA pre-release games, identifying gameplay, UI, UX, performance, and stability issues. I log, track, and validate bugs in Jira using PAL methodology, HTR steps, and OBS capture evidence.

Across freelance tech, SaaS, and creative clients, I've managed inboxes, calendars, project timelines, documentation, digital assets, copywriting, video editing, and motion graphics for distributed teams. At 100 Pound Social, I organise editorial calendars and assets for more than 20 clients while coordinating workflows through HeyOrca and Trello.

My production background spans writing, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing for animation, television, film, commercials, and short films. I'm seeking a long-term opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven international game or tech company.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

LQA and FQA Tester

Current

Localsoft and Universally Speaking

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Functional Quality Assurance testing on AAA pre-release game titles across multiple platforms. Conducting penetrative and destructive testing to identify gameplay, UI, UX, performance, and stability issues.

Functional QA Penetration Testing Jira OBS PAL Methodology HTR Steps

Current

Social Media Manager / Copywriter

Current

100 Pound Social

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Organised digital assets and editorial calendars for over 20 SMB to large-scale clients. Coordinated project workflows using HeyOrca and Trello, reporting to editors and managers.

Social Media Management Copywriting Editorial Calendar HeyOrca Trello Project Coordination

Current

Administrative & Content Support

Current

Various Clients

Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Provided virtual administrative support for clients across tech, SaaS, and creative sectors, writing copy, video editing and motion graphics for SMB to large-scale businesses. Managed email inboxes, project timelines, task tracking, and calendar scheduling.

Copywriting Video Editing Motion Graphics Email Management Project Management Trello Google Workspace

Project & Production Coordinator

High Speed Rail Solutions / Plytix / EvoPure / Warmy

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Managed appointments, scheduling, briefings, files, invoicing and client liaison for all video projects. Created and edited visual content while handling backend administrative needs.

Project Coordination Scheduling Client Liaison Video Editing

Teacher (+ e-learner video editor)

ILA (Vietnam) - Colegio Del Sol and Stael Ruffinelli de Orti

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Planned and taught learner objectives in language and media production with schools, language institutions and online consecutive classes for both 1-2-1 and group lessons. Provided feedback for learners and exam preparation, and edited e-learner content and motion graphics.

Teaching Lesson Planning Video Editing Motion Graphics Feedback Exam Preparation

Filmmaker Writer

Aero Orange Animations, 8x30 min episodes - Writer · Produce

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)

Researched, planned and scheduled shot lists, call sheets, and risk assessments. Scripted productions and implemented feedback, building pitch decks, procuring cast, crew, locations, equipment, accommodation and transportation for film unit, client liaison, invoicing.