Hi, I'm Shawny!

About Me

I’ve been officially working in the games industry since 2021, but my journey in building online communities started way back in 2013. Creating thriving, inclusive, and engaged communities has always been my passion—whether through community management, social media strategy, or event-driven engagement.

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I have experience in:

🎮 Community management – fostering strong player connections and engagement
📢 Social media management – crafting content strategies that drive interaction and growth
📣 Marketing, PR & influencer relations – working alongside third-party teams for campaign execution
✨ Accessibility consulting – supporting inclusive design processes within Bonsai Collective
✅ Production & QA support – helping ensure smooth development and quality player experiences

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Basically, I wear a lot of hats and I love it!

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Beyond my professional work, I also volunteer with Blind Burners, a CIC where I help run a pilot programme pairing Blind and Visually Impaired game devs with sighted industry professionals to navigate in-person gaming conferences like Develop and Pocket Gamer Connects. I’ve been a guide with them for several years and now support their marketing, community, and social media efforts as well.

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When I’m not managing communities or crafting social strategies, you’ll find me writing fiction, mostly in fantasy, sci-fi, and speculative fiction. I focus mainly on short stories but also have longer projects in the works, including a choices-matter narrative game that I’m developing in my free time. I’ve been diving into narrative design tools like Arcweave, Twine and Inky to bring it to life.

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🚀 I’m currently open to work and seeking new opportunities in community management, social media management, and marketing - preferably within games or adjacent industries. If you’re looking for someone who knows how to build engaged, sustainable communities, let’s chat!