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Ruairi Mclaren

Ruairi Mclaren

Digital Inclusion Trainer
Swansea

Summary

I am a skilled digital content creator, filmmaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience producing accessible, engaging content for diverse audiences. Currently working as a Digital Inclusion Trainer for Digital Communities Wales, I create multimedia content, including video case studies, short films, and digital storytelling projects that promote inclusion and digital confidence.

I also manage content and short form video creation for my music project The Glorybirds, building audience engagement on Instagram and TikTok using tools like Capcut, Final Cut Pro, and platform-specific features.

Alongside my creative work, I have developed expertise in the ethical and practical use of AI for content creation, digital communications, and process improvement. I actively explore AI’s potential to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and storytelling while considering its risks and limitations.

With strong video editing skills and a proactive, creative approach to digital content, I have a proven track record of delivering inclusive, accessible communications. As a father to four young children, I have a personal connection to early years education and a genuine interest in supporting the values of the Froebel Trust.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Digital Inclusion Trainer

Digital Communities Wales
01.2018 - Current

Digital Trainer

RNIB - Get Online Today Programme
01.2015 - 01.2018

Digital Inclusion Officer

Communities 2.0 – University of South Wales
03.2012 - 01.2015

Information Assistant

Swansea Central Library
01.2009 - 01.2012

Digital Inclusion Officer

Clase and Caemawr Communities First
01.2007 - 01.2009

Digital Image Scanner/Editor

South Wales Argus Newspaper
09.2006 - 01.2007

Community Artist / Freelance Film Maker

03.2006 - 09.2006

Project Artist

Arts For Us, The Guildhall
05.2003 - 02.2006

Freelance Film Maker

06.2002 - 05.2003

Youth Arts Officer

The Resource Centre
06.2001 - 06.2002

Sessional Worker

Barnardos
01.2001 - 12.2001

Education

BA Hons - Media

Swansea Institute Higher Education
01.1998 - 01.2001

Skills

Video production

Audio production

Content Creation

Digital Storytelling

Digital marketing expertise

Webinar facilitation

Training facilitation

Effective public speaking

Social media management

Songwriting

AI technology expertise

Timeline

Digital Inclusion Trainer - Digital Communities Wales
01.2018 - Current
Digital Trainer - RNIB - Get Online Today Programme
01.2015 - 01.2018
Digital Inclusion Officer - Communities 2.0 – University of South Wales
03.2012 - 01.2015
Information Assistant - Swansea Central Library
01.2009 - 01.2012
Digital Inclusion Officer - Clase and Caemawr Communities First
01.2007 - 01.2009
Digital Image Scanner/Editor - South Wales Argus Newspaper
09.2006 - 01.2007
Community Artist / Freelance Film Maker -
03.2006 - 09.2006
Project Artist - Arts For Us, The Guildhall
05.2003 - 02.2006
Freelance Film Maker -
06.2002 - 05.2003
Youth Arts Officer - The Resource Centre
06.2001 - 06.2002
Sessional Worker - Barnardos
01.2001 - 12.2001
Swansea Institute Higher Education - BA Hons, Media
01.1998 - 01.2001
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