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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

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
Ruairi MclarenDigital Inclusion Trainer