Curriculum Vitae

Everything you want to know (and more) before hiring me

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  • Afon Taf High School - GCSE

    September 2013 - June 2018

    • 3 x A* Grades - Numeracy, Double Award Science

    • 3 x A Grades - Maths, CiDA (IT), History

    • 2 x B Grades - French, English Language

    The College Merthyr Tydfil - Level 3 BTEC Sports Course

    September 2018 - June 2020

    • Grade: D*DD

    University of South Wales - Sport and Exercise Science (BSc)

    September 2020 - July 2023

    • First Class Honours

    • “Student of the Year” award in my third year

    • Level 2 Gym Instructor

    • Level 3 Personal Trainer

    • Level 1 Disability Inclusion Training (UK DIT)

    • Full UK Drivers License

    • Manual Handling (CPD Certified)

    • Protection of Adults and Safeguarding From Abuse (CPD Certified)

    • Level 3 Outdoor First Aid

    • Enhanced DBS

  • Merthyr Leisure, Rhydycar — Work Experience

    July 17th - July 21st 2017

    I completed work experience in Rhydycar Leisure Centre, assisting the gym staff. I had to welcome people at the desk, monitor particular equipment and assist people in using certain pieces of equipment correctly and safely. This helped me develop my communication skills, impersonal skills and knowledge of a fitness environment.

    Sports Coaching Abroad, ERASMUS

    February 17 - March 03, 2019

    During college, I was selected to go on a two-week work experience trip to Baza, Spain to deliver PE lessons to secondary school pupils. This trip developed my interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances and ability to teach new activities and skills with the use of physical demonstration due to the language barrier present.

    In-house Sports Photographer, BikePark Wales

    November 2019 - November 2022

    My current position is In-House Photographer at BikePark Wales, a mountain bike centre in Merthyr Tydfil. This role has built my interpersonal skills along with the obvious benefits to my content creation abilities. Working in the marketing department has improved my knowledge of marketing strategies and building lasting connections with brands and partners.

    Student Ambassador, University of South Wales

    September 2022 - Ongoing

    My role as a student ambassador has involved providing support and demonstrating laboratory procedures such as VO2 Max and Hydrodensitometry measurements when local schools and colleges visit the university. I have also played a supporting role at other university events, such as open days and applicant events.

  • Photography:

    • “Highly Commended” photographer by the Welsh Ornithology Society, 2022

    • “Photo Of The Year” winner - Ar Agor Photography Club, 2019

    • My images have been used by Atherton Bikes, Fox, and Red Bull and appeared in IMB magazine.

    Education:

    • Senior Prefect - Afon Taf High School

    • Course Representative for all three years - Sport and Exercise BSc at the University of South Wales. 2020-23

    • “Student of the Year” - Year 3, Sport and Exercise Science BSc at the University of South Wales. 2023

  • English (Native)

    Norwegian (Conversational)

    • Strong understanding of computers and technology.

    • Basic coding knowledge in Python and HTML

    • Content Creation Skills and Marketing Knowledge

    • Strong communication, leadership and team working skills.

    • Fast learner of new skills.

  • Rapture Gaming Festival, Cardiff.

    8th and 9th September 2018

    General helper.

    Disability Sports Merthyr, Merthyr Tydfil

    July 2023 - Ongoing

    Supporting the delivery of disability-inclusive sports and physical activity sessions

  • To better gauge what type of person I am, have a look at what I do in my free time:

    • Photography - As well as formerly working as a sports photographer, I’m also a passionate wildlife photographer. Take a look at my photography website

    • Rowing - Member of USW Rowing Club since September 2021

    • Reading - Primarily non-fiction. This is the source of lots of my marketing knowledge and what feeds my interest in science

    • Chess - ~800 ELO

  • Dan Bufton - Head Officer of Active Merthyr and Disability Sport Merthyr

    Dr George Rose - Course leader during my Sports Science BSc

    Dr Thomas Owens - Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of South Wales. Also, my dissertation supervisor.

    Dr Chris Marley - Senior Lecturer at the University of South Wales

    Trevor Harris - Lab technician at the University of South Wales

    Nick Pole - Marketing Manager at BikePark Wales, whilst I was employed there.

    *Reference contact details can be provided on request