Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Alberta Karisma Sheriff

Abbey Wood,Greenwich

Summary

Disciplined and proactive young coach with over a decade of consistent involvement in sport, now progressing into structured coaching and player development. Combining competitive playing experience with hands-on coaching across a range of abilities, bringing strong initiative, consistency and the ability to build confidence in others. Alongside coaching, I have developed organisational, creative and commercial awareness through event planning and hospitality experience. I am now seeking a tennis coaching or sports development apprenticeship, with long-term aspirations in coaching, grassroots sports and sports business.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Hospitality & Events Operations Support

Bongo's Kitchen
London
2023.05 - Current
  • Support front-of-house service and customer experience
  • Assist with event setup, styling and coordination
  • Contribute ideas for event concepts and presentation
  • Work effectively within a team in fast-paced environments

Freelance Event Planner & Stylist

AKS Business Consulting
London & Kent
2022.07 - Current
  • Plan and coordinate events from concept through to execution
  • Manage logistics, timelines and client communication
  • Deliver creative event concepts with strong attention to detail
  • Work independently, taking ownership of delivery and client experience
  • Collaborated with caterers and entertainment providers to ensure a cohesive event experience.

Assistant Tennis Coach

Abbey Wood Tennis Club
London, Greenwich
2019.09 - Current
  • Support weekly group and individual coaching sessions (approx. 10-15 players per session)
  • Assist in drills, technique development and structured session delivery
  • Adapt communication and coaching style to suit different learning needs
  • Contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that builds player confidence
  • Take initiative in supporting session flow and player engagement

Education

Leigh Academy Blackheath
London
2024.09 -

GCSEs -

Leigh Academy Blackheath
London
2019.09 - 2024.06

Skills

  • Tennis Coaching & Player Development
  • Communication & Adaptability
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Organisation & Time Management
  • Creativity & Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Represented both primary and secondary school football and netball teams
  • Maintained consistent tennis training (3+ hours weekly) from early childhood to present
  • Progressed from player to assistant coach within a club environment
  • Supported inclusive sessions, working with players of varying abilities and needs
  • Independently planned and delivered events from concept to execution
  • Developed early business awareness through hands-on involvement in a family business

Certification

  • Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety | High Speed Training
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety (Pending) | High Speed Training
  • Level 1 LTA Assistant (Pending) | LTA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Leigh Academy Blackheath
2024.09 -

Hospitality & Events Operations Support

Bongo's Kitchen
2023.05 - Current

Freelance Event Planner & Stylist

AKS Business Consulting
2022.07 - Current

Assistant Tennis Coach

Abbey Wood Tennis Club
2019.09 - Current

GCSEs -

Leigh Academy Blackheath
2019.09 - 2024.06
Alberta Karisma Sheriff