Arshan Samadzadeh
London,City of London
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in swimming lesson planning, swimmer progress assessment, and first aid awareness. Demonstrates strong skills in customer service, bilingual communication in English and Persian, and effective team collaboration. Proficient in appointment scheduling, internal administration, IT services management, and workplace safety. Adept at motivating pupils, implementing communication strategies, and ensuring security operations while leveraging local knowledge to enhance community service initiatives. Committed to delivering exceptional results through outstanding problem-solving abilities and a focus on operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Swimming teacher
GLL
London, City of London
2026.04 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback for improved stroke technique and efficiency.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to keep abreast of latest teaching methodologies and safety protocols in aquatic education.
- Developed personalised training programmes for individual progress.
- Prepared students for competitive events, fostering sportsmanship and resilience alongside technical proficiency.
- Managed group classes effectively, ensuring each student received adequate attention and guidance.
- Supervised and mentored new team members to build competent and confident teaching team.
Organiser, Receptionist and Internal Manager
CHOP-CHOP LDN
London
2025.09 - 2026.03
- Contributed to daily operations of fast-paced, multi-location London salon brand featured in Vogue and Evening Standard.
- Managed front-of-house reception, welcoming diverse clientele and handling enquiries professionally in high-volume environment.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and staff rotas using Fresha booking platform, improving daily operational efficiency.
- Oversaw internal administration tasks including stock management and session logistics across multiple locations.
- Maintained brand standards and ensured smooth, high-quality service delivery during busy periods.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold company's inclusive ethos and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Gender-Neutral Hair Salon | London (Multi-Location)
- Managed over 50 customers per day
- Increased sales by 23%
Education
STA Level 2 Award - Teaching Swimming
Safety Training Awards (STA)
LondonBTEC Level 3 - Business (Finance and Marketing)
Barnet Southgate College
LondonGCSEs - GCSE
SMSJ
LondonSkills
- First Aid Awareness
- Appointment and Schedule Management
- Team Collaboration and Peer Feedback
- Internal Administration and Operations
- Commercial sales
- Communication strategies
- Computer software knowledge
- IT services management
- Security operations
- Workplace safety
- Local knowledge
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
Native
Persian (Farsi) — Fluent
Proficient (C2)
REFERENCES
- Katy, Summers, STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Course Tutor, Katy.Summers@gll.org, 07595 700516, GLL
- Soli, Colleague, Soollmaz@gmail.com, +44 7931 025826, CHOP-CHOP LDN
Affiliations
- IT
- engineering
- coding
- technical troubleshooting
Timeline
Swimming teacher
GLL
2026.04 - Current
Organiser, Receptionist and Internal Manager
CHOP-CHOP LDN
2025.09 - 2026.03
STA Level 2 Award - Teaching Swimming
Safety Training Awards (STA)
BTEC Level 3 - Business (Finance and Marketing)
Barnet Southgate College
GCSEs - GCSE
SMSJ