Coby Small
London
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and IT proficiency, contributing to effective team collaboration and problem-solving. Committed to leveraging these skills in a challenging role to drive organisational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Professional Footballer
Bournemouth Football Club
Bournemouth, England
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed under pressure during critical moments of games with strong mental fortitude.
- Inspired commitment among team members with strong leadership skills.
- Managed conflicts to maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Ensured clear communication for smooth operation of tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing game situations by applying versatile playing styles when required.
- Assessed performance following competitions to identify strengths and weaknesses and adjust strategies.
- Identified improvement areas and liaised with coaches to develop abilities.
- Guided the team in problem-solving exercises to enhance decision-making abilities.
- Enhanced team performance with constructive feedback and guidance.
- Maintained high standards of discipline for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop key competitive strategies.
- Adhered to rules and regulations governing gameplay.
- Remained knowledgeable in current sporting laws and regulations for full compliance.
- Maintained peak physical condition for long durations of match play.
- Focused on skill development drills during off-season periods, enhanced overall gameplay ability.
- Represented club during fan events and promotional activities.
- Participated in community outreach programmes as part of club's social responsibility efforts.
Receptionist/Administrator
Irving Legal Ltd
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
- Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
- Assisted clients with daily enquiries and addressed incoming correspondence to maintain timely responses.
- Provided valuable support during busy periods, contributing to successful operation under high pressure.
- Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.
- Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
- Collaborated with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.
- Ensured up-to-date records by regularly updating the database system.
Football coach
Arsenal Football Club
London Colney, Hertfordshire
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Led community outreach initiatives, increasing club's local engagement and support.
- Conducted regular player assessments to identify areas of improvement.
- Elevated team competitiveness with thorough game plan analysis.
- Coordinated practice sessions to enhance team coordination.
- Provided individualised coaching to help players overcome personal challenges in their game play.
- Encouraged sportsmanship, promoting fair play attitudes amongst players.
- Encouraged disciplined behaviour among players decreasing incidences of penalties during games.
- Facilitated communication between players, leading to improved on-field understanding and cooperation.
- Developed players' skills for improved match performance.
- Fostered positive environment, resulting in increased player satisfaction.
- Engaged positively with players in high-energy sessions to improve field skills and talents.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship, reducing pitch misconduct and penalties for bad behaviour.
- Delivered empowering leadership, embodying calm demeanour and ethical approach to team sports play.
Football player
Arsenal Football Club
London Colney, Hertfordshire
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Exemplified discipline both on and off the pitch, setting a positive example for junior players.
- Fostered a sense of unity within the team through active involvement in all activities.
- Consistently showed good sportsmanship, contributing positively to the team atmosphere.
- Participated in regular workshops to enhance technical skills and understanding of the sport.
- Participated in media workshops
- Upheld scholar study schedule
- Represented Arsenal football club at domestic and international tournaments
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Micro Economics
Oxford University
Oxford 09.2024 - 11.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Sport
Arsenal Football Club
London Colney, Hertfordshire 09.2022 - 05.2024
A-Levels - Economics
Arsenal Football Club
London Colney, Hertfordshire 09.2022 - 05.2023
GCSEs - Biology
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Chemistry
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Physical Education
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - English Language
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - English Literature
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - History
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Physics
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Spanish
Bobby Moore Academy
London 09.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
- Hardworking
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Good Communicator
- Adaptable
- Ability to engage with a diverse range of people
- Works well in a team
- Disciplined
- Self Motivated
- Analytical
- IT proficient
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Golf
- Reading
- Music
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Micro Economics
Oxford University
09.2024 - 11.2024
Professional Footballer
Bournemouth Football Club
08.2024 - 06.2025
Receptionist/Administrator
Irving Legal Ltd
04.2024 - 08.2024
Football coach
Arsenal Football Club
09.2023 - 04.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Sport
Arsenal Football Club
09.2022 - 05.2024
A-Levels - Economics
Arsenal Football Club
09.2022 - 05.2023
Football player
Arsenal Football Club
06.2022 - 04.2024
GCSEs - Biology
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Chemistry
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Physical Education
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - English Language
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - English Literature
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - History
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Physics
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Spanish
Bobby Moore Academy
09.2020 - 06.2022
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