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Languages
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SalesAssociate
Cyrus  Shafi

Cyrus Shafi

Bristol,Gloucestershire

Summary

I am an adaptable and creative person who is well accustomed to a professional working environment, having worked in a range of fields since the age of 14. Through my degree and related work I have developed a good understanding of the business and marketing needs of all types of organisations. Combined with my experience as a sports coach with experience in inspiring and motivating people through successful team-building strategies and business degree, I am well placed to work in a range of sectors with skills that are transferable.


I am a team player with strategic thinking, am adaptable in any working environment and goal driven. A disciplined individual with a strong desire to further enrich my knowledge and qualifications. A pragmatic problem solver and an effective communicator both in written and oral form, including on camera. I am always excited at a new challenge and opportunity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Social Media Account Manager

Lift social media
Online
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Drove website traffic by writing witty and creative social media content and blog posts.
  • Produced photo and video content with excellent editing skills.
  • Developed and implemented overarching social media strategies, informing decision-making on future campaigns.
  • Scheduled social media posts optimizing reach and maximising community engagement.

Sports Coach for Children

Shine Sports Coaching
Bristol
09.2017 - Current
  • Developing, managing and supervising organised after school sports activities 4/5 times per week
  • Adapting sessions based on availability of resources and weather conditions.
  • Tailored coaching sessions appropriately for children with different sporting abilities and needs.
  • Planned for correct child-to-staff ratios at all times.
  • Motivating and inspiring children to participate and excel in different sports and experiences, resulting in commitment to further extra curricular activity.
  • Coached multi-sports sessions for children aged 5 to 11.
  • Provided variety of sporting equipment to enable diverse training practices and maximise student potential.
  • Delivered lessons with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire students to consistently achieve against specific personal goals.
  • Good understanding safeguarding and wellbeing
  • DBS Approved

Retail Sales Assistant

Hotel Chocolat
Bristol
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Updated product labeling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business and Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff
09/2020 - 05/2023

A-Levels - Business studies

Bristol Free School
Bristol
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - Physical Education

Bristol Free School
Bristol
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - Extended Project Qualification

Bristol Free School
Bristol
09/2018 - 07/2020

Skills

    My diverse set of skills gained through my degree and through my work in social media management, combined with my expert skills in sports coaching and as an elite cricketer mean I have a range of transferable skills that would lend themselves well to:

  • Online media and/or remote working
  • Face to face work with vulnerable people/children
  • Leadership/management roles
  • Excellent presentation and speaking skills
  • Self management

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Social Media Account Manager

Lift social media
01.2022 - 01.2023

Sports Coach for Children

Shine Sports Coaching
09.2017 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

Hotel Chocolat

Bachelor of Science - Business and Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
09/2020 - 05/2023

A-Levels - Business studies

Bristol Free School
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - Physical Education

Bristol Free School
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - Extended Project Qualification

Bristol Free School
09/2018 - 07/2020
Cyrus Shafi