Damien Rodgers
High Wycombe,Bucks
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in advanced computer skills, interpersonal communication, and e-portfolio systems. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the apprenticeship journey and excels in coaching, mentoring, and personal development planning. Proven ability to facilitate apprenticeships effectively, aiming to leverage these competencies to support organisational growth and individual success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Apprenticeship & Development Manager
The Perfume Shop
, UK
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed apprentice suppliers and support staff throughout apprenticeship journey across locations.
- Facilitated pre-enrolment, enrolment, and monthly engagement for apprentices.
- Conducted personal development plan sessions to enhance staff skills.
- Orchestrated development opportunities to promote professional growth within company.
- Delivered comprehensive induction sessions for new staff members.
- Tracked development costs and apprenticeship levy for effective budget management.
- Championed sustainability and charity initiatives to enhance organisational impact.
- Established strong stakeholder relationships to support operational objectives.
Regional Apprenticeship Trainer
Lifetime Training
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Supported learners in workplace settings to achieve vocational qualifications.
- Prepared learners for End-Point Assessment and managed gateway completions.
- Managed diary efficiently to meet Key Performance Indicators.
- Ensured completion of apprenticeships within scheduled course durations.
- Oversaw caseload management, including recruitment of new apprenticeship learners.
- Invigilated Maths, English, and ICT examinations.
Membership Manager
The Club at Mapledurham
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Manage and improve the membership base and hitting weekly and monthly KPI’s.
- This is for Golf prospects as well Health and Fitness Prospects.
- Conduct outreach and lead generation.
- Manage, develop and train sales team ensuring activity levels are maintained.
- Monthly and weekly reporting.
Sales and Membership Manager
Wycombe Leisure Centre
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Manage and improve the membership base and hitting weekly and monthly KPI’s.
- Conduct outreach and lead generation.
- Manage, develop and train sales team ensuring activity levels are maintained.
- Monthly and weekly reporting.
Assistant Club Manager
Quad Club Marlow
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Ensuring smooth day to day running of the centre, responsible for the health and safety of the centre making sure the members and visitors enjoy their visit to the club.
- Lead generation and leading outreach events.
- Developing the team with their sales techniques and health and fitness skills.
- Pool plant operations.
- Achieving membership sales and revenue targets and maintain member retention.
Education
Bsc - Sports, Fitness and Coaching
The Open University
CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement) - undefined
Innovate Awarding
Level 3 EAT (Award in Education & Training) - undefined
Innovate Awarding
Level 3 Personal Training - undefined
Active IQ
BTEC ND - Sport and Exercise Science
Amersham & Wycombe College
7 GCSE’s A-C Grade - including Maths & English
Wye Valley School
Skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Knowledge of apprenticeship journey
- E-portfolio systems expertise
- Coaching and mentoring
- Personal development planning
- Apprenticeship facilitation
Timeline
Apprenticeship & Development Manager
The Perfume Shop
09.2022 - 08.2025
Regional Apprenticeship Trainer
Lifetime Training
08.2018 - 09.2022
Membership Manager
The Club at Mapledurham
05.2018 - 08.2018
Sales and Membership Manager
Wycombe Leisure Centre
06.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Club Manager
Quad Club Marlow
12.2016 - 06.2017
CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement) - undefined
Innovate Awarding
Level 3 EAT (Award in Education & Training) - undefined
Innovate Awarding
Level 3 Personal Training - undefined
Active IQ
BTEC ND - Sport and Exercise Science
Amersham & Wycombe College
7 GCSE’s A-C Grade - including Maths & English
Wye Valley School
Bsc - Sports, Fitness and Coaching
The Open University
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