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Dawson Kimberley

Birmingham,UK

Summary

A highly motivated and goal driven second year student with 2 years of background experience in sports through football refereeing. Seeking to leverage skills through internships and volunteering in a commercial/business role in a football club. Hold strong communication and reputation for solving problems, bringing unique experiences and perspectives on customer engagement and business development. Ready to promptly contribute to strategic planning, partnerships, fan engagement and improving revenue generations. Motivated to apply problem solving expertise, leadership and passion for the sporting industry to drive commercial success in a renowned club

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Trainee Smart Home Sales Advisor

Smart and Secure Centre
Halesowen
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Used Sage CRM to process online orders and create customer accounts
  • Processed over £100,000 worth of sales
  • Help set up equipment for sales events around England
  • Led in yearly stock takes and dealt with discrepancies in products
  • Experience in face to face and telephone contact with customers, finding solutions to their problems

Level 7 FA Football Referee

FA Football Referee
Birmingham, Central Warwickshire
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Exposure to grassroots level of football officiating, leading above 75 games, including 10 cup games.
  • Show duty of care to children, combating health and safety problems.
  • Used FA Whole-Game system.
  • Communicated effectively with players, coaches and officials for smooth conduct of matches.
  • Maintained high level of physical fitness for optimal performance on pitch.
  • Managed match proceedings, ensuring fair play and adherence to rules.

Event Coordinator

Work In Football
London, Marylbone
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Offered hospitality services to 20+ industry professionals and 150+ attendees.
  • Coordinated logistics, leading to seamless flow of events.
  • Ensured participant satisfaction with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Worked with day-of event staff to minimise delays and disruptions using critical thinking skills to solve unexpected issues.
  • Networked at industry gatherings and training events to build strong industry alliances.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport, PE and Coaching Science

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
Sep 2023 -

A-Levels - Psychology, PE, English Literature

George Salter Sixth Form
Birmingham
Sep 2021 - 06.2023

Skills


  • Customer Engagement
  • CRM experience
  • Sales Support
  • Event Management
  • Ticketing and Hospitality Services
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creativity
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Playmaker Course Qualification, Online, 10/01/21, Successfully completed FA course to give the opportunity of potential work as a Coaching Assistant or Lead Playmaker., Worked in process with achieving my enhanced DBS check to work within youth sports.
  • Enhanced DBS Check Certificate, Online, 03/01/23, 03/01/25, Given the opportunity to work with children righteously in the community and make a positive impact on their lives., Certain of renewing before expiration date.
  • Safeguarding For All, Online, 08/01/21, 08/01/25, Certificate from The FA on the safeguarding of all in sport.

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Work In Football
02.2025 - 02.2025

Trainee Smart Home Sales Advisor

Smart and Secure Centre
07.2023 - 03.2025

Level 7 FA Football Referee

FA Football Referee
09.2022 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Sport, PE and Coaching Science

University of Birmingham
Sep 2023 -

A-Levels - Psychology, PE, English Literature

George Salter Sixth Form
Sep 2021 - 06.2023
Dawson Kimberley