Dillon Dunne

Motivated student who has completed nine GCSEs and is currently in education for A levels. Developed sportsman with roots in the England karate squad leading to participation in numerous international events, alongside trials for wasps rugby academy. Previous working experience consisting of clerical and labouring work for an established construction company. Passionate in using personal skills to enhance others wellbeing and progress while being eager to acquire new capabilities.

• PADI Open water diver certification.
• Étoile d'Or (gold star) for completing the ESF ski academy, followed by additional competition training and entry into an officially timed slalom race.
• Brown belt in karate with a clear progression path in place to achieve black belt.

Selected for the England karate squad allowing me to compete and medal in many national and international kumite (fighting) tournaments, the highest achievement being taking second place in the international Banzai-cup open, hosted in Berlin and taking a bronze from my first world championships officiated by the World Karate Federation. As karate is a solo sport it allowed for development of an autonomous mindset from a young age which has helped with my decision making and ability to focus on goals.

Received a trial for entry into the Wasps rugby club academy. The trial was earnt by playing for the A team for Magdalen college school during time spent there and playing for my club (Gosford all blacks) consistently at least twice a week. Being a rugby player in a driven team nurtured skills in communication and ability to work with utmost synergy within these teams.

Completed a marathon in 3:47:23 (time taken H:MM:SS) with the goal to raise awareness and funding for cancer research UK. In total 34 people donated raising in excess of £1,250 to help fight against cancer.

Coaching younger students at both my karate dojo and the rugby club I attend, giving me the opportunity to understand how to teach and lead others.