Elliot Desage
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Motivated second-year Sports Journalism student at Sheffield Hallam University with practical experience producing match reports, TV and radio packages, and conducting interviews. Strong multi-sport knowledge with a particular interest in football and rugby. Developing skills in digital journalism, broadcast production, and content creation, with a keen desire to gain experience in professional sports media environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Bartender
University of Sheffield Students' Union
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2025.12 - Current
- Prepared and served a diverse range of beverages whilst ensuring high standards of cleanliness.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to maintain efficient bar operations.
- Maintained knowledge of current drink trends to create innovative cocktail menus.
- Enforced responsible serving practices to ensure guest safety and compliance with regulations.
- Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
Bartender
Acklam Park Rugby Club
2022.11 - 2025.12
- Serve customers
- Cash control
- Clean the bar
- Re-stock
- Change barrels
Bartender
The Parkwood Hotel
2025.06 - 2025.08
- Serve customers
- Cash control
- Clean the bar
- Re-stock
- Change barrels
- Make cocktails
- Serve food
- Take food orders
- I have also completed Punch Taverns training online in order to work at the Parkwood Hotel.
Paper boy
2021.09 - 2022.10
- BBC Radio Scotland – I spent a day with BBC Radio Scotland, picking stories for sports bulletins, writing and editing the bulletins. Experiencing the technical side of the radio station.
Education
BA - Sports Journalism
2024.09 -
A-Levels - French, English Language & PE
2017.09 - 2022.07
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs
2022.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Match reporting and sports writing
- Interviewing and research
- TV and radio package production
- Digital storytelling
- Working to tight deadlines
- Clear and accurate communication
- Fluent French Speaker
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies/Interests
Football (I play for a local Sheffield team when at university and Yarm & Eaglescliffe Veterans when at home), Travelling, Walking / Keeping fit
Communication
As part of my bar job, I use my communication skills to ensure we offer a welcoming and friendly environment. As part of my university course, I am responsible for producing and creating presentations. One of my projects was to create a news piece which entailed me interviewing members of the public.
Leadership
I helped a new starter at Acklam Rugby Club use the till and showed him how to re stock and change the barrels.
Timeline
Bartender - University of Sheffield Students' Union
2025.12 - Current
Bartender - The Parkwood Hotel
2025.06 - 2025.08
Sheffield Hallam University - BA, Sports Journalism
2024.09 -
Bartender - Acklam Park Rugby Club
2022.11 - 2025.12
Conyers School & Sixth Form - GCSEs, 9 GCSEs
2022.09 - 2024.07
Paper boy -
2021.09 - 2022.10
Conyers School & Sixth Form - A-Levels, French, English Language & PE
2017.09 - 2022.07