Ellis Nickson
Liverpool
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience developing targeted programmes for ongoing development and achievement. Reliable, friendly and approachable skilled at adapting and tailoring styles depending on needs and abilities of different individuals, groups and teams. Committed with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities consistently delivering on high quality projects, company operations and business growth.
Motivated individual eager to contribute to youth support programmes and activities. Accustomed to working in youth-centred environments locally and around the world. Focused on driving growth and development of young people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
International Academy Programme Manager
Liverpool Football Club
02.2023 - Current
- Implementing proactive changes to international and local programme operations to best meet goals.
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders and external partners, influencing direction in varied environments.
- Evaluating programme outcomes against predefined objectives, providing insights for future planning.
- Overseeing staff recruitment, operations, training and performance to accomplish objectives.
- Monitoring and reporting on ongoing projects locally and globally to help achieve departmental targets.
- Delivered events and sessions with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire players, coaches and partners to consistently achieve goals.
Academy Manager
Liverpool FC International Academy Japan
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Developed trusted rapport with teams and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
- Managed team communication, disseminating information about schedules, events and expectations.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
Head Coach
The Manchester College
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Cultivated positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, discipline and mutual respect.
- Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
- Supported young people in realising aspirations and potential through personal mentoring.
- Approached youth challenges with empathy and mentored individuals in critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Successfully managed dual role coaching the football team, while providing off field support to students including attendance, opportunities and educational growth.
Education
UEFA B Licence - Football Coaching
FA Youth Award
Safeguarding Children - Designated Lead
Child Welfare Officer
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective communication
- Programme governance
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical problem solver
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Budget management
- Emotional support abilities
- Behavioural interventions expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
International Academy Programme Manager
Liverpool Football Club
02.2023 - Current
Academy Manager
Liverpool FC International Academy Japan
09.2016 - 12.2022
Head Coach
The Manchester College
10.2013 - 08.2016
UEFA B Licence - Football Coaching
FA Youth Award
Safeguarding Children - Designated Lead
Child Welfare Officer
Mental Health & Wellbeing
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