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Finn Pearson

Finn Pearson

Poole,Dorset

Summary

Dedicated professional with a clear drive to establish and succeed in a football performance analysis career. Has a strong foundation in customer service, organisational skills, and communication. Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and motivational skills, through professional and educational experiences. Proficient in Microsoft Office and video scouting with a keen eye for opposition analysis and talent identification in football. Committed to leveraging empathy and active listening to enhance team performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Football Scout

PFSA Scouting Network
09.2024 - Current
  • Produced detailed opposition reports through meticulous observation of games.
  • Used data and visuals to support my analysis.
  • Has provided me with invaluable experience in the world of football analysis.

Food Bank Volunteer

The Trussell Trust
Poole
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • I volunteer part time at a local food bank.
  • I communicate with customers, and also help arrange and deliver the stock in the warehouse.
  • This has given me excellent customer service skills along with an ability to work in a team.
  • It has provided me with a compassion, understanding and empathy for the community.
  • It has also improved my organisational skills.

Tesco Colleague

Tesco
Poole
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • I worked in the Services department over the summer, where I worked at the self service checkouts and the tills.
  • This job greatly enhanced my customer service skills and ability to communicate with the public.
  • It also improved my teamwork skills and ability to complete tasks on time.

Childcare Assistant

New Wine
Peterborough
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • I worked for a week at a Christian camp helping to look after 3-4 year olds.

Education

A Level - Government & Politics

Canford School
09.2020 - 06.2022

A Level - Mathematics

Canford School
09.2020 - 06.2022

A Level - Classical Civilisation

Canford School
09.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor's degree - Ancient History

University of Southampton
09.2022 - 02.2025

MSc - Performance Analysis in Football

UCFB
London
09.2025 - 09.2026

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Active Listener
  • Empathy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivational Skills
  • Writing Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer service
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Opposition Analysis
  • Talent Identification in Football
  • Video scouting

Certification

  • PFSA Level 2 Talent Identification in Football
  • PFSA Level 2 Performance Analysis in Football
  • PFSA Level 2 Opposition Analysis in Football
  • PFSA Level 2 Technical Scouting in Football
  • PFSA Level 1 Data Analysis in Football
  • FA Talent ID Level 1
  • FA Safeguarding Children in Football
  • FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
  • FA Introduction to Coaching Football
  • Trinity College Grade 7 Singing, Distinction

Timeline

MSc - Performance Analysis in Football

UCFB
09.2025 - 09.2026

Freelance Football Scout

PFSA Scouting Network
09.2024 - Current

Tesco Colleague

Tesco
07.2024 - 09.2024

Food Bank Volunteer

The Trussell Trust
08.2023 - 02.2025

Bachelor's degree - Ancient History

University of Southampton
09.2022 - 02.2025

A Level - Government & Politics

Canford School
09.2020 - 06.2022

A Level - Mathematics

Canford School
09.2020 - 06.2022

A Level - Classical Civilisation

Canford School
09.2020 - 06.2022

Childcare Assistant

New Wine
07.2019 - 07.2019
Finn Pearson