Joe Bunney

Paid role for BBC Radio providing pre match build up, Co commentary & post match phone ins for the following clubs ; Man City, Stockport County, Wigan Athletic, Rochdale AFC, Oldham Athletic, Macclesfield FC across all competitions including Premier League, EFL, FA Cup, Carabao Cup & EFL Trophy.

• Created a positive learning environment for all team members.
• Improved player performance by implementing effective training drills.
• Developed individual player skills to enhance overall team performance.
• Assisted head coach with tactical decisions during matches.

• Created all girls academy from the bottom to now having 137 members across 2 venues in Manchester.
• Grown my ET7 business to now being close to another academy set up overseas in Dubai & Belfast
• Led team meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
• Fostered a positive working environment to boost employee morale.
• Boosted company reputation by ensuring exceptional customer service delivery.
• Initiated partnerships with other businesses to enhance brand visibility.
• Established brand identity through effective marketing campaigns.
• Identified market opportunities for business expansion.
• Achieved sustainable growth by developing effective business strategies.
• Facilitated training programmes to improve staff skills and knowledge base.
• Maximised team productivity by reviewing performance standards and identifying training needs.
• Made strategic decisions to guide company's growth and expansion.
• Secured funding to support launch and growth, demonstrating persuasive communication and business acumen.
• Managed budget allocations, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.
• Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
• Directed day-to-day work of 10 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.

Working 1 to 1 or within small groups with secondary education students that are not suitable for mainstream education due to learning or behavioral challenges.

• Fostered a positive learning environment by providing consistent emotional and academic support.
• Implemented feedback mechanisms with students and parents, ensured continuous improvement in mentoring methods.
• Provided empathetic counselling sessions to distressed students, enhanced their overall mental well-being.
• Enhanced student engagement for better learning outcomes through interactive mentoring sessions.

Signed for Bolton Wanderers. The club at the time was in a difficult position with players not being paid by the previous owner & a new ownership just put in place. Being on -12 points due to situations off the pitch it taught me a lot on how different the dressing room can be in difficult circumstances.

A short loan move to Blackpool was again valuable experience with the club in a tough stage. Fans boycotting games and players not being paid. A different type of experience as a player.

Signed for Northampton for undisclosed fee & gained more valuable experience moving away from home.

Spent 5 years at Rochdale AFC gaining promotion in my first season from EFL Two up to EFL One gaining valuable experience. Making 122 appearances & scoring 16 goals during my time there. Shown versatility playing numerous positions starting off as a ST & finishing playing LWB.