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John McNicholas

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly organised professional with a strong background in written and verbal communication, reporting, and documentation. Demonstrates exceptional skills in records management, initiative taking, and time efficiency. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service with cultural awareness and regulatory compliance. Experienced in working remotely while maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.

Skilled Administrator highly effective at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside the box for creative solutions.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Football Administrator

Young Elizabethan League
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2010.04 - Current

• League Admin for 1600+ Teams, 180+ Clubs and 400+ Referees.

• Responsible for email communication.

• Directory Updates using FA Full Time and YEL Score line systems.

• FA Club/Comp Portal experience.

• Player Registrations using FA Portal.

• Fixture scheduling for age groups U7-U14.

• Referee Allocations.

• Respect Campaign - Responsible for collation of reports from Clubs.

• Discipline - Action/Solve all investigation issues from Clubs.

• Fixture Cancellations/Rearrangements of Fixtures.

• Club Team Applications.

• Finance Systems - Create Invoices, chasing payments, online banking.

• Excellent knowledge using Microsoft Office/Excel, Sharepoint, Google Apps and Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Sales Manager

Comet Group PLC
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2000.06 - 2010.04

Advising customers on best sales solutions.

• Selling key performance indicators.

• Processing of IT credit agreements.

• Cash handling.

• Stock merchandise.

• Organise colleague timetables.

• Collate and review colleague reviews.

• Opening/Closing of the store.

• Customer focus and sales floor management.

Shop Manager

United News Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
2000.04 - 2006.04

• Manage a newsagent (Self-Employed)

• Answering incoming calls.

• Typing all necessary documents and correspondence as required.

• Printing any supplementary notes as required.

• Stock management.

• Cash handling.

Stores Manager

Sharp Electronics
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1990.04 - 1996.04
  • Improved inventory accuracy by implementing rigorous stock control methods.
  • Coordinated deliveries for improved efficiency and punctuality.
  • Instigated new safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Implemented modern warehousing techniques to improve space utilisation.

Workshop technician

National Technical Services
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1985.07 - 1990.04
  • Managed inventory of workshop supplies, reducing instances of stock shortage.
  • Supported apprentices by sharing knowledge and expertise enhancing their practical skills.
  • Performed routine service checks for optimal operational conditions.
  • Undertook comprehensive training in advanced technical skills to enhance job performance.
  • Repair of Office Equipment such as electronic Typewriters

Education

GCSEs - English

Farnborough School
Nottingham
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Maths

Farnborough School
Nottingham
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Chemistry

Farnborough School
Nottingham
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - History

Farnborough School
Nottingham
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Physics

Farnborough School
Nottingham
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Information Technology

Farnborough School
Nottingham
1985.06 - 1985.06

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Highly organised
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Records management
  • Initiative taking
  • Time efficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Work Remotely
  • Outstanding customer service

Certification

FA Coaching Level One

FA Safeguarding

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Football Administrator

Young Elizabethan League
2010.04 - Current

Sales Manager

Comet Group PLC
2000.06 - 2010.04

Shop Manager

United News Ltd
2000.04 - 2006.04

Stores Manager

Sharp Electronics
1990.04 - 1996.04

Workshop technician

National Technical Services
1985.07 - 1990.04

GCSEs - English

Farnborough School
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Maths

Farnborough School
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Chemistry

Farnborough School
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - History

Farnborough School
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Physics

Farnborough School
1985.06 - 1985.06

GCSEs - Information Technology

Farnborough School
1985.06 - 1985.06
John McNicholas