Joshua Quarmby
Heswall,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and solutions-focused professional with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, insight generation, and written communication. Combines analytical strength with creative problem solving, using tools like Excel, GIS, and AI to deliver data-driven decisions and uncover growth opportunities. A fast learner with leadership experience in high-pressure environments, adept at managing multiple priorities independently. Known for a positive, adaptable mindset and a collaborative approach that drives results. Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Canva.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sport Project Intern
Mapidea
2025.06 - 2025.07
- Developed the UK’s most comprehensive spatial dataset of the padel market, aggregating 1,000+ data points from planning data, site intelligence, and proprietary research to map current and future infrastructure.
- Leveraged Mapidea’s location intelligence platform to identify growth opportunities and strategic gaps in the UK padel market.
- Actively engaged with potential clients, using geospatial insights to support data-driven decisions on new club and court openings.
Founder
Etsy
2025.04 - 2025.07
- Launched and a digital poster business on Etsy, designing and selling original wall art using Canva, fully self-taught.
- Market products through TikTok, applying trending content strategies, keyword research, and analytics to drive visibility and sales.
- Have generated £350+ in revenue within the first month and continue to scale the shop through consistent content creation and market research.
- Manage the full end-to-end customer experience, developing skills in e-commerce, SEO, digital marketing, and entrepreneurial strategy.
Travel Career Break
2024.10 - 2025.03
- After graduating from university, I decided to take a six-month career break to travel across Southeast Asia and Oceania. This gave me the opportunity to experience diverse cultures and experiences. During this time, I developed adaptability and problem-solving skills, whilst navigating new environments and managing budgets.
Location Planning & GIS Analyst
Domino’s Pizza
2024.07 - 2024.09
- Streamlined new store site selection by building a location planning tool, improving decision-making speed and accuracy across the operations team.
- Utilised ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to create detailed map outputs, providing visual insights and supporting analytical data-driven strategies.
Match Analyst Display
IBM (Wimbledon)
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Used AI software to generate highlight videos for tournament matches published on the All England Lawn Tennis Club website.
- Analysed and edited video content, delivering valuable input for players and coaches.
Industrial Products Cluster Management Analyst
IBM
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Responsible for managing Bid and Proposal (B&P) spend for a business sector, taking the lead in obtaining requests from account partners and opportunity owners.
- Organised a two-day planning event with over 70 colleagues, managing 25 calls, data analysis on sector performance and governing the schedule to maximise productivity and cooperation.
- Led multiple weekly calls with client stakeholders to ensure timely updates on each project workstream were received and reported to client executives.
- Designed and published a newsletter sent out every week to 50 colleagues, leading team communications, analysing key performance indicators and researching client events.
Education
Geography (BA) - First Class Honours Degree
University of Leeds
Leeds 2020.09 - 2024.07
‘A’ Levels - Geography (A*), Law (A*), Biology (A)
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral 2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs - English Literature (9), Chemistry (9), Physics (9), History (9), Geography (9), Art (9), English Language (8), Biology (8), Maths (7), Spanish (6)
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral 2013.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Clear, confident communicator – experienced with stakeholder engagement and written reporting
- Creative problem solver – able to think laterally and find smart, data-driven solutions
- Strong team player with leadership experience in fast-paced project environments
- Analytical thinker – skilled in Excel, GIS, AI tools and insight generation
- Fast learner, highly organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Canva
- Positive, adaptable and solutions-focused
Accomplishments
- Used ArcGIS Experience Builder to create a location planning application at Domino’s Pizza.
- Awarded a mark of 75 (First-Class) on dissertation titled 'Small Towns and Big Events: The Impact of the 2023 Open Championship on Community and Place,' demonstrating strong research, analytical and academic writing skills.
- Selected as part of the IBM Wimbledon team supporting the 2023 Championships, leveraging AI technology to produce and publish dynamic match content for a global audience.
- Worked in a project delivery team to ensure a successful go-live delivery at British Steel.
- IBM certifications in the following areas (Enterprise Design Thinking, Consulting, Agile Explorer, Cloud Essentials, Virtual Collaborator, Growth Behaviours, Equality in the workplace, Garage Essentials, Mental Health).
- Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award working both individually and part of a team, including researching as a volunteer with a team of rangers to support conservation in my local country park on the Wirral, focussing on land conservation and sustainability.
- Role as a Prosecution Barrister in regional Mock Trial Competition at Chester Crown Court, preparing and delivering submissions with a successful outcome.
- Member of U16 team that won English Schools’ Football Association National Cup in 2018, winning 10 rounds, with 544 schools entered into the competition.
Personal Information & Interests
- Actively engaged in various sports – football, golf, tennis, skiing.
- Photography, art.
- Grade 8 Piano.
Timeline
Sport Project Intern
Mapidea
2025.06 - 2025.07
Founder
Etsy
2025.04 - 2025.07
Travel Career Break
2024.10 - 2025.03
Location Planning & GIS Analyst
Domino’s Pizza
2024.07 - 2024.09
Match Analyst Display
IBM (Wimbledon)
2023.07 - 2023.07
Industrial Products Cluster Management Analyst
IBM
2022.08 - 2023.08
Geography (BA) - First Class Honours Degree
University of Leeds
2020.09 - 2024.07
‘A’ Levels - Geography (A*), Law (A*), Biology (A)
Calday Grange Grammar School
2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs - English Literature (9), Chemistry (9), Physics (9), History (9), Geography (9), Art (9), English Language (8), Biology (8), Maths (7), Spanish (6)
Calday Grange Grammar School
2013.09 - 2018.06