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Katherine Buchan

London,Surrey

Summary

I am an organised professional with experience in analysis, recruitment oversight and database understanding. Demonstrating communication abilities and a dedication to teamwork, ensuring confidentiality maintenance at all times. I am also committed to leveraging these qualities in order of driving organisational success and operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Football Administrator

AFC Wimbledon
, London
04.2025 - Current
  • Liaised closely with administrative staff for smooth running of club operations.
  • Collaborated with coaches to ensure development of training sessions for different age groups.
  • Arranged and delivered inductions for new signed players, with coaching staff.
  • Established regular contact and interactions with players and parents, as appropriate.
  • Facilitated month-end closing procedures to maintain up-to-date financial records.

Recruitment intern

AFC Wimbledon
London
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Reporting on football players for recruitment purposes by utilising live, video and data scouting
  • Developed relationships with external stakeholders such as club recruiters, loan managers and agents
  • Understanding of players contracts and transfer agreements
  • Established core international relationships with Board members, Director of Football, Chief Scout, Analyst and other scouts.

Volunteer

AFC Wimbledon
London
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in the implementation of a system that improved hospitality service
  • Maintained inventory of club merchandise and equipment, ensuring that the club shop was stocked with necessary items
  • Developed a system for organising merchandise that improved product visibility and accessibility
  • Developed relationships with key community stakeholders that increased club patronage

Activities Instructor

Super Camps
London
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Designed and implemented creative activities to help children better understand and retain concepts
  • Utilised a variety of sports and activities to teach students about teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness
  • Organised and led a variety of camp activities, including sports, arts & crafts, and nature
  • Assisted with extra-curricular activities such as after-school programs and sports teams

Footballer

University of York
10.2021 - 06.2024

Footballer

Fulham FC
London
06.2015 - 07.2018

Footballer

AFC Wimbledon
London
07.2011 - 06.2016

Education

Sports Business Management -

St Mary's University
09.2024 - 06.2025

BA Hons - Social and Political Science

University of York
09.2021 - 06.2024

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Carshalton Girls Sixth Form
09.2019 - 06.2021

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Carshalton High School For Girls
09.2014 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Dedicated team player
  • Good Communication
  • Recruitment oversight
  • Database management
  • Highly organised
  • Confidentiality maintenance

Languages

English
French

Custom

07/01/11, 06/30/16, Footballer, AFC Wimbledon, London 06/01/15, 07/31/18, Footballer, Fulham FC, London 10/01/21, 06/30/24, Footballer, University of York, York

Timeline

Football Administrator

AFC Wimbledon
04.2025 - Current

Sports Business Management -

St Mary's University
09.2024 - 06.2025

Recruitment intern

AFC Wimbledon
08.2024 - 06.2025

Activities Instructor

Super Camps
07.2022 - 07.2024

Volunteer

AFC Wimbledon
04.2022 - 06.2025

Footballer

University of York
10.2021 - 06.2024

BA Hons - Social and Political Science

University of York
09.2021 - 06.2024

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Carshalton Girls Sixth Form
09.2019 - 06.2021

Footballer

Fulham FC
06.2015 - 07.2018

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Carshalton High School For Girls
09.2014 - 06.2021

Footballer

AFC Wimbledon
07.2011 - 06.2016
Katherine Buchan