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
2025.04 - 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
2024.08 - 2025.06
- 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
2022.04 - 2025.06
- 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
2022.07 - 2024.07
- 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
2021.10 - 2024.06
Footballer
Fulham FC
London
2015.06 - 2018.07
Footballer
AFC Wimbledon
London
2011.07 - 2016.06
Education
Sports Business Management -
St Mary's University
2024.09 - 2025.06
BA Hons - Social and Political Science
University of York
2021.09 - 2024.06
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Carshalton Girls Sixth Form
2019.09 - 2021.06
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Carshalton High School For Girls
2014.09 - 2021.06
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
2025.04 - Current
Sports Business Management -
St Mary's University
2024.09 - 2025.06
Recruitment intern
AFC Wimbledon
2024.08 - 2025.06
Activities Instructor
Super Camps
2022.07 - 2024.07
Volunteer
AFC Wimbledon
2022.04 - 2025.06
Footballer
University of York
2021.10 - 2024.06
BA Hons - Social and Political Science
University of York
2021.09 - 2024.06
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Carshalton Girls Sixth Form
2019.09 - 2021.06
Footballer
Fulham FC
2015.06 - 2018.07
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Carshalton High School For Girls
2014.09 - 2021.06
Footballer
AFC Wimbledon
2011.07 - 2016.06