Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills and Achievements
Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Kwaku Brako

15 Mitre Court, Mile Cross, Norwich, Norfolk

Summary

I am a creative individual who is very social and is always willing to make new friends. I am a team player who is keen to learn new things and I am very helpful and supportive. In the near future, I hope to achieve a high level occupation in the sporting world, particularly football such as coaching, refereeing, nutritionist, and actually playing at a high level of football. It is where I hope to achieve an excelling career and it is something I would like to do for the rest of my life.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Football Player

DESA - Dereham Educational Soccer Academy
07.2023 - Current
  • Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
  • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
  • Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors.
  • Trained extensively 8 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance.
  • Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting friendships.
  • Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
  • Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
  • Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
  • Played left-winger and right-winger positions for successful DESA team in competitive and demanding environment.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail UK
02.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined the sorting process for faster mail distribution and improved overall efficiency.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in mail sorting and delivery by consistently double-checking addresses and package labels.
  • Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.

Musician

Archy Entertainment Records (Formerly Archy Ltd.)
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed and executed well-rehearsed setlists to maximize audience satisfaction during live shows.
  • Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
  • Curated playlists for live performances that catered to specific audiences or events, ensuring a positive reception from attendees.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, piano and drums.
  • Performed in 13 shows.
  • Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
  • Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
  • Produced and recorded studio albums for various musical acts and genres.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.

Football Referee

DESA - Dereham Educational Soccer Academy
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Ensured player safety by closely monitoring physical contact and penalizing any dangerous plays or behavior.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of football rules, applying them consistently throughout each match.
  • Collaborated with fellow referees and officials for accurate decision-making during challenging situations.
  • Built trust among players, coaches, and spectators by demonstrating professionalism and integrity in every game situation.
  • Developed strong rapport with teams, earning respect from both players and coaching staff through fair play management.
  • Utilized clear hand signals to communicate decisions quickly and accurately to players, coaches, and spectators alike.
  • Promoted sportsmanship among players by setting a positive example through professional conduct both on-and off of the field.
  • I have worked, coached and refereed with younger children, ranging from KS1 (5-6 years) to KS2 (10-11 years).

Education

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 - Sports Development -

Dereham Sixth Form College, United Kingdom
Dereham, United Kingdom
07.2025

RSL Level 2 Diploma For Music Practitioners -

Access Creative College
Norwich, United Kingdom
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Taverham High School
Taverham, United Kingdom
07.2022

Skills

  • Creative
  • Social
  • Team Player
  • Helpful
  • Supportive
  • Inquisitive
  • Versatile
  • Hard-working

Skills and Achievements

In terms of achievements, I won Player of the Season with Costessey U18’s showing that worked hard to achieve the award even though we narrowly missed out on the cup final. I have had the opportunity to perform infront of Access students and other parents and adults at the Access Platform Cafe, and Epic Studios. I have been a part of a successful music collective/ label, Archy Entertainment Records, which has had success with its production and tracks with included members.

Hobbies

I have interests and been involved involved in music and football. I am currently playing football with my college team, Dereham Educational Soccer Academy and I am playing Mens football with Norwich CEYMS Football Club.

I am also involved with music. I produce, write and perform music as well as play a number of instruments, including drums, piano, african drums as well as Ghanian traditional instruments.

References

Lee Perry (Dereham Sixth Form Centre)


Christy Bullen (Access Creative College)

Timeline

Football Referee

DESA - Dereham Educational Soccer Academy
08.2023 - 07.2025

Football Player

DESA - Dereham Educational Soccer Academy
07.2023 - Current

Royal Mail

Royal Mail UK
02.2023 - Current

Musician

Archy Entertainment Records (Formerly Archy Ltd.)
01.2020 - Current

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 - Sports Development -

Dereham Sixth Form College, United Kingdom

RSL Level 2 Diploma For Music Practitioners -

Access Creative College

High School Diploma -

Taverham High School
Kwaku Brako