Noah O'Brien
Troon,South Ayrshire
Summary
Undergraduate with proven leadership in executive decision-making, fundraising, and budget management. Successfully operated a self-employed business, demonstrating strong commercial acumen through effective revenue generation and client relationship management. Developed exceptional interpersonal skills in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering results while managing multiple commitments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Vice-President
Rotaract St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
2025.06 - Current
- Co-led strategic planning and executive decision-making for a multi-committee organisation, supporting performance management and delivery of key organisational objectives.
- Structured and executed fundraising initiatives, building and maintaining relationships with donors to strengthen recurring funding streams and long-term financial sustainability.
- Oversaw governance, risk, and operational controls, ensuring alignment with Rotaract International standards and disciplined execution of projects and budgets.
Freelance Bagpiper
Self Employed
Scotland
2022.06 - Current
- Ran a small self-employed operation, handling revenue generation, client acquisition, relationship management, and pricing decisions in a competitive services market.
- Built long-term relationships with repeat clients through professional communication and reliable delivery, generating consistent referral-based work.
- Managed all commercial aspects of engagements, including fee negotiation and time management alongside academic commitments.
Golf caddy
Kingsbarns Golf Links
St Andrews, Fife
2023.09 - Current
- Providing tailored experiences for golfers from all corners of the world, with a strong focus on interpersonal skills.
- Regularly engaging with high profile individuals, including business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs.
- Increasing player confidence by offering strategic course management support and consistently earning commendation for professional and attentive service, contributing to the positive club atmosphere
Golf caddy
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick, South Ayrshire
2022.06 - 2023.09
- Upheld high standards of professionalism towards all club members and guests.
- Increased golfer confidence by offering supportive advice during games.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of St Andrews
St. Andrews 01/2025 - 06/2028
MB ChB - Medicine
University of St Andrews
St. Andrews 09/2023 - 12/2024
Advanced Higher - Chemistry, Physics & Biology (AAB)
Wellington School
Ayr, South Ayrshire 08/2022 - 05/2023
Scottish Higher - 6x A grade. Including Accounting & Maths
Wellington School
Ayr, South Ayrshire 08/2021 - 05/2022
Scottish National 5 - 8x A grade
Wellington School
Ayr, South AyrshireSkills
- Presentation and proposal development
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Talent acquisition
Affiliations
- Represented Ayrshire county in tennis, golf and swimming
Timeline
Vice-President
Rotaract St Andrews
2025.06 - Current
Golf caddy
Kingsbarns Golf Links
2023.09 - Current
Freelance Bagpiper
Self Employed
2022.06 - Current
Golf caddy
Prestwick Golf Club
2022.06 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of St Andrews
01/2025 - 06/2028
MB ChB - Medicine
University of St Andrews
09/2023 - 12/2024
Advanced Higher - Chemistry, Physics & Biology (AAB)
Wellington School
08/2022 - 05/2023
Scottish Higher - 6x A grade. Including Accounting & Maths
Wellington School
08/2021 - 05/2022
Scottish National 5 - 8x A grade
Wellington School