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Noah Riding

Noah Riding

East Molesey,Surrey

Summary

Entrepreneurial, hardworking, and adaptable self-starter with a track record of taking initiative. At 18, already built and managed own barber business from the ground up – self-taught through YouTube tutorials and hands-on practice – growing it to 30+ regular clients. A natural team player, thrived in competitive environments as a first-team football player for school, college, and semi-pro clubs (Sutton United, Walton & Hersham), and now apply that same discipline to refereeing junior matches in Surrey on weekends.

Recently completed A-Levels at Esher College and gained practical business experience during a 2-week internship at Whisper, a sports production company, in the Business Development team supporting RFP proposals and strategic projects. Whether building a business, leading on the pitch, or collaborating in fast-paced settings, bringing energy, reliability, and an obsessive attention to detail.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Football referee

Surrey FA
Various, Surrey
10.2024 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with multiple football clubs, ensuring ongoing business opportunities.
  • Provided detailed rationale for decisions to players and coaches throughout games.
  • Exhibited calmness under pressure, particularly in emotionally charged matches.
  • Upheld exceptional physical fitness levels for peak on-pitch performance.
  • Managed disciplinary matters efficiently, fostering respect and discipline among players.
  • Encouraged fair play by consistently applying game regulations to all participants.

Barber

Self Employed, Founder
East Molesey, Surrey
03.2024 - Current
  • Created comfortable atmosphere for clients during services; established trust and repeat patronage.
  • Provided excellent customer service, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Developed various payment models to suite the range of my clients
  • Demonstrated high skill level in haircuts and beard trimming
  • Managed cash transactions accurately; maintained integrity in financial aspects of the role.
  • Continuously improved my hairdressing skill set by training online and visiting local barbers and ask for advice.
  • Create a Salon in our back garden for my clients to visit


Business Development intern

Whisper
Kew, Middlesex
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Supported the Business Development team with back ground research of potential RFP's
  • Trained on accessing RFP Portals and managing requests that came through from potential clients
  • Worked with design team to understand the structure of RFP responses.
  • Work shadowed the Business Development Exec through a RFP response timeline.
  • Gained an understanding of how a successful production company manages RFP processes and the importance of them.
  • Gained an understanding of attention to detail and its importance as a building block to successfully winning business

Education

A-Levels - Economics

Esher College
Esher
September 2023 -

A-Levels - Psychology

Esher College
Esher
September 2023 -

BTEC, Level 3 - Sports Coaching

Esher College
Esher
September 2023 -

GCSEs - English Lit, 7/English Lan, 6/ Maths, 6/Hist,5/Bio, 6/Chemistry, 6/Physics, 6/Spanish,4/PE,5/RE,7

Esher High
Esher
September 2018 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Networking expertise
  • Understanding procurement systems
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Mathematics skills
  • Financial literacy
  • Client management strategies
  • Calmness in high-pressure situations

Affiliations

  • Football & Fitness: I've played football since I can remember, I love the camaraderie and strategy it brings. I compliment this with a structured gym routine which challenges my limits and my drive for self-improvement. - Fulham FC Season ticket holder: I've cheered on Fulham at Craven Cottage for years—sharing highs, lows, and post-match debates with fellow fans. It's more than a club; it's a family tradition. - Live Music & Shared Energy: There's nothing like the rush of a live gig. From indie gigs to jazz festivals, I thrive on the energy of crowds and - Numbers & Strategy : I enjoy odds calculations, blending my love for football stats with probability models. Whether predicting match outcomes or friendly wagers.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Football referee

Surrey FA
10.2024 - Current

Barber

Self Employed, Founder
03.2024 - Current

Business Development intern

Whisper
03.2024 - 03.2024

A-Levels - Economics

Esher College
September 2023 -

A-Levels - Psychology

Esher College
September 2023 -

BTEC, Level 3 - Sports Coaching

Esher College
September 2023 -

GCSEs - English Lit, 7/English Lan, 6/ Maths, 6/Hist,5/Bio, 6/Chemistry, 6/Physics, 6/Spanish,4/PE,5/RE,7

Esher High
September 2018 - 06.2023
Noah Riding