Oliver Fitch
Godalming,Surrey
Summary
Driven event organiser with proven skills in project management and communication. Demonstrates exceptional organisational abilities and creative problem-solving. Committed to delivering memorable and impactful events that exceed expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior coach
Sheffield University Bankers Hockey Club
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
11.2025 - Current
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
- Managed behavioural challenges to reduce disruption to training sessions.
- Instilled sense of commitment, drive and responsibility in young people.
Cricket coach
Rikki Clarke Cricket Academy
Godalming, Surrey
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted discipline, respect, fair play amongst players through constant reinforcement during training sessions.
- Facilitated open communication channels between players and management, fostering a positive environment within the team.
- Welcomed parents, guardians and children on arrival, answering any queries relating to payments, game fixtures and training programmes.
- Worked with children and colleagues to identify and tackle obstacles impeding active participation.
- Administered first aid, responded to emergencies and reported incidents properly.
Junior coach
Surbiton Hockey Club
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed strong rapport with players to foster a positive training environment.
- Mentored younger players promoting skill advancement and sportsmanship values.
- Assisted senior coaches in planning and executing training sessions, ensuring optimal player development.
- Actively promoted fair play principles within the team culture.
- Handled administrative duties such as attendance records and scheduling meetings improving overall operations efficiency.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
Newsletter Editor
King Edward's Witley
Godalming, Surrey
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
A-Levels - Geography
King Edward's Witley
Godalming, Surrey 09.2023 - 06.2025
A-Levels - PE
King Edward's Witley
Godalming, Surrey 09.2023 - 06.2025
A-Levels - History
King Edward's Witley
Godalming, Surrey 09.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 09.2025 -
Skills
- Positive encouragement
- Peer mentoring
- Administrative duties experience
- Event organisation
- Leadership development
- CPR certified
- First Aid
- Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs support
- Communication
- Safeguarding children
- Behaviour management
- Child protection awareness
Affiliations
- Sport
Languages
English
Native
Dutch
Beginner
Timeline
Junior coach
Sheffield University Bankers Hockey Club
11.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Sheffield
09.2025 -
Newsletter Editor
King Edward's Witley
02.2025 - 05.2025
Junior coach
Surbiton Hockey Club
09.2023 - 08.2025
A-Levels - Geography
King Edward's Witley
09.2023 - 06.2025
A-Levels - PE
King Edward's Witley
09.2023 - 06.2025
A-Levels - History
King Edward's Witley
09.2023 - 06.2025
Cricket coach
Rikki Clarke Cricket Academy
06.2023 - Current