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Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Olivia Simkin

Olivia Simkin

Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Summary

Compassionate and driven Sports Therapy student approaching graduation, with over 200 hours of hands-on placement experience in both clinical and pitch-side sports settings. Proficient in sports massage, kinesio taping, and trained in first aid, with a strong foundation in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and athlete support. Recognised for a high level of empathy and client care, with excellent listening and communication skills that help build trust and deliver tailored treatment plans. Confident working in fast-paced environments, with a genuine passion for helping individuals recover and perform at their best.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Trainee Sports Therapist

AFC Bournemouth
10.2024 - Current
  • Work Placement of approximately 80 hours providing Sports Therapy support to AFC Bournemouth Women's 1st team.
  • Performed soft tissue therapy and used taping and strapping techniques before games minimising risk of injuries.
  • Provided pitch-side assistance at both training and games
  • Discussed in-game scenarios and oversaw rehabilitation plans
  • This experience deepened my knowledge and refined my hands on therapy techniques

Trainee Sports Therapist

Bournemouth University
09.2024 - Current
  • Work Placement of approximately 60 hours in the University Student Clinic and pitch side support to sports teams on match days,
  • Conducted pre match massage and taping, and pitch side injury assessments, first aid and treatment and rehabilitation
  • Gained invaluable experience treating a variety of conditions including sprains, strains and concussions in different team sports such as Rugby, football, lacrosse and Hockey


Trainee Sports Therapist

Bodyworx Health Clinic, Totton
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Work Placement of around 60 hours involving close shadowing of appointments in a busy multi-disciplinary clinic setting
  • Expanded my knowledge of Sports therapy practice, processes and technique by observation and asking insightful questions throughout


Sales Assistant

House of Sparkle
Bournemouth
12.2023 - Current
  • Offered personalised prom and occasionwear shopping advice in one to one customer appointments, trained new staff and
  • Trained new staff joining the business and experience of building rapport and putting customers at ease


Sales Assistant

Dress to Go, Botley
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked in an extremely busy occasionwear shop conducting one to one appointments
  • Taught me the importance of great customer service, teamwork and prioritising workload

Food & Beverage Assistant

The Solent Hotel, Whiteley (Daniel Thwaites Group)
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Delivered excellent customer service through friendly and polite interaction in a demanding restaurant environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using Point of Sale systems for accurate billing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Therapy

Bournemouth University
09.2022 - 06.2025

A-Levels - Dance, P.E, Biology

Barton Peveril College
Eastleigh, Hampshire
09.2020 - 06.2022

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs grade 4-9 achieved including Maths and English

Brookfield Community School
Sarisbury Green, Hampshire
09.2015 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Building Relationships
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Empathy
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

  • First Aid Trained
  • Automated External Defibrillator Trained
  • Adrenaline Auto Injections
  • Driving Licence

Affiliations

  • Having spent over 10 years as a competitive Gymnast, I have recently made the transition to dance and enjoyed both performing and choreographing for the University dance team. I also enjoy coastal walks, golf and reading.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trainee Sports Therapist

AFC Bournemouth
10.2024 - Current

Trainee Sports Therapist

Bournemouth University
09.2024 - Current

Trainee Sports Therapist

Bodyworx Health Clinic, Totton
09.2024 - 01.2025

Sales Assistant

House of Sparkle
12.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sports Therapy

Bournemouth University
09.2022 - 06.2025

Sales Assistant

Dress to Go, Botley
09.2021 - 07.2022

Food & Beverage Assistant

The Solent Hotel, Whiteley (Daniel Thwaites Group)
06.2021 - 09.2021

A-Levels - Dance, P.E, Biology

Barton Peveril College
09.2020 - 06.2022

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs grade 4-9 achieved including Maths and English

Brookfield Community School
09.2015 - 06.2020
Olivia Simkin