Rachel Duckworth
Cardiff,Cardiff
Summary
A well-organised and punctual professional with strong communication skills across all age groups. Known for being outgoing and chatty, effectively engaging with diverse communities. Committed to leveraging these skills to allow productive interactions and contribute positively to team dynamics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Athletics Club President (Voluntary)
Cardiff University Students Union
Cardiff
2025.08 - Current
- Overseeing/managing a club of 150+ members and committee to deliver a diverse program of training and racing in all disciplines of the sport.
- Ensuring adherence to all university policies and regulations.
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to allow a wide range of students to be involved.
Administrative assistant
Ark Engineering & Services
Alfreton, Derbyshire
2023.03 - 2025.04
- Managed the company's books, including payroll, expenditure and invoicing customers.
- Assisted the procurement manager with general purchasing for the company.
- Carried out document filing system with a new, organised method.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
- Ensured efficient travel arrangements and accomodation for staff working onsite.
Youth Water polo Coach (Voluntary)
Matlock Water polo Club
Matlock, Derbyshire
2020.09 - 2023.12
- Managed and coached an U14 mixed gender water polo team. Conducted and planned weekly sessions, as well as competition fixtures.
- Fostered a positive and supportive environment, leading to increased morale and motivation.
- Adjusted coaching/communication style according to changing needs of the team and athletes, maximising adaptability and flexibility.
- Carried out sessions in a safe manner, with safeguarding of youth members at the forefront of proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Cardiff University
Cardiff 2023.09 -
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Maths
Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Derbyshire 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - Various
Anthony Gell School
Wirksworth, Derbyshire 2019.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Good communication with a range of people, in a range of mediums
- Outgoing and chatty
- Punctual
- Well-organised
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy staying active: running, going to the gym and exploring the outdoors.
Timeline
Athletics Club President (Voluntary)
Cardiff University Students Union
2025.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Cardiff University
2023.09 -
Administrative assistant
Ark Engineering & Services
2023.03 - 2025.04
Youth Water polo Coach (Voluntary)
Matlock Water polo Club
2020.09 - 2023.12
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Maths
Anthony Gell School
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - Various
Anthony Gell School
2019.09 - 2020.06