SARIM AHMED
London
Summary
Ambitious and hard-working individual with a strong passion for the business of media, marketing and sport. Demonstrates a solid understanding of reporting, event coverage, fan engagement and creating content in general. Proven ability to solve problems, manage teams, and communicate insights effectively. Eager to contribute to the world of media by driving value, innovation, and growth across all platforms, supported by a wide portfolio.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant manager
Indulge Ltd
London
2022.05 - 2026.04
- Contributed in creative brainstorming to improve menus and decor of the business
- Team leader who delegates roles and tasks during service as well providing training
- Made difficult decisions in order to better business output
- Maintained excellent customer satisfaction in a busy environment by building friendships and resolving issues, complaints and questions efficiently and effectively
- Assisted in the upselling of upgrades and higher value products, increasing our average gross income whilst keeping labour costs down
- Controlled content put out through the company's social media to aid with public relations and marketing, with a mix of creative content and understanding trends
- Created TikTok account solely, with audience reach increasing by 854.91% in the past year
- Given the responsibility to order stock from different wholesalers and cash up at the end of the day
Football Reporter
Sports News Blitz
Leeds
2025.07 - 2025.09
- Ensured alignment with editorial guidelines in all written reports
- Created strong networks within the community with regular interaction and communication
- Investigated current affairs in all aspects of the football world, producing a range of articles
- Collaborated with editors to continuously improve content produced
- Managed a 5 a-side team with others on placement to improve team relations
Reporter
Northwood F.C
London
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Utilised social media platforms to spread my articles, reaching a broader audience
- Wrote match reports for the football club that were praised by the chairman and opposing managers
- Made detailed notes during hectic games to ensure information was presented as accurately as possible
- Conducted thorough research on teams, players, and match history to provide context and enhance reporting quality
- Managed tight deadlines while producing quality reports during and after matches
Education
BA - Journalism
University of Leeds
Leeds 2023.09 - 2026.06
GCSE & A Level -
St Clement Danes
Hertfordshire 2016.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Confident on Adobe Premier Pro
- Customer service
- Time management
- Leadership
- Videography
- Communication skills
- Social media engagement
- Writing and reporting
- Efficient on Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel
- Creativity
- Shortlisted awards ( NASTA Event Coverage 2026 - 'Darts Varsity' & BJTC 2025 - 'Club World Cup Explainer')
- Head of Light Entertainment on Leeds Student Television
- Run company's social media Instagram & TikTok, gaining 137,000 views on content within the past quarter
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Timeline
Football Reporter
Sports News Blitz
2025.07 - 2025.09
BA - Journalism
University of Leeds
2023.09 - 2026.06
Assistant manager
Indulge Ltd
2022.05 - 2026.04
Reporter
Northwood F.C
2022.03 - 2022.08
GCSE & A Level -
St Clement Danes
2016.09 - 2023.06