Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
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Seamus Whelan

Seamus Whelan

Addlestone,Surrey

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to identify and nurture talent through extensive experience in sports management. Achieved FA Level 1 Talent Identification, enhancing recruitment knowledge and skills. Committed to fostering long-term partnerships within the sports industry.

Hard-working individual with strong organisational skills. Aiming to achieve company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Greenkeeper

The Wisley Golf Club
, Surrey
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Working with team to renovate and maintain the course daily for the members.
  • Building strong communication skills and organisational skills to ensure operations run smoothly.
  • Performed routine mechanical work on lawn care equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Preserved course aesthetics with regular mowing and trimming.

Channel Manager Intern

Brave Bison
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Working alongside many of the biggest sports rights holders in the world, including PGA TOUR, DT World Tour, US Open and Australian Open developing innovative strategies to grow digital audiences.
  • Optimising content across multiple channels and publishing new content to gain attraction.
  • analysing data to present post-tournament reports weekly.
  • Played a key role in working the US Open tournament.
  • Developed strategic partnerships by fostering relationships with key industry stakeholders.
  • Drove market growth for increased brand visibility and revenue generation.

Content and Marketing Executive

Jet Media Network
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Working with the social team to increase engagement with articles and media related to sports, gaming and social trends
  • Being responsible for researching the latest news around gaming and using information to engage fans through AI tools and traditional marketing techniques.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
  • Directed social media initiatives, enhancing brand recognition and loyalty.

Lysander Management
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Working within a team to create an engaging presentation deck for the WTA World Tour Final to be held in the UK
  • Conducting research, understanding statistics and presenting why the UK is the right place for the finals.

Sales Assistant

Flannels
09.2017 - 11.2021
  • Delivering 5-star customer service to all customers, aiming to reach daily and weekly sales targets
  • I gained confident communication skills and techniques that can help close sales and satisfaction to the consumers.

Education

x8 GCSEs -

Thames Christian College
01.2013 - 01/2017

Business, Management and Marketing Studies -

Nottingham College
01.2018 - 01/2020

Sports Management, Sports Studies BA Hons -

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
01.2020 - 07/2023

Skills

  • Communication
  • Scouting
  • Talent Identification
  • Data Analysis
  • Client retention
  • Sponsorships
  • Presentation planning
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Social Media Campaign
  • Reporting
  • Strong writing skills
  • Creative writing
  • Talent assessment
  • Marketing and sales techniques
  • Talent acquisition analytics

Accomplishments

  • The FA Level 1 Talent ID in Football Certificate
  • PFSA Level 1 Talent Identification Certificate
  • PFSA Level Data Analysis in Football Certificate
  • Coventry City FC Academy
  • Derby County FC Academy

Timeline

Channel Manager Intern

Brave Bison
08.2024 - 10.2024

Assistant Greenkeeper

The Wisley Golf Club
04.2024 - 07.2025

Content and Marketing Executive

Jet Media Network
12.2023 - 04.2024

Lysander Management
04.2022 - 12.2022

Sports Management, Sports Studies BA Hons -

Leeds Beckett University
01.2020 - 07/2023

Business, Management and Marketing Studies -

Nottingham College
01.2018 - 01/2020

Sales Assistant

Flannels
09.2017 - 11.2021

x8 GCSEs -

Thames Christian College
01.2013 - 01/2017
Seamus Whelan