Sean Padley
Newcastle-Under-Lyme,Staffordshire
Summary
An extremely motivated student with uncommon experience in research conduct, athletic testing, and scientific literacy; complemented by strong communication skills. Takes on challenging roles that allow proactiveness. Proficient in Visual3D, Nexus, and with BlueTrident, demonstrating advanced technical skills. Knowledge of machine learning and PowerBI. Committed to leveraging these competencies to continually learn, drive innovative solutions and contribute to scientific advancements.
Overall a dedicated team player well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Adept at multi-tasking, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Sport and Exercise Technician
University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2024.09 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to every task; alongside regular inspection of electrical systems and components. Maintained a clean working environment, upheld compliance with health and safety regulations (COSHH).
- Over 2 years, trained junior staff and students on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostered skill development. Trained masters students as an undergraduate on the use of complex dynamometry.
- Contributed to targets by providing support during high-priority projects. Processed huge amounts of data for multiple publication projects over 2 years.
- Maintained daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and health and safety logs, updating data with accuracy to inform management of operational needs.
- Curated and lead various outreach sessions, incorporated the use of industry standard equipment to seamlessly deliver new and exciting talks and demonstrations.
- Utilised industry level technology in dissertation to further PhD level research and directly contribute to and scrutinise footballing technology.
- Assisted in revitalisation of student-led physiological clinic. Tested general public, clinicians, elite athletes (including championship level footballers) as an undergraduate a plethora of times. Assisted in curation of return-to-play and training zone curation for said players.
Research assistant
University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2024.09 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports from high volumes of data, summarising research findings to facilitate decision-making and effective scientific communication.
- Bolstered study credibility, ensured data accuracy through rigorous checks and consistent adaptation to overcome barriers.
- Helped foster a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment by effectively communicating across departments and disciplines.
- Independently processed vast amounts of data for high-impact projects, utilising software such as Vicon Nexus, Visual3D, Vicon ProCalc, VALD systems, BioDex systems, Microsoft PowerBI and Excel.
- Collaboratively utilised high-level and industry standard equipment to carry out heuristic procedures on both the general population and high-level athletes. Including VALD systems, Vicon systems, SECA systems, and BioDex systems.
Exercise Physiology Clinic Leader
University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2024.09 - Current
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to future testing, improving efficiency and productivity, managing to test multiple athletes daily.
- Successfully delivered on data-processing tasks within tight deadlines. Collaborated on the development of training zones and regimes for high-level athletes from gathered data.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed. Became highly adaptable across multiple disciplines (i.e. combining physiology, biomechanics, and psychological practice) and equipment.
- Worked with high level athletes including referees, elite footballers (Port Vale F.C, Stoke City F.C, Crewe Alexandra F.C.), paramedics, elite swimmers, elite triathletes, and more.
- Advised high-level athletes on return-to-play eligibility following serious injury and rehabilitation programmes.
- Collaborated to oversee the revitalisation of the physiological testing clinic. The clinic is now more so open to student participation and has multiple industry contacts thanks to my collaborative efforts and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent 2023.07 -
Higher National Diploma - Applied Science
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Stoke-on-Trent 2020.09 - 2022.08
GCSEs - Multiple - 11
Clayton Hall Academy
Stoke-on-Trent 2015.09 - 2020.08
Skills
- Research conduct
- Communication skills
- PowerBI, Visual3D, Nexus, BlueTrident familiarity
- Scientific literacy
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- Captain of University Badminton Team, 2 years
Accomplishments
Multiple National Badminton Tournaments
County won 5th Nationally in College
Trusted with teaching, outreach, and elite athlete testing as an undergraduate
Languages
English
Native
German
Elementary (A2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sport and Exercise Technician
University of Staffordshire
2024.09 - Current
Research assistant
University of Staffordshire
2024.09 - Current
Exercise Physiology Clinic Leader
University of Staffordshire
2024.09 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Staffordshire
2023.07 -
Higher National Diploma - Applied Science
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
2020.09 - 2022.08
GCSEs - Multiple - 11
Clayton Hall Academy
2015.09 - 2020.08