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Attentive, consistent, and versatile sports journalism graduate and content creator with a strong output and hands-on experience across hospitality, supervision, and media roles. I’m looking to apply my skills to help teams and brands grow while contributing to impactful, positive change in any workplace I’m part of.
I’ve built my experience through analytical and news writing, social media strategy, and multi-platform content creation, including podcast co-hosting and ongoing collaboration with established and emerging media outlets. I combine structured communication, research, and high-quality production to deliver engaging sports content for broad audiences.
Skills
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Founder / Writer (Sports Website) at Start-up football website (92 clubs, top four divisions)
March 1, 2025 - PresentAnalytical and news writing for all 92 clubs in the English top four divisions. Helped grow the brand through high-output writing and content production, achieving average performance metrics including around 35,000 views per month on the website, ~150k impressions on X, and ~300k views on Facebook. Partnered with NewsNow and supported SEO-focused visibility using relevant tools for search engine reach.
Founder / Content Creator at Self-employed - 92 Club Football Website
March 1, 2025 - PresentStart-up football site focusing on analytical and news writing for all 92 clubs; grew brand with 35k monthly views, 150k impressions on X, and 300k views on Facebook; partnered with NewsNow to maximize SEO visibility.
Founder / Lead Writer at Self-Employed – Football Website
March 1, 2025 - PresentStarted a start-up football website delivering analytical and news writing for all 92 clubs; built audience to ~35,000 views per month, 150k impressions on X, and 300k views on Facebook. Partnered with NewsNow to maximise visibility via SEO.
Team Leader / Shift Lead (Coffee Shop) at The Coffee House (City Tower, Manchester)
February 1, 2025 - PresentJoined as a team member, helped open the Preston store, then promoted after two months and transferred to Manchester City Tower store. Responsibilities include leading a team, receiving and making orders, overseeing daily store operations, training new staff, cashing up and handling cash, managing shift operations, fostering a warm and healthy work environment, and delivering outstanding customer service.
Kitchen Porter & Supervisor / Keyholder at The Coffee House (in various locations including Preston)
December 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Provided exemplar customer service, made coffee, cold drinks, and tray bakes while adhering to company standards. Kept front-of-house professional and clean, supported kitchen operations by serving food and completing cleaning duties. Performed supervisory responsibilities including cashing up, keyholder duties, leading shifts, receiving and making orders, and completing paperwork.
Barista & Keyholder at The Coffee House (Fishergate / Preston)
July 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Greeted customers with enthusiasm, prepared coffee and latte art, and maintained cleanliness of stations while staying compliant with store values. Used coffee knowledge to sell products and performed keyholder responsibilities as required.
Barista (Front of House / Espresso Specialist) & Keyholder at The Coffee House (Preston Train Station, Platform 3/4)
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024Produced espresso-based drinks in a busy train-station environment. Maintained recipes and stock levels, dialled in grinders to ensure consistent espresso quality, and handled front-of-house duties including cleaning and opening/closing procedures. Completed keyholder responsibilities.
Work Experience (Non-League paper contributor) at Greenway Publishing (Non-League paper)
February 1, 2023 - February 5, 2023Worked alongside editor-at-large Matt Badcock producing content for Greenway Publishing’s Non-League paper. Had five articles published in the issue released 19 February 2023, gaining press-box and deadline-based experience and reporting to senior editorial positions.
Contributor at Greenway Publishing - Non-League Paper
February 1, 2023 - February 5, 2023Produced five articles for Non-League Paper; worked under deadline; gained press box experience.
Contributor at Greenway Publishing - Non League Paper
February 1, 2023 - February 19, 2023Wrote five articles published in the February 2023 issue; gained press box experience; produced content under deadlines.
Work Experience (Football & Boxing coverage) at Lancashire Post & Burnley Express
October 1, 2022 - October 7, 2022Covered football and boxing over a one-week placement, including press box access, interviewing, and attending press conferences. Produced digital articles for Burnley Express and had a story published in the Lancashire Post edition dated 5 November 2022.
Work Experience at Lancashire Post / Burnley Express
October 1, 2022 - October 7, 2022One week of work experience; interviewed, covered press conferences; published digital articles.
Work Experience – Journalist at Lancashire Post / Burnley Express
October 1, 2022 - October 7, 2022One-week press box experience; interviewed players; attended press conferences; published digital articles for Burnley Express; a story published in Lancashire Post’s 5 November 2022 edition.
Contributor (International sports writing) at EuroSport / Warner Bros & Discovery (contributor) and other international outlets
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Contributed three articles per week covering topics such as Major League Soccer, European football, and tennis. Work reached wide audiences across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, supporting international visibility through timely sports reporting and analysis.
Contributor at National World
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Wrote three articles per week on MLS, European football, and tennis; reached a wide audience.
Contributor at Internationally Recognised Outlet
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Wrote three articles per week about MLS, European Football, and Tennis; articles reached audiences across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Co-host / Content Curator (Podcast & Social Media) at Preston North End podcast (#1 fan-owned)
March 1, 2022 - PresentCo-host and help curate the podcast brand and social media outreach. Supported growth to reach around 2,000 listeners per episode on average. Upscaled social media to create an active platform for fan discussion, including match/game conversation, release coverage, breaking news, and content that builds a relatable, professional fan culture. Networked with media and clubs (including BBC-related contacts, That’s TV, and clubs such as Wycombe Wanderers, Barnsley FC, and Norwich City).
Co-host / Social Media Manager at The Butter Pie Podcast
March 1, 2022 - PresentCo-hosted the Preston North End fan podcast; grew the brand's social media outreach and listener base, reaching around 2,000 listeners per episode and fostering a professional yet fan-friendly football culture.
Media Contributor (Disability sports campaign) at Disability sports campaign (invited to 2023 FA Disability Cup via TNT Sports)
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Supported a disability sports campaign promoting and educating the public about sports that include disabilities. Attended the 2023 F.A. Disability Cup (via TNT Sports), utilized TNT Sports social media presence, and published articles. Developed media-networking experience across multiple individuals and learned about the broader media environment.
Disability Sports Campaign Volunteer at TNT Sports
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Disability sports campaign promoting inclusive sports; attended the 2023 FA Disability Cup; published articles.
Campaign Contributor at TNT Sports - Disability Sports Campaign
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Disability sports campaign promoting accessible sports; attended 2023 FA Disability Cup; used social media to publish articles; built a network within media and sports circles.
Barista at Various locations: 82 Fishergate / Black Sheep Coffee; Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen (Preston Train Station)
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023Front-of-house barista experience across multiple coffee outlets including serving customers, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing drinks/food in fast-paced settings.
Education
GCSEs at Ashton Community Science College
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018A-Levels at Cardinal Newman College
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan)
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023GCSEs at Ashton Community Science College / Cardinal Newman College
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018A-Levels at Cardinal Newman College
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of Lancashire (Formerly UCLan)
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) (Cardinal Newman College / UCLan formerly)
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023Qualifications
8 GCSEs (including 9/A** in Graphics Design; English and Maths)
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018Media Studies (B), English Language (C), Graphics Communications (D)
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
Skills
Experience Level
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