Tom Bateman

Studied Sport and Exercise Science at Runshaw College. Achieved the best possible grade of D*D*D*. Continued with Sport and Exercise Science at Edge Hill University and achieved a 2.1 in my degree. From a young age, I developed a passion for Sport which has continued to grow and develop into a desire to work in the field of Sport and support athlete progression.

Nov 2022-April 2023│ Work Placement- SportsCool

• During Sports camps, I was able to set up and supervise various games.
• During SportsCool I worked with kids aged 4-11 showcasing my ability to work with a younger demographic.

Oct 2018│ Work Placement- St Matthews CE Primary School

• In class, I was able to communicate with the children to help them understand the tasks they were set. Also supporting them with work they found difficult.
• During P.E lessons I would set up the sessions and get the needed equipment ready, further developing my organisation skills.
• I completed all my assignments three weeks prior to finishing my first college year and was able to leave early. I decided to use these three weeks to return to St Matthews to further develop my teaching skills.

2019-2020│The Cherry Tree Restaurant (Award Winning 2019,Blackrod- Kitchen Porter

• Exceptional teamwork, I consistently demonstrate flexibility and reliability by readily stepping in to cover shifts at short notice, ensuring smooth operations and fostering a supportive work environment.
• I executed tasks diligently, recognizing the critical impact of my performance on the overall kitchen and front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless and efficient service for all sectors.
• Effective communication to provide equipment when urgently needed. 
• On busy occasions I was asked to help the chefs with food preparation.

Oct 2017│ Work Placement- Bolton Wanderers Community Trust

• Demonstrated exceptional communication, empathy, and patience while conducting P.E lessons in schools, including invaluable experience in a special needs school setting.
• Effectively organized and supervised an engaging over-50s activity class, showcasing my strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate various games and sports, including badminton, to create an inclusive experience for participants.
• Enriched my communication skills by successfully engaging with an older population group through the over-50s class, fostering valuable interactions that broadened my experiences beyond my usual demographic interactions.

Student of Sport and Exercise Science

Edge Hill University · 2020 - 2023 · Edge Hill, England, United Kingdom

Skills: Project Planning · Analytical Skills · Critical Thinking · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Word · Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft Outlook · Time & Attendance · Group Work · Research · Qualitative Research · IBM SPSS · Google Docs · Google Scholar · Time Management · Problem Solving · Teamwork · Communication