VIDEL FARAH
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PROFILE
I am a dedicated individual with a commitment to learning and advancing on my current skill set and experience. I am
able to work efficiently whether I am alone or working within a team. I am of an empathic nature and am able to form
sustainable relationships easily. I am punctual, organised and remain calm under pressure which ensures smooth
delivery of my tasks. I am willing to undertake training and believe I am a fast learner.
EDUCATION
University of South Wales – MSc Sports Coaching and Performance Sept 2019 – Sept 2021
Course content currently consists of:
- Effective coaching
- Movement analysis
- Professional work-based development
- Strength and conditioning
Cardiff Metropolitan University – BSc Sports Coaching Sept 2015 – July 2018
Course content consisted of:
- Concepts and theories of sports coaching
- Traditional sport and exercise science
- Managing a high performance sport
- Ethics and sociology
- Opportunity to train young people and facilitate training sessions as part of my work placement.
- For my dissertation I had discussed how to promote positive youth development through sports coaching and
cohesion.
Level 3 - Personal Training June 2017 – Sept 2017
- Allows me access to work in the gym and supervise gym attendees
- One-on-one tailor made sessions
- Nutritionist advice
Fitzalan High School Sept 2004 – July 2009
Attained 10 A – C grade GCSE’s including core subjects.
EMPLOYMENT
Cardiff Council – Youth Mentor Dec 2020 – Present
- Supported clients in finding work and or further education, building cv’s, cover letters, job applications etc.
- Assisted in improving client’s self-efficacy through confidence building exercises.
- Liaised and worked alongside other professionals and organisations.
- Handled client’s confidential data within GDPR guidelines.
- Used and maintained a variety of data systems, with accurate and consistent inputs.
- Organised and held a variety of events to promote available services.
- Provided an excellent level of customer service in a person-centred role.
- Upheld organisations policies and codes of conduct in a professional manner.
Fast Despatch Logistics – Driver Nov 2019 – Nov 2020
- Planning and following set delivery routes
- Using technology to plan effective time efficient routes
- Organising and storing packages securely
- Practicing safe manual handling techniques
- Having great customer service skills
- Possessing a positive attitude
McGinley Rail Services – Trackman (Maintenance Engineer) Nov 2018 – August 2019
- Conducting tasks related to the railway, prioritising safety at all times
- Working alongside others in a team-based environment
- Utilisation of problem-solving skills
- Helped create a clean and inclusive working environment
- Acted as a positive mentor for team participants
- Understanding the importance of directions and tasks
- Analysing every detail in a brief to ensure smooth operation
- Co-operating with others more skilled and developing on my skills
- Showed initiative when working to minimise risk and improve work efficiency
South Riverside Development Centre – Youth Mentor & Supervisor May 2017- Sept 2018
- Supervised practices and activities, prioritising safety at all times.
- Developed and delivered training plans for participants across a range of sports
- Worked with troubled youths to try and influence positive youth development
- Aided co-workers in their activities
- Created a clean, inclusive, fun, working and structured environment
- Acted as a positive role model for young people and the community
- Helped participants in their homework and educational activities
RAS - Door supervisor Jan 2014 – Feb 2017
- Worked in a team where communication was key
- Used speech to defuse potentially confrontational situations
- Used empathy to relate to customers
- Ensured everyone adhered to the facilities rules and regulations
- Put the customers health and safety first
- Used organisational skills to position other staff members where their skills could be utilised
- Used First Aid in certain cases
- Monitored environments and people assessing for any threats
VOLUNTEERING
Horn Development Association - Development Officer July 2017 - Present
- Planning and executing campaigns and events for HDA
- Delivering training sessions for volunteers
- Working in different communities from various ethnic backgrounds
- Tailoring sessions participants skill sets
- Having a flexible approach to my discourse and activities to the level of the participants
- Adapting to different environments
KEY SKILLS
- First Aid Trained
- Full Driving Licence
- Fire Safety
- Football First Aid Award
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Award
- Football Leaders Award
- Sentinel Card
- CSCS Card
- Manual Handling
- Small Tools Training
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
