Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Undergraduate with an expected First Class degree, excelling in data analysis, economics, and M&A-focused modules. Founder of The WakeBase, an online community for Wakeboarding and Wake Surfing, where I gained hands-on experience in business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, and operational management. I’ve had brief exposure to private equity, and through presenting regular university projects I have strengthened my financial awareness, problem-solving and communication skills. I’m passionate about strategy, investment, and growth-focused roles, and I also enjoy applying creative thinking, numerical analysis and a proactive approach to drive meaningful impact.
Marketing on social media for the uk’s number 1 trusted portal for buying park lodges and holiday homes.
Founded and manage an online community and learning platform for wakeboarding and wakesurfing enthusiasts, offering tutorials, discussion forums, and event scheduling. Developed and executed business strategy, establishing strategic partnerships with brands such as MasterCraft, managing operations, and driving community engagement. Oversaw marketing initiatives, content creation, and financial management, gaining hands-on experience in business development, stakeholder management, and growth strategy. Key achievements: -Built and launched a paid online community, growing 23 active members. -Secured strategic partnerships and collaborations with industry-leading brands. -Managed platform operations including content scheduling, user support, and team coordination.
Teach wakeboarding, paddle boarding, and lifeguard aqua park sessions, sharing my passion for the sport while developing strong instructional and interpersonal skills. Manage operational tasks including front-of-house responsibilities, payment processing, rota creation, and team coordination, ensuring smooth daily operations. Led social media initiatives to engage the community and promote activities. Through this role, I’ve honed communication, organisation, and adaptability, balancing hands-on coaching with operational and team management responsibilities. Key highlights: Delivered high-quality coaching sessions, improving participant skills and confidence. Managed daily operations and team schedules, maintaining efficiency and safety. Ran social media channels to drive engagement and visibility for the park.
Shadowed a Director at Foresight Group, gaining firsthand exposure to the operations and investment processes of a private equity firm. Responsibilities included observing due diligence processes, reviewing company financial packs and investment proposals, and participating in internal strategy meetings. Attended client and company meetings, including in-person presentations and proposal discussions, providing insight into deal evaluation and relationship management. Gained exposure to Foresight’s portfolio companies, investment decision-making framework, and post-investment operational considerations. Developed a deeper understanding of private equity workflows, deal assessment, and professional stakeholder engagement in a real-world investment context. Key skills gained: -Exposure to private equity deal evaluation and due diligence -Insight into portfolio management and investment decision-making -Professional communication and stakeholder engagement -Understanding of strategic and financial considerations in investment opportunities