Will Dean

Final Year History Student at the University of Exeter

Reading, England, United Kingdom

About

A disciplined and creative individual with a love for writing, international affairs and strategic communication, coupled with a passion for competitive sport and training. Experience in freelance writing and editing, including the writing of a number of now-published historical gift books, "The Year You Were Born" series, and freelance after dinner speeches.

Experience

  • Casual Fitness Instructor at Exeter City Council
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Responsible for supervising the gym floor at Exeter City Council's Leisure Centre sites, carrying out duties including: delivering member inductions and gym tours, writing member training programmes, maintaining gym tidiness and cleanliness, and acting as a supportive presence in the gym environment.

  • Exeter University Amateur Boxing Club (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Club Captain
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      A role I was elected to by members of the club within an AGM format. Responsible for managing the University of Exeter Amateur Boxing Club, one of the largest university boxing clubs in the UK with over 300 members. Coordinating weekly training schedules and student coaches, and liaising with the Athletics Union and our affiliated club, Exmouth ABC. I oversaw the club's first, inter-university varsity fight night licensed by England Boxing, and was integral to two years of EUABC's charity initiatives, including personally raising over £700 for the MOVEMBER Foundation.

    • Vice Captain
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

      Assuming a coaching and leadership role for beginner and intermediate athletes. Assisting the club captain with both social and administrative roles, including acting as a point of liaison between the student body and the Athletics Union.

  • Freelance Writer at D'Azur Publishing
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Writing the now published ‘The Year You Were Born’, and the ‘How Times Have Changed’ book series’. Requiring creative agency and time management to meet deadlines alongside University work. Assuming an editorial role for contracted writers including sourcing, coaching and editing junior writers’ work.

  • Assistant Mens Coach at Exeter City Rowing Club
    Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

    Responsible for assisting the head men’s coach in the training of crews for performance goals, alongside assisting in administrative work.

  • Event Assistant at Tracsis Events
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2024 · 1 mo

    Responsible for helping coordinate campsite and parking provisions for major events and festivals including Goodwood Festival of Speed