John Howells

Experience

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  The Yard Bar and Kitchen

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  Duty Manager

  Whilst studying in university and once I graduated I worked at this high-volume bar. I undertook daily management duties including; staff supervision, effective housekeeping and dealing with a range of customer enquiries, handling deliveries, adhering to budgets, increasing profits and managing cash flow.

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  Lucozade Powerleague

  Aug 2007 - Feb 2016

  I progressed from Assistant Manager to General Branch Manager and then Openings Manager during nine years with a market-leading provider of small sided-football activities. Identified business development opportunities and drove the overall performance of the branch forward to achieve the KPI’s in relation to; customers, colleagues, brand and profitability Built relationships through networking in a diverse part of London, increasing participation levels; leagues, corporate events, kid’s parties and social bookingsProvided business management guidance to general managers across the company, including sales action plans, staff development and social media engagement Our site won ‘branch of the year 2015’ following a successful opening and first year of trade Pro actively recruited 132, 5-a-side and 7-a-side league teams, worth £7,428 weekly Sold on average 53.5 casual pitch bookings and 46 block bookings, worth £6,467.50 weekly Show less Recruited, trained and monitored staff development, including conducting performance appraisals with succession planning in mind - Four of my team progressed to management under my leadership Devised sales action plans, prepared meeting notes and delivered effective team meetings Ensured excellent delivery in all areas of the business and monitored customer satisfaction Company Branch of the year 2011, achieving a 21% increase in sales revenue vs prior year Grew youth 5-a-side trade by 300%, from 12 – 48 teamsStudent 5-a-side trade grew 287.5%, from 16 – 62 teamsAdult 5-a-side trade increased by 19%, from 190 – 226 teams Launched an 8 team ladies league worth £3,920 to the bottom line over a 14 week season Best social media campaign for ‘Press Centre’ - Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2014 Show less

  • Openings / New Business Manager

    Dec 2014 - Feb 2016

  • General Branch Manager

    Dec 2008 - Dec 2014

  • Assistant General Branch Manager

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
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  Impact body and mind

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2020

  Personal Trainer and Coach

  Providing personalised diet and lifestyle guidance to compliment clients' health and fitness development under the 'Impact body and mind' brand which I established when I left my management position at Powerleague in 2016. I have a level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training; I am a leader in running fitness and trained in running mechanics and gait analysis. I am an expert in marathon running, entailing aspects of physiology, psychology, nutrition and training. I have a passion for calisthenics, core stability, lean muscle gain and functional strength training. The second strand of the business is English language teaching. I have freelanced, delivering personalised lessons using Liulishuo, an innovative and leading online education company. I am thorough with lesson preparation to ensure students of various ages systematically achieve learning outcomes. I show cultural sensitivity and patience in a diverse setting. I maximise learning opportunities through creative thinking and effective communication, and have taught 1000+ lessons with 5/5 feedback due to my personable and motivating manor. Show less

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  Wall Street English

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  English Teacher

  While developing 'Impact body and mind' I taught English to adults and young learners. I took this opportunity to teach because of my long-held desire to live and work in Italy. This role involved the planning and delivery of an educational course, engaging and motivating students both in one-to-one sessions and in larger groups, and adapting teaching techniques to meet the specific needs of the class.Experienced in teaching; General English, Business English - Market Leader, IELTS Test Preparation, individually tailored lessons, group activities and Financial Times lessons Key member of the team that helped the Genoa Centre become the number one within the company across Italy in relation to active students; 90% vs 70% YOY Delivered engaging lessons ensuring high attendance levels, contract renewals and referrals Show less

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  Ronald Ross Primary School

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Primary School Teacher (School Direct)

  I completed teacher training during the pandemic at an inner London school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. I was responsible for supporting the year two class teacher in all aspects of the education and well-being of 31 unique children. During placements and throughout the year while my the class teacher was shielding, I was solely responsible for planning, teaching and assessing the class. Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all children - 70% spoke English as an additional language Setting high expectations and promoting good progress Using formative and summative assessment to aid pupil progress Effectively managing behaviour by following the schools' behaviour policy Liaising professionally with colleagues and parents and reporting safeguarding issues Maintaining a stimulating and safe classroom environment Contributing to staff training and adhering to feedback after weekly observations All other administrative and practical duties required for pupils' needs and attainment Show less

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  AllChild (Formerly West London Zone)

  Nov 2021 - now

  Senior Link Worker

  Providing early intervention support to children in mainstream primary and secondary schools and community settings in London, through specialised social, emotional and academic development, managing partnership interventions, and parental engagement. I help to create social and emotional change, improve learning outcomes and empower young people to reach their goals and thrive into adulthood. The trusting relationships I build, allows me to refer children and families to activities and support services in the local community. I work from a foundation of deep curiosity and understanding to conduct thorough strengths and needs assessments in order to advise teachers and school leaders on best practice support for each unique child. Additionally, I deliver engaging, tailored lessons and therapeutic support, and act as a positive role model to my cohort and school community. Keeping children safe within education is paramount, and as such I am professionally vigilant and follow safeguarding procedures. In this role I share best practice with my colleagues on a weekly basis, write and present case studies and have monthly supervision. I have completed various trainings; Trauma, Neglect and Building Resilience, L3 Paediatric First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, L3 Safeguarding and Child Protection, Child Counseling, Positive Behaviour Management, Transition and Endings, Parental Engagement, Relational Meetings and GDPR. Show less