Trystan Dafydd

Experience

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  Victoria Hotel

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2009

  Bar Assistant

  Handled money, calculated stock demands, organized orders, served food & drinks. Arranged the working schedule for 12 other part-time members. Developed confidence, improved communication skills & socialized with people of all ages & backgrounds at this popular village hotel.

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  Antena

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2010

  Public-Relations Assistant

  Helped the media-relations team that dealt with phone calls & messages from the public. Conducted entertainment research for the program that was aimed at young Welsh teenagers. Broadcasted messages & views of the public which were aired on live television. Gained insights into program-making, media communicating & televising.

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  Camp America

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2018

  Key Staff Camp Counselor

  Worked as Key Staff Camp Counsellor at Brant Lake Camp - a prestigious summer camp for boys aged from 7-15, in Upstate New York. Along with 4 other Key Staff members: supervised, scheduled, coached and coordinated 100+ 11/12 year-old boys on (nearly) a 24/7 basis. Coached various sports including soccer and tennis. Prepared overnight trips and planned inter-camp competition events. Achieved numerous personal benefits including leadership, preparation, team-work and managing, in addition to valuable cultural experiences. Show less

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  Carson-Newman University

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Sports Information Assistant

  Worked directly with the Director of Athletic Communications at Carson-Newman University. Assisted with communication, planning and implementation of all athletic publicity, public relations, and news-related aspects of the intercollegiate program, covering all 18 varsity sports. Duties involved a range of roles including social-media responsibilities, organising media documents, arranging event schedules, preparing press releases, promoting sporting events to students and local communities, live data inputting and analysing live games. Show less

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  Bangor University

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Part of a new research team working in the sport psychology field by investigating and measuring how anxiety levels/issues effect performance. Providing support to the overall research, including data collection, analysis of data and dat input; organising collection procedures at sporting events throughout Wales; communicating with organisers and athletes to ensure that data is collected; assisting with administration of research project; organising meetings related to research; distributing information through emails and letters; advertisting and promoting the project via traditional and online platforms. Show less

  • Marketing Assistant

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Research Project Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
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  S4C

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Runner

  Various part-time roles with TV companies including Rondo, Cwmni Da and Mr Producer working on different production teams working on S4C shows offering an extra pair of hands to help in any way possible. Stage prep, administrative work, runner etc.

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  Rondo Media

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  Researcher

  Researcher and member of the production team for Rondo Media's S4C sport productions, Sgorio and Clwb.

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  Gwynedd Council

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  Sport for Life Officer

  Member of the Sport for Life team in Cyngor Gwynedd. Responsible for promoting, encouraging and delivering physical activity amongst teenagers in five local secondary schools across Arfon, as well as Ysgol Pendalar. I worked closely with pupils, teachers and young ambassadors within the schools, promoting physical activity, providing sporting opportunities and linking individuals to clubs, communities, new sports and National Governing Bodies.

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  Ten Lifestyle Group

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Service Ambassador

  Working in the front line Service Ambassador team delivering tailored customer service to ensure Members have the best experience each time they call. Handling a high volume of calls engaging with members to understand their needs, interests and requirements. Requests involve reservations for limousine transfers, flight tickets, hotels, restaurants, concerts and sporting events all over the world.

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  Cyngor Gwynedd

  Mar 2021 - now

  Managing and implementing the Refugee Resettlement Programme in Gwynedd. Coordinating and communicating the regional and national Resettlement Plans. Part of the council team that is leading the campaign within the County to support and assist refugees that have arrived in Wales. Responsible for co-ordinating support services that are provided to those seeking sancturary here in Wales. Working with individuals and families from Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine. European funded position as a TRAC Engagement Worker for Cyngor Gwynedd. Working across the county with vulnerable and underpriviliged individuals in secondary schools. Responsible for providing emotional and academic support to sustain their engagement and encourage progression through education or training using a variety of interventions and work units.

  • Refugee Resettlement Coordinator

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Refugee Support & Integration Officer

    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  • TRAC Engagement Worker

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2022