Daniel Strachan

Efficient professional with experience and proven knowledge of team building, branding, and new business development. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill [Job Title] role on your team. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance.

Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Deputy Director - Newhaven Youth For Christ - Newhaven, ESX

(2016-07 - 2024-11)

Progressed from volunteer to paid Youth Worker, then promoted to Deputy Director in recognition of leadership, initiative, and dedication.

• Lead and oversee all youth sessions, ensuring engaging, safe, and inclusive environments for young people.
• Manage and coordinate a small team of staff and volunteers, holding regular meetings to maintain consistency and quality across programmes.
• Design, plan, and deliver effective mentoring sessions for young people with a range of SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and carers to support each young person's progress and wellbeing.
• Uphold the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding for both staff and service users.
• Manage and monitor the organisation's social media presence, ensuring online engagement aligns with safeguarding policies and offers young people access to help, advice, and support.

Teaching Assistant in Primary School - Telscombe Cliffs Academy - Telscombe Cliffs, ESX

(2021-09 - 2022-07)

• Delivered one-to-one and small group tutoring to support student learning and understanding.
• Ensured student safety in line with school safeguarding policies.
• Created engaging and inclusive learning environments to encourage participation and achievement.
• Developed personalised reading programmes to improve students' reading ages.
• Produced and prepared educational materials to support classroom learning.
• Led the school's Sensory Circuit Programme, designing creative activities to help students regulate and stay engaged throughout the day.

Musical Theatre Performer - Brighton Theatre Group - Brighton, ESX

(2012-05 - 2020-11)

• Performed in 10+ theatrical productions, demonstrating confidence, creativity, and strong communication skills.
• Supported backstage operations, including lighting and sound, showing teamwork and technical ability.
• Known for a musical, outgoing, and enthusiastic personality, bringing energy and positivity to both professional and creative environments.

Uniformed Services - Lewes College

GCSE - Maths - Patcham High School

GCSE - English - Patcham High School