Samuel Nicholson
Event/Matchday Experience Assistant
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About
Psychology graduate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, developed through academic study and experience working in fast-paced environments. Friendly, reliable, and organised, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and work effectively as part of a team. Confident managing multiple tasks, remaining calm under pressure, and providing excellent customer service.
Eager to apply a strong understanding of people and behaviour into a sales-assistant role while continuing to develop professional skills.
Experience
Event/Matchday Experience Assistant - Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
(2025-09 - 2026-06)
- Support in setting up home games for Premier League and Women's Super League matches, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for diverse groups of visitors.
- Facilitate activities to engage children and families, building rapport and promoting positive community experiences.
- Used my skills in team communication, event organisation, and responsibility to coordinate logistics and ensure smooth execution of matchday operations.
- Assisted in major events such as the Women's FA cup final at Wembley stadium.
Waiter & General Assistant - Private Supper Club
(2025-04)
- Delivered attentive, friendly table service to guests, efficiently serving food and drinks.
- Created a tidy and organised environment by setting up tables and polishing cutlery to a high standard.
- Contributed to team discussions with vocal ideas, implementing strong communication and collaboration, additionally managing restaurant ambiance through music coordination.
- Adapted to busy service periods by staying calm and prioritising tasks efficiently.
Youth Consultant / Community Volunteer - 2-3 degrees
(2021-09 - 2022-07)
- Worked with a diverse team to deliver a large-scale community event.
- Helped manage our team spending and created ideas that would engage the whole community.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork, organisational, and collaborative skills.
Education
BS - Psychology - University of Sussex (2026)
A Levels - Maths, Biology, Psychology - UCL Academy, London (2023)
GCSEs - Maths, English, Business - UCL Academy, London (2021)