Matthew White

About the Candidate

Matthew White

University of Nottingham Master’s Student | Professional Assistant |Golf Regripping Services

07932992648 mattwhite2004@btinertnet.com East midland

——————————– Professional Summary ——————————–

Highly motivated University of Nottingham Master’s Student with a strong and passionate

understanding of golf, club operation, customer service and sales. Scratch golfer with an extensive

knowledge of members’ and visitors’ expectations at premium clubs. Experienced in front-of-house

service, competition administration, society booking procedures, and general sales. Friendly,

reliable and organised with a proven ability to enhance customer experience with eDicient

communication skills to ensure successful day-to-day club operations.

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Professional Skills: Front of House service | Digital Design & content creation | Administration & Budget Management |

Communication & Networking | Golf Club Operations| Social Engagement Strategy | Leadership &

Team Coordination | Problem Solving Under Pressure | Commercial understanding | sales and

income generation | EKicient communication style

Technical skills: Excel | MATLAB | PsychoPy | G*Power | Microsoft systems| Canva+ | SPSS

——————————– Professional Experience——————————–

Professional Assistant, Beeston Field Golf Club | Nottingham (June 2023-present)

• Delivering first-class front-of-house service to members and visitors in a busy golf club environment

• Managing bookings, tee sheet, competition administration and membership enquiries

• Handle Payments, retail sales, stock, and visitors’ check-ins

• Produce high-quality communications and support promotions to drive green fee and event income.

• Extensive experience recruiting, managing and running successful society days over the past 2.5 years.

• Maintaining a welcoming, professional pro shop while building connections with members and supporting them with day-

to-day problems.

Assistant Coach and Operations Support |The Belfry, West Midlands (2016-2019)

• Assisted in delivering junior coaching programmes, summer camps and weekly group sessions for a wide

range of ages and abilities.

• Supported event delivery and organised holiday camps and competitions

• Helped maintain a professional, safe and welcoming environment in a premium golf resort.

• Develop strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills within a busy commercial operation.

• Appointed as the First Junior Captain (2018)

University Of Nottingham Golf Committee (June 2023-Present)

• Progressed through three leadership roles (2nd Team Captain, Vice President, President).

• oversaw club operations, event delivery, fixtures, budgeting and membership administration.

• Increased membership uptake by 50% through structured marketing and engaging campaigns

• Coordinated big events, travel, competitions and communication with members and governing sports bodies.

• Strong relations with England Golf and the University of Nottingham Sport

Relevant experience:

– Delivering the Women in Golf campaign that saw over 60 new girls in 2 years, given the opportunity to participate in golf.

– Hosting the first OKicial Golf Varsity in over 7 years, which saw 80+ spectators support the club

– Partnering with England Golf and becoming a University Sport oKicer- Currently planning to deliver an IMS Indoor Golf league for all students of any ability (start 2026)

University of Nottingham Sport Executive (September 2024-2025)

• Supported large-scale sporting events and participants across 76 diKerent sports.

• Worked alongside marketing and operations teams to improve engagement and visibility of sports.

• Represented student clubs, improving communication between the committee and the university department’s

• Assisted with administrative, scheduling and operational planning.

Golf Regripping Service | East Midlands (September 2025-Present)

• Established and operate an independent golf regripping service in the East Midlands.

• Building customer relationships and generating income with excellent service standards and a quick turnaround is

guaranteed.

• Manage bookings, stock ordering, and supplier relationships.

• Strong Marketing services via social media and direct communication with local golfers.

————————————- Education ——————————————

University of Nottingham (2022-present)

MSci Psychology:

• Current overall average: 65% (Predicted high 2:1)

• Undergraduate Dissertation achieved First-class standard (70%)

• Awaiting MSci Dissertation result (July 2026)

• Developed strong research, data analysis, and methodological skills.

• Enhanced understanding of evidence-based psychological approaches and clinical research practices

• Core modules completed in line with BPS regulations

Lichfield Cathedral School: (2009-2022)

• 10 GCSE ranging from grades 5-9 (including English and mathematics)

• 3 A levels: Psychology (A), Biology (A), Physical Education (A*)

————————————- Qualifications —————————————

Enhanced DBS certified through Turning Point (March 2025)

Professional Caddy experience at The Belfry (2018-19)

Extensive public speaking experience

Head Boy, Lichfield Cathedral School (2021-2022)

Operate an independent golf club regripping service

Graduate Membership application to the British Psychological Society in progres