dominic paterson, Head

dominic paterson

Head

The British International School

Location
United Kingdom - London
Education
High school or equivalent,
Experience
21 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 8 Months

Head at The British International School
  • Saudi Arabia
  • September 2011 to June 2019

www.bisj.com

at Cebu International School
  • August 2009 to June 2011

Pit-os, Talamban, Cebu City.
Athletics and Activities Director/Head of PE

Responsibilities: Coordinate the intra-schools sports tournament (House Sports) throughout the school.

Coordinate the inter-schools sports tournaments on both a local and international level (eg. ISAC)

Responsible for recommending to the Superintendent and contracting all coaches.

Liaise with and direct the soccer, basketball and volleyball coaches regarding all aspects of their programs.

Ensure all the necessary equipment is available and facilities are scheduled properly through the Facilities and Grounds Manager.

Formulate, and monitor the budget and make recommendations to the Superintendent for any further budget allocations.

Seeks and finds ways for supporting and financing the athletic programs.

Sends reminders of coming events to the community.

Liaise and communicate with the students and parents as effectively as possible and in a timely manner;

Maintains permanent records for each sport, such as wins and losses, outstanding records, letter files, persons, etc.

Devise/recommend any policies to ensure the efficient running of athletics and activities as necessary. Consult with the two principals regarding policies.

Coordinate/schedule the after-school activities program except for CAS and any other weekend or holiday programs that may occur such as Drama, Music, Science club, etc.

Liaise/consult and supervise all other colleagues involved in the activity program

Head of Department at The British International School
  • Saudi Arabia
  • September 2005 to June 2008
at Sailboard Vacations
  • December 1999 to June 2004

Aruba Beach Villas, Dutch Antilles.
www.sailboardvacations.com
General Manager

Responsibilities: Maintain high levels of repeat business, delivering customised services to clients.

Direct, Train, Motivate and Develop all hotel staff, monitoring performances to deliver professional services and standards.


To act independently and as part of a team, leading by example with a hands on approach.

Establish and maintain communications with the company owner and head office to implement and administrate all company policy, procedure and philosophy.

Facilitate regular departmental meetings to maintain standards and implement operational changes.

Regularly inspect and ensure maintenance routines are carried out on all recreational equipment.

Provide highest levels of safety and rescue procedures for guest activities and emergency care.

Achievements: Designed a separate website to promote the property as a spa destination during the off season to increase resort income by 30%

Instrumental as part of a team negotiating a lucrative Hi Winds TV sponsorship deal with the Professional Windsurfing Association gaining our resort international exposure.

Pioneered five day Windsurfing Clinics for groups and corporate clients as part of their team building efforts increasing school income with up front payments.

Coordinated the design and resort improvement strategy to change the physical appearance of the property adding value to guest's expectations.

Worked with local schools and government employment services to offer disadvantaged youths the opportunity to gain vocational training and international qualifications in the Leisure and Hospitality industry.

Established links with the United Kingdom Sailing Academy to recruit graduates for 3 to 6 month contracts to gain vocational work experience in the industry.

Reason for Leaving: Returned to England to do a one year Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to pursue a full time career in education.

Education

High school or equivalent,
  • at Canterbury Christ Church University
  • April 2020

Physical Education International House

Bachelor's degree, Sports Studies
  • at Kent University
  • April 2020

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High school or equivalent, Sports Studies
  • at The Oratory School
  • April 2020

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Specialties & Skills

MEETING FACILITATION
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
TEACHING
TRAINING PROGRAMS
APPROACH
BUDGETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Languages

Dutch
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English
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