18 Gladstone Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6LY
Tel: +44 7804172729
Email: arul_suppiah@hotmail.com
22nd August 2013
Dear Sir / Madam,
Please find attached my CV as I would like to pursue a career in Teaching and Cricket
Coaching. I would be honoured if you were to accept me for a Teacher Training
Programme at your prestigious school, along with a cricket coaching role to further my
professional career.
Unfortunately I have come to the end of my 13-year professional cricketing career due
to injury. I feel that the skills I have learnt both through my employment at the County
Ground and through additional work experience has given me the right credentials to
pursue a teaching role along with coaching cricket.
Now, on the completion of my cricketing career, I would like to share the knowledge
and experience I have obtained as a professional sportsman, and to continue working
towards development and building leadership amongst others. I am an enthusiastic,
energetic and hardworking individual. I believe that through my educational and
employment history I have developed a wide range of skills and abilities that are
transferable to a teaching post such as this. I am flexible, quick to pick up new skills and
eager to learn from others.
Through my work experience as both an Assistant Coach at Somerset County Cricket
Club and more recently in the classrooms at Chilton Cantelo School, I have learnt how to
hold the attention of a class and more importantly, how to communicate in a manner in
which all can understand. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the students of different
backgrounds and ages, the challenges it presented, and passing on my knowledge.
Alongside this role, I would like to continue my professional development. I am
currently looking to undertake my ECB Level 3 coaching qualification and my eventual
aim is to become a fully qualified Teacher.
As a teacher, I will get incredible joy in seeing the difference it will make as students
gain new insights, become more interested in a subject and learn about themselves. This
is something I very much experienced myself and I know what it takes to succeed at the
highest level. Overall, I would bring passion, discipline and a wealth of experience to
this position, which I will fulfil to the best of my abilities having worked under pressure
for the majority of my career to date. I am a strong communicator and flexible in my
approach to adapting to whatever situation arises.
As you can see from my CV, I am a graduate and would like to further my development
in extra curriculur activities having played hockey for the West of England and
badminton for Somerset respectively.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application, I look forward to hearing
from you soon.
Yours Sincerely
Arul Suppiah
Arul Vivasvan Suppiah
Address: 18 Gladstone Street, Taunton, TA2 6LY
E-mail: arul_suppiah@hotmail.com
Home: +44 1823282871
MobileNo: +44 7804172729
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Personal Particulars
AGE: 29
DOB: 30/08/1983
PLACE of BIRTH: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nationality: Malaysian /
Citizen of the UK
LANG. SPOKEN / WRITTEN: ENGLISH, BAHASA MALAYSIA
DRIVING: Full British Driving Licence
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Profile / Objectives
To share the knowledge and experience obtained as a sportsman and to continue working towards
development and building leadership amongst others. I am an enthusiastic, energetic and
hardworking individual. I believe that through my educational and employment history I have
developed a wide range of skills and abilities that are transferable to any role. Sacrifices have been
made and strict regimes met to continue the improvement of personal skills and the perseverance
to succeed. Being part of a team that consists of people from a variety of backgrounds has created
interpersonal skills that are essential to the attainment of both team and personal goals. Being a
graduate and becoming a professional cricketer was a testing time in my life, but this has enabled
me to become efficient, have self-discipline and has helped with the transition into my current
successful working life.
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Educational History
University of Exeter, UK (2001 - 2004)
BA Honours Accounting and Finance
Key Modules including: Statistics, Financial Management, Business Law, Financial Accounting,
Economics for business, Audit.
The first year of the course provided me with the basic skills required for my journey ahead. The
second and third year went a step further and allowed me to analyse the real world. My course was
a series of steps to prepare me as a manager and entrepreneur.
Millfield School (1996-2001)
A Levels: Accounting (A), Business Studies (C), Physical Education (C)
GCSE's: 8 GCSE’s B-D including Mathematics, English and Science.
Other Qualifications:
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UKCC Level 2 Cricket Coach including Child Protection, First Aid and CRB check.
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Taekwondo WTF Black tip belt holder.
Courses Attended:
Wealth Management (2013), First Aid (2012), Safeguarding & Protecting Children (2012), Interview
Training (2011), Public Speaking & Presenting Skills (2011).
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Employment History
Professional Cricketer : Somerset County Cricket Club, March 2001 –June 2013.
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Represented the Club in every first class competition over the 13 years.
Maintained high level of fitness and skills.
Remained composed under extreme pressure demonstrating innovation, quick decisive
thinking and ensured an organised professional approach.
Gained several honours, including one 20/20 winners medal.
Reached 20-20 competition finals in 2005(champion), 2009(runners-up) & 2010(runnersup), performing in front of 40,000 people.
Reached 40 over competition final at Lord’s in 2010& 2011(runners-up).
International Twenty20 Club Championship tournament in India (October 2009), and
Semi-finalist (October 2011).
Scored over 1000 championship runs.
Career best of 156 against India who were then ranked world number one team (2011).
Work Experience / Key Skills
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Assistant Coach (2009-2012) - Somerset County Cricket Club’s Academy and Age Groups.
o Worked along side Academy Director / 2nd XI Coach and Head Coach for Somerset
Age Groups on squad and individual sessions demonstrating building relationships,
integrating with people of different backgrounds and ages to work as a team.
o Involved pre-session planning and post review with individuals, recording their
programmes, communication skills being paramount if one is to be successful.
 Shadow Teaching at Chilton Cantelo School, Yeovil- Winter of 2012/13.
o Included teaching Mathematics, Business Studies and the theory side of Physical
Education, as well as assisting Physical Education classes on the field.
o Cricket workshops in the evenings at the sports hall, usually involving 15-20 students
of varying experience and age for an hour and half. This involved coaching and
mentoring role for the students, passing on my experience and knowledge in the
game.
 Actively managing my Benefit Year in 2013, including overseeing the planning and running of
events and management of my Benefit Committee. Demonstrating management and coordination skills to ensure a professional approach, dedication and self discipline.
 Sponsorship work with Air Asia Airlines
o Attended various corporate events to help promote the airline.
o Carried out PR Duties including interviews with National Media.
 Sponsorship deal with Broadcasting Company, ASTRO in Malaysia.
 Coaching Clinics in Malaysia to help promote the development of Cricket in this Country.
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Achievements
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World Record Holder in Twenty20 cricket with bowling figures of 6 wickets for 5 runs from
3.4 overs
V Glamorgan, Swalec Stadium 05/07/2011.
Awarded County Cap (Somerset) in 2009.
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Debut for Malaysia in August 1999, age of 15, youngest player to do so.
Played Cricket for England U-14, 15, 16 and 18.
Played hockey and badminton for the West of England U-16s and Somerset U-19’s.
Pass 5000 First Class runs 11/09/2012 and shared a 5000 run opening partnership with
former England and current Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick. Second best in
Somerset’s history.
 Awarded a Benefit Year in 2013 for my 13-year loyal service and contributions to Somerset
County Cricket Club.
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Hobbies and Interests
I am an avid sports fan, enjoying a wide variety of sport including cricket, football and golf. I
enjoy doing DIY on my home. I am a keen traveller and have spent time in Australia, South
Africa and India, playing cricket during the off-season periods. I take pleasure in going to the
gym to stay fit and healthy. I am fond of spending time on the Internet, listening to music and
am computer literate. I enjoy socialising with family and friends at restaurants, the cinema and
at home. Recently I have enjoyed doing cricket commentary on BBC Somerset Radio.
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References are available on request