Joshua Watkins
Stanhope Gardens,Australia
Summary
Versatile and motivated professional with experience in refereeing, retail, aviation training, and business ownership. Recognised as an emerging Football NSW referee with 1,500+ matches officiated, while also leading operations at Woolworths and running a successful e-commerce business with $250K+ annual turnover. Currently advancing aviation qualifications toward a Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, bringing proven discipline, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Woolworths Group Limited
02.2021 - Current
- Primary role in the Produce Department, responsible for stock rotation, quality control, merchandising, and customer service.
- Provided cross-departmental support across Fresh Convenience, Fresh Service, Nightfill, and Groceries, demonstrating adaptability and strong product knowledge.
- Entrusted to lead the Produce Department in the manager’s absence, overseeing daily operations, coordinating team tasks, and ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by assisting shoppers, resolving issues, and maintaining a clean, well-presented store environment.
- Consistently met productivity and presentation standards, contributing to high store performance and positive customer feedback.
Football Referee
Football New South Wales
02.2019 - Current
- Officiated in 1,500+ competitive matches across multiple levels of the game, consistently trusted with high-pressure and high-profile fixtures.
- Youngest ever referee (17 years old) to debut in the Blacktown Premier League, the Grassroots top competition.
- Recognised as an emerging and elite refereeing talent, demonstrating advanced game management, fitness, and communication skills.
- Football NSW Referees Academy (2025 – Present): Selected as part of an elite panel of 12 referees statewide, receiving advanced training, higher-level appointments, and leadership development.
- Recently debuted as an Assistant Referee in the NPL Men’s NSW, the top flight of men’s football in the state.
Education
Higher School Certificate - Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics
St Mark's Catholic College
11.2023
Recreational Pilot Licence, Private Pilot Licence - Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
Sydney Flight College
09.2025
Skills
- Leadership & Team Coordination – Demonstrated through leading the Produce Department at Woolworths and supervising match officials during high-pressure games
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Refined through customer service at Woolworths, engaging with clients through Complete Cards, and managing players, coaches, and officials as a referee
- Decision-Making Under Pressure – Proven by refereeing over 1,500 competitive matches, including state-level finals and NPL fixtures, requiring impartiality and fast judgment
- Business & Financial Management – Running Complete Cards with annual turnover exceeding $250K, overseeing strategy, inventory, logistics, and financial reporting
- Analytical & Problem-Solving – Strengthened by HSC studies in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Mathematics, plus advanced flight theory examinations
- Adaptability & Multitasking – Balancing secondary education, aviation training, employment, and business ownership simultaneously
- Customer Service & Relationship Building – Delivered consistently positive experiences in retail and built a loyal customer base through business operations
- Resilience & Discipline – Shown by excelling in demanding academic, professional, and entrepreneurial commitments while maintaining high performance standards
EXTRA CIRCULAR ACTIVITIES
Complete Cards - Co-Founder and Owner Founded Complete Cards at age 16, building it into a successful e-commerce business specialising in licensed sports trading cards. (completecards.com.au) Achieve an annual turnover of over $250,000 per financial year, demonstrating strong commercial performance and sustainable growth. Manage full business operations, including inventory control, supplier relationships, product launches, financial management, and logistics. Oversee a growing customer base across Australia, fulfilling hundreds of orders monthly with a strong record of positive customer feedback. Deliver targeted marketing campaigns (social media promotions, seasonal sales, product pre-orders) that drive engagement and repeat business. Develop hands-on expertise in business strategy, negotiation, financial reporting, e-commerce platforms, and leadership. Balanced running the business alongside completing the Higher School Certificate, and currently at Pilot School, having demonstrated discipline and time management.
Timeline
Team Member
Woolworths Group Limited
02.2021 - Current
Football Referee
Football New South Wales
02.2019 - Current
Recreational Pilot Licence, Private Pilot Licence - Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
Sydney Flight College
Higher School Certificate - Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics
St Mark's Catholic College