Allan J Sampson

Allan.Sampson@hotmail.com
07722 629 412
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajsampson/
Profile
I consider myself a digital entrepreneur with hopeful eyes on the future. Managing a safe space for
online communities for the purpose of online gaming and digital assets is a passion of mine.
I have turned my life around since coming out of homelessness in 2017 through a mixture of luck
and perseverance. I have dedicated myself to achieving more by moving forward and never
backwards. I have been interested in Cryptocurrency since 2013 but I only started investing in
2016 when I became homeless. I worked out a plan to survive and improve by investing small
amounts in crypto projects I believed in and researched while studying Social Psychology at The
Open University. I also focused on building a foundation to move into a more digital world by
helping others build websites and increase their social media presence to advertise and market
themselves, their community and business.
I believe crypto and web3 are the future, and I want to be part of that space in whatever capacity
that takes, which is why I run and manage a few small discord servers, including one specifically
focused on cryptocurrency. With my previous experience in customer service, people
management, recruitment, and social media along with my interests in crypto, ISO20022, NFT’s,
Web3 and Community management, I believe I have a good foundation to expand and develop
new skills and progress within a growing digital world.

Achievements

● Building and maintaining social media profiles for local businesses and online communities
using a variety of online platforms since 2005.
o Gaming community (Website and Discord Link).
o Cryptocurrency community with CryptoinsightUK (Discord link/YouTube link).
o Local business website and social media links (Website Link/Facebook link).
o Fashion model marketing (Website link/Instagram link/Facebook link/Purpleport link).
● Rebuilding my life from unexpected homelessness in 2016 using cryptocurrency, specifically
good fortune with XLM in 2017 earning me enough to get into secure housing.
● Completing a BSc in Social Psychology through distance learning in 2020, demonstrating my
time management and ability to work without oversight.
● Supporting my son's hobbies and interests in Billiards/Pool enabling him to be invited to play
at the local and county level. My son is currently in the top 100 best pool players in England
and this year he is aiming for the top 10 and a spot in the England youth team.
● Exceeding expectations in Securitas Security by decreasing theft in the Southeast of
England by up to 18% YoY between 2011-2012 by introducing new training, admin methods
and redesigning recruitment methods.

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 ● Organised and ran monthly events for a local not-for-profit business from 2000 to 2012 to
bring people into the hobby of live-action role-play, which included building and maintaining
an online and offline community.
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Career Summary
Self Employed January 2000 – Present
Community Manager
Managing online communities and websites, scanning open comments sections for any
inappropriate or spam statements, eliminating unwanted bots and responding to
community complaints in a time-effective manner. Organising, scheduling and hosting
team-based events that require immense team communication, creative problem solving,
and strict time management.

JD Wetherspoons
October 2018 – November 2021
Cleaning/Maintenance
Working with a team to clean and maintain pub/restaurant equipment to a high standard.

Quest Employment September 2016 – October 2018

Warehouse Supervisor
Supervising and training agency staff in medical equipment packaging and distribution.

The Multi-faith Chaplaincy February 2014 – February 2016

Event’s Organiser
Communicating with customers from diverse faiths and backgrounds to organise and
support faith-based events throughout the year. Recruiting event staff to support each
event as needed.

Securitas Security January 2010 – May 2013

Area Manager
Dealing with a major retail crime within the southeast of England excluding London,
Achieve rolling targets - ROI, (Return of investment). Developed new security techniques
to reduce product loss within stores, recruit, trained and manage 150+ security officers in
over 15 stores.

Education
BSc Hons Social Psychology 2020
The Open University

NVQ Level 2 Customer Service 2017

Milton Keynes College

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 Conflict Resolution & Conflict Management 2015
Bedford College

9 GCSE’s from A-C Including English, 2000

Maths and Science

Referees
Available upon request.

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