Hrishikesh Gopikrishnan
Sports Management Associate
Kottayam,KL
Summary
Results-driven Sports Business Specialist with 2+ years of experience in event management, sponsorship acquisition, and sports operations across the UK and India. Adept at leveraging data analysis (Excel certified) and stakeholder engagement to drive revenue (30% profit growth in past events). Seeking to contribute to the UAE's dynamic sports industry through roles in event coordination, partnerships, or sports marketing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operational Support Officer
Serco/Capita
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Audited client data with 99% accuracy using Excel, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems for better task management.
- Conducted regular audits of operational procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
Partnerships Coordinator
Baguley Athletic FC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Generated new sponsorship deals through targeted market research and outreach.
- Created a prioritized "interest list" for commercial leads, boosting partnership pipeline.
Special Event Coordinator
Jayabharath Library
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Secured sponsors for rural volleyball tournaments, increasing profits by 30% YOY.
- Obtained council permissions and managed community stakeholder relations.
- Remote
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute successful events within tight deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Business, Management & Policy
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK 04.2021 - 01.2022
Skills
Event coordination
Sponsorship partnership development
Data Analysis
Competitive event planning
Market research
Operations tracking
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Excel (MOS Certified)
Effective communication
Microsoft Office
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel & PowerPoint)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Trello
Hobbies
- Live Sports
- Movies
- Playing Football
- Playing Badminton
- Swimming
- Plane-spotting
- Driving
Timeline
Operational Support Officer
Serco/Capita
05.2023 - 12.2024
Partnerships Coordinator
Baguley Athletic FC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Special Event Coordinator
Jayabharath Library
06.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Sport Business, Management & Policy
Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2021 - 01.2022