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Neil Christopher D’Souza

Neil Christopher D’Souza

JR. Sports Officer,DDCA
New Delhi

Summary

I am currently working as a Jr. Sports Officer at the Delhi and District Cricket Association. I am also an experienced tennis player and coach and have experience in coaching and mentoring students in sports. I have demonstrated leadership qualities and good organizing skills through my coaching as well as organizing various events in New Zealand. I have completed a Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (Level 7) from Ara Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from an Indian accredited University.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Jr. Sports Officer

Delhi and District Cricket Association, Arun Jaitley Stadium
New Delhi
04.2018 - Current


  • Part of the Operations team for the India vs Australia ODI 2019, India vs Bangladesh T20 2019, India vs South Africa ODI and T20 2022 and India vs Australia Test Match 2023 held at Arun Jaitley Stadium,DDCA.
  • Venue Manager for all National level Cricket Matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi that includes Ranji Trophy and all other age categories from Under 16 – Under 23 Men’s and Women’s Category
  • Local Manager for Under 19 Women’s North Zone Camp conducted by BCCI and NCA in 2018.
  • Organizing and Conducting all selection/trials of various age groups for Delhi State Cricket Team.
  • Manage and lead a team of over 50 people that are employed in the organization.

Kids Zone Manager

ASB Classic, WTA ATP 250 Tournament, Tennis NZ
Auckland
01.2018 - 01.2018


  • Managed a team of five for the tenure of the tournament
  • Conducted various activities for kids at the tournament
  • Promoted programmes like tennis hotshot, cardio tennis and tennis express on behalf of Tennis Auckland.

Event Internship

Lincoln Event Centre
Christchurch
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Brainstormed and generated event ideas
  • Making the Production plan, Budget, Hazard Register
  • Marketing the event through social media and posters
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Project Assistant

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Conducting phone surveys and collecting data
  • Analyzing data collected during graduate outcome surveys and graphically representing them (using MS Excel)
  • Writing the final report (using MS Word).
  • Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
  • Tackled array of tasks under watchful eye of project manager.
  • Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.

Volunteer

Christchurch Football Centre
Christchurch
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Assisted with events and programs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

Assistant Chief Tennis Coach

Krishanu’s Academy for Tennis, CCFC
Kolkata
04.2009 - 01.2016


  • Assisting the chief coach.
  • Given independent charge of conducting physical drills and skill level enhancement techniques to budding junior players mainly in the age group of 6-18.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (Level 7) - Sports Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch
02.2016 - 03.2017

BBA - Marketing

Mahatma Gandhi University
India
07.2011 - 06.2014

Higher Secondary Certificate (Standard XII, ISC) - Commerce

St.Xaviers’ Collegiate School, Kolkata, India.
India
04.2008 - 03.2009

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded 1st Prize for Sports Facility Management from the Ara Institute of Canterbury.
  • Participated and ranked in the top 3 in over 50 All India Ranking Tournaments conducted by the All India Tennis Association.
  • Represented West Bengal in 2006 for the inter-state tournament conducted by AITA (All India Tennis Association)
  • Represented St.Xaviers’ Collegiate School for 4years in the inter school tennis tournament.

Certification

Certificate of Participation for Cricket Analytics workshop conducted by Mad About Sports in Association with Rajasthan Royals

Interests

Vocalist, Guitarist and Musician, played for various bands and school/church choir

Timeline

Certificate of Participation for Cricket Analytics workshop conducted by Mad About Sports in Association with Rajasthan Royals

03-2023

Jr. Sports Officer

Delhi and District Cricket Association, Arun Jaitley Stadium
04.2018 - Current

Kids Zone Manager

ASB Classic, WTA ATP 250 Tournament, Tennis NZ
01.2018 - 01.2018

Event Internship

Lincoln Event Centre
08.2016 - 11.2016

Project Assistant

Ara Institute of Canterbury
07.2016 - 12.2016

Volunteer

Christchurch Football Centre
06.2016 - 07.2016

Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (Level 7) - Sports Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury
02.2016 - 03.2017

BBA - Marketing

Mahatma Gandhi University
07.2011 - 06.2014

Assistant Chief Tennis Coach

Krishanu’s Academy for Tennis, CCFC
04.2009 - 01.2016

Higher Secondary Certificate (Standard XII, ISC) - Commerce

St.Xaviers’ Collegiate School, Kolkata, India.
04.2008 - 03.2009
Neil Christopher D’SouzaJR. Sports Officer,DDCA