Music, Bikes, Sketching
Somanna C.S
Sports Professional
Bangalore
Summary
Dedicated sports professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager - Operations
Nimida United Sports Development Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2019 - Current
- Preparing annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Identifying procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
- Built and reviewed master service agreements to simplify and streamline contract negotiation process.
- Partnering with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Reducing process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Reviewing operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Evaluating suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Handling recruitment of players and coaches for FC Bengaluru United, a professional football club owned by Nimida United Sports Development Pvt. Ltd.
- Handling club licensing and academy accreditation processes for the club and academy respectively.
- Acting as a liaison between the club and the All-India Football Federation
- Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the football industry in India and overseas.
- Handling match day operations for the club.
Senior Manager - Business Development
South United FC1 Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
Business Development Manager
Ebaco India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Performed research to uncover potential target areas, markets and industries.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Uncovered and qualified prospects and sales opportunities in targeted markets using external resources.
- Handled the entire football vertical for the company in the city
Manager of Operations
Footie Sports Ventures LLP
Bangalore
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Helped set up the first FIFA Certified facility in Karnataka
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Launched the first of its kind football youth league concept in the city which ran for a period of 6 months with over 600 children participating in it
- Partnered with educational institutions to run football training programs for students
- Set up and managed the football academy structure for the company
Venue Manager
Arsenal Soccer Schools
Bangalore
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Set up football training centres for the Arsenal Soccer Schools brand around the city
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Appraised inventory levels and ordered new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Senior Broadcast Auditor
Repucom Media Analysis India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2009 - 10.2012
- ICC Broadcast Audit which involves tracking of ICC events to provide the most comprehensive analysis of a sponsor’s television exposure footprint
- ICC Print Valuation Study which involves tracking of major metropolitan newspapers and a selection of regional newspapers to provide the most comprehensive analysis of a sponsor’s print media exposure footprint
- Ascertaining the value of each brand based on media rates
ICC Global Broadcast Monitoring which involves tracking various broadcasters and ensuring they follow the fixed set of guidelines issued by the ICC - Creating audience rate reports for the top football leagues in the world. This involves researching and collecting information and broadcast data based on all the football league fixtures and schedules, noting the same from all broadcasting channels across the globe.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Cardiff Business School
Cardiff, Wales 09.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College
Bangalore 06.2004 - 05.2007
Pre-University - Commerce
Cathedral Composite P.U College
Bangalore 06.2002 - 05.2004
School -
St.Germain High School
Bangalore 06.1992 - 05.2002
Skills
Company objectives
Accomplishments
Setting up sports projects for potential investors and managing the entire operations with a lean team
Interests
Timeline
Manager - Operations
Nimida United Sports Development Private Limited
03.2019 - Current
Senior Manager - Business Development
South United FC1 Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 02.2019
Business Development Manager
Ebaco India Pvt. Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2018
Manager of Operations
Footie Sports Ventures LLP
02.2016 - 05.2017
Venue Manager
Arsenal Soccer Schools
10.2014 - 09.2015
Master of Business Administration -
Cardiff Business School
09.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Broadcast Auditor
Repucom Media Analysis India Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College
06.2004 - 05.2007
Pre-University - Commerce
Cathedral Composite P.U College
06.2002 - 05.2004
School -
St.Germain High School
06.1992 - 05.2002
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