Yash Mishra
Kanpur
Summary
Sports operations professional with over 3 years of experience in managing sports arenas, multi-sports academies, and corporate sports events. Currently serving as a Sports Arena Manager at Gallant Play, overseeing a 150+ athlete multi-sport academy across six sports, leading a team of 11 coaches, and executing corporate events for clients, including Bain & Company, Google, WeWork, 91 Springboard, and Master's Union. Proven expertise in operational leadership, stakeholder coordination, customer experience, and large-scale on-ground execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Arena Manager
Gallant Play
Gurugram
01.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of arena, facilitating smooth event execution and academy functions.
- Oversaw inventory management for equipment and supplies, maintaining consistent availability.
- Planned and organized diverse events to ensure seamless execution.
- Coordinated event timelines to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- Manage multiple and bulk bookings for different clients on an inventory management software.
Key Opinion Leader
Saucony
Kanpur
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Promoted shoes and merchandise in ultra-running events, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
Assistant Arena Manager
Gallant Play
Gurugram
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Looked after day-to-day operations of a multi-sports academy and Pay & Play activities.
- Handling 20+ clients daily with their registration and onboarding process, and while resolving queries of our existing clients.
- Supervise facility maintenance, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
- Looked after coaches and staff to help them conduct timely tournaments and increase exposure for the players.
Brand Ambassador
Lifespeed
Kanpur
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Increased sales and brand awareness through face-to-face marketing.
- Created content such as videos, blogs, and articles highlighting the company's offerings.
- Negotiated with event organizers for optimal brand placement and exposure.
Brand Ambassador
Elemntlife
Kanpur
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Engaged customers by showcasing brand values and product benefits.
- Provided feedback from consumers to improve product offerings and services.
- Promoted their products in running events, helping them increase visibility.
Runner
Kanpur Runners
Kanpur
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Group strategies, event planning, team building, running campaigns, long runs, etc.
- Executed two major running events with the group captain.
- Interstate relay run, 220 km, Kanpur to Khajuraho, nonstop.
- Ultra relay run from Kanpur to Nepal, 720 km in 61 hours and 32 minutes. ending up making it in Asia and the Guinness Book of World Records.
Internship
Lifespeed
New Delhi
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Looked after their SEO, digital marketing, and promotional campaigns.
- I looked after their manufacturing process.
- Helped them execute a 5k run at Chanakyapuri for the Fictivebox team.
- Collaborated with athletes to onboard them as influencers.
Education
B.sc - Sports Science
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research
Delhi06-2022
Skills
- Decision making
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Sports knowledge
- Injury prevention techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event management
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Venue operations
Accomplishments
Nanital Ultramarathon 64 km, silver medal, time taken 10:34:49 hours, 4,000 m elevation gain.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Timeline
Arena Manager
Gallant Play
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Arena Manager
Gallant Play
06.2022 - 12.2022
Brand Ambassador
Elemntlife
05.2022 - 07.2022
Internship
Lifespeed
11.2021 - 12.2021
Brand Ambassador
Lifespeed
07.2021 - 12.2022
Key Opinion Leader
Saucony
03.2021 - 08.2023
Runner
Kanpur Runners
08.2020 - 04.2022
B.sc - Sports Science
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research