MSA Class Master of Advanced Studies in Sports of 2013 Administration and

The AISTS MSA is co-signed by MSA Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology www..org/msa AISTS MSA

The AISTS MSA, a unique programme in the Olympic Capital

Organised by the AISTS (International Academy of Sports and Technology), the AISTS MSA is a unique postgraduate programme in sports held annually in , the Olympic Capital. Over the course of one year, participants are trained by experts in sport and academics, in the following multi-disciplinary fields applied directly to sport:

- Management & - Technology - Law - Sociology -

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www.aists.org The AISTS MSA degree is co-signed by some of the best academic and technology institutes of : Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), , University of and Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP).

The AISTS MSA is designed for sports-minded professionals wishing to achieve a stronger skill set for their existing or desired career in the sports industry. AISTS MSA participants are fluent in English, have an undergraduate de- gree, a master’s degree and/or work experience, and are interested in developing or strengthening a career in sports management. In addition, they come from a wide range of nationalities and professions, but all have the same goal of Mastering Sport.

The AISTS MSA is co-signed by

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AISTS MSA work experience requirements

In addition to course requirements, AISTS MSA participants must also complete at least the equivalent of eight weeks of full time work in the sport industry. Past participants have completed these requirements in the form of short term work experience or by securing full time jobs with organisations such as the International Olympic Committee, In- ternational Federations, sports organisations and sports marketing agencies.

To contact or recruit AISTS MSA 2013 Participants: Email: [email protected] Phone: +41 (0)21 693 85 93 www.aists.org/msa

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www.aists.org About the AISTS AISTS Mission The AISTS was founded in 2000 by the International Olympic The primary mission of the AISTS is to Committee (IOC), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Master Sport by positively contributing IMD Business School, University of Lausanne, University of to sports management through a multi- Geneva, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration disciplinary approach to education and (IDHEAP), Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the City of and by remaining at the fore- Lausanne and the Canton of . front of the sport industry’s develop- The AISTS responds to the needs of the sports industry by ment and the Olympic movement. focusing its activity on three key pillars :

EDUCATION APPLIED RESEARCH CONNECTIONS Educating leaders in sports Providing knowledge and Acting as a strategic management through adap- expertise in relevant fields connector in the world ted education programmes. applied to the sports envi- of sport. ronment.

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www.aists.org Christophe Dubi Sports Director at the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Full stadiums, enthusiastic crowds, flashy colours, both in snowboarding and in skiing. Many other new historic and new iconic buildings, rock music, theat- features will continue to enhance the Winter Games. rical lighting and, above all, outstanding athletic per- formances: Sport was clearly at its best during the Processes will, however, take precedents! In Buenos London 2012 Games! Every jump, every stride, every Aires, next September, the IOC will elect a new muscle, every drop of perspiration is now captured President, choose the host city for the 2020 Olympic on super HD TV cameras. Sport in stadiums or in Games and define the sports programme for those front of a TV is, more than ever, a captivating and to- Games. To lead these activities, it takes not only pas- tally emotional experience. sionate people and dedicated employees, but also very well trained sports administrators. The AISTS In 2013, the IOC and Sochi will finalise the prepara- MSA programme has been an incredible source of tions for the next Winter Games. The world will be talent for the IOC and the sports movement in gen- stunned by the welcoming beauty of the Caucasus eral. The 2013 AISTS MSA class will certainly be no Mountains. Venues in the first Winter Olympic Park different. The future of sport is bright – be part of it. will remain architectural landmarks. The sports pro- gramme will see the grand entrance of slope-style,

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www.aists.org Patrick Baumann Secretary General at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

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AISTS MSA Class of 2013 Profile

participants : 41

Women : 20 Men : 21

average age : 28

languages : 27

nationalities : 25

Average years of work experience : 7

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www.aists.org Participants MSA profiles Participants Profiles 2012 2013

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www.aists.org Ang Mary Singaporean, 36 years Bachelor of Science (specialisation in 8 ½ years as Physical Educator Economics and Statistics), National 1 year as Assistant Competition Manager at SYOGOC University of Singapore, Singapore 5 years as Founder and President of Handball Federation Postgraduate Diploma in Education, of Singapore National Technological University of Sin- gapore/ National Institution of Education, Singapore

Work Experience Founder and President, Handball Federation Physical Educator in Secondary, Post-Secondary and of Singapore Tertiary Institution - Responsible for the growth and development of a sports Languages federation locally and internationally English - Organising Chairlady for Fiesta Mandarin - Liaised with sporting agencies to expose students to a - Nominated for Singapore Youth Award in 2010 wide array of sporting activities Sport Accomplishments - Responsible for the performance and finances of Core - Rugby, Singapore Women’s XV Squad Curricular Activities Sports Seconded to Ministry of Community Development, Badminton, Basketball, Scuba-Diving, Handball, Rugby, Youth and Sports (MCYS) / Singapore Youth Olympic Netball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC), as Assistant Competition Manager (Handball) / Sports & Venues - Planned and Organised the competition - Developed work schedules - Manpower resource management - Identified and prepared all planning documents related to competition and training sites

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www.aists.org Avalos Mariel Digital Marketing Certificate, University of Mexican, 27 years San Diego, City, Mexico and San 1 year as Junior Manager in the Marketing Diego, California, USA and Media industry Bachelor in Marketing, Instituto Tecnológico 2 years as Brand Assistant in the Pharmaceutical industry y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey 2 years as Marketing Trainee in (ITESM), , Mexico the Pharmaceutical industry

Work Experience - Encouraged the usage of digital & social media for the Junior Manager, TV Promo Marketing & Media Agency, brand - Involved in projects for innovation and new product launches Mexico Languages to market with the cooperation of international teams - Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing Spanish product launches, promotions, events and media - Social responsibility activities within schools and universities English campaigns for a diversity of leading products/brands. - Negotiations with national & international suppliers for German - Identifying potential clients and establishing strong and trade marketing activities at a regional basis (Mexico and good relationships with them Latam) Brand Assistant for Splenda, Johnson & Johnson, Mexico Marketing Trainee, Mead Johnson, Mexico Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of Sport Accomplishments Marketing, Digital marketing, Trade Marketing projects and 8th Place at “Torneo Kotex” (Female Soccer Tournament), PR events on a national basis: Mexico City, 2011 - Led the major Sport & PR events for the brand, achieving Sports a new record in sponsorships Tennis, Swimming, Soccer, Water-Skiing, Kick-Boxing - Managed brand ambassadors at events and media related activities

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www.aists.org Bagul Pritam Indian, 29 years Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Ramrao Adik 1 ½ years’ experience as Director in self-start Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India up sports company 6 months as Team Leader in Digital Marketing Role 5 years as Software Engineer in IT service industry

Work Experience - Initiated communication with 3rd party vendors for errors Co-Founder & Director, Sportive Technology, Mumbai, or requirement of new functionality in software application India tools used for campaigns; provided training on applications Languages used for creating campaigns English - Involved in administrative tasks such as incorporation of Marathi the firm and talent management Software Engineer, L&T InfoTech, Mumbai, India Hindi - Organised events and developed marketing strategies, built - Worked on IT data warehouse projects that involved relationship with a daily newspaper and did advertisement information related to cost centre accounting, prior for media partners and sponsors period adjustments, product pricing as well as daily operations support - Partnered with an NGO working towards betterment of street children for their participation in inter-school/college Software Engineer, ATOS, Mumbai, India sports events - Developed a recruiting website for clients - Supervision and venue management during the event Sports Digital Marketing Analyst, Mumbai, India Cricket, Badminton, Cycling, Trekking, Table Tennis, Chess, - Led a team of 12 to deliver email/mobile campaigns for Football, Basketball registered consumers for various brands of client - Analysed historic campaign results, discussed campaign funding and suggested changes for the new campaign criteria 12

www.aists.org Bradshaw Leslie Bachelor of Commerce in Business Canadian, 25 years Management (specialisation in Marketing 4 years in Marketing, Social Media and Event Management Management and International Business), 4 years (Part-Time) in Marketing/Promotions Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada (NHL & NBA) 4 years (Part-Time) in an Inter-University Sports Department (Canada) 2 years Community Development Coordination

Marketing and Promotions Team, Maple Leaf Sports + - Marketing and Promotions: establishing partnerships; Entertainment Ltd., Canada campus awareness campaigns; coordinating events - Distribute promotional material; assist with community - Inter-University Sports Events Staff: game-day operations Languages programmes; interact with fans International Marketing Intern, Aastra , English Assistant Coordinator, Student Life Programs, Ryerson Guyancourt, French University - Creative marketing team; head of buzz marketing cam- - Event planning and management paign for international product launch; street marketing; - Marketing Plans translation (French/English); website content; created corporate social responsibility strategy - Orientation Team Senior Lead: hire and manage staff; coor- dinate Orientation Week activities; chair stakeholder meet- Sport Accomplishments ings; community engagement; media relations; financial Ice Hockey, Ontario Women’s Hockey Association: planning; sponsorship; project management; risk mitigation - League Champions (undefeated) 2011 - Social Media Specialist: Facebook content creator; respond - Bronze Medal: Provincial Finals to and interact with fans / students Sport Community Development Intern, Athletics & Recreation, Ryerson University Ice Hockey, Running (10k), Cycling, Swimming, Volleyball and Basketball (Intramural), Celtic Dancing - Creation, development and implementation of community relations programmes 13

www.aists.org Cantarell Luis Spanish, 28 years Bachelor of Science in International Hos- 3 years in a Sports Marketing Agency pitality Management, Ecole Hôtelière de (Account Management) Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland 6 months at Futbol Club (Business Development) 6 months in a Michelin star restaurant

Work Experience Business Developer Executive, Futbol Club Barcelona, Account Executive, Havas Sports & Entertainment, Barcelona, London, - Assisted in the research of new commercial activities for Languages the football club French - Coordination of an employee engagement activity during English the Olympic Torch Relay for a Tier 1 Olympic Partner - Helped the Food and Beverage team managing the Spanish - Supported the organisation of a sport academy during outlets inside the stadium Catalan the London 2012 for an IOC Worldwide Commis de Salle, Restaurant Jaan at Montreux Palace, Portuguese Partner Montreux, Switzerland - Organisation of 6 marketing campaigns involving Olympic Sports Medallists Football, Basketball, Tennis, Cycling, Golf, Handball and Ski - Management of an experiential activity during the Team GB Parade that took place after the Olympic Games 2012 - Responsible for the prize delivery to winners of a football digital game, working closely with the League Managers Association

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www.aists.org Carbon Aurélie Master in Communication, ISCOM (Institut French, 37 years Supérieur de Communication), Paris, France Event Manager 3 months assignment Bachelor in History, University Paris X, Paris, Conference Officer 3 months assignment France 4 years Project Leader 2 years Public Relations Officer

Work Experience Public Relations Officer, CMC International, Marseille, Event Manager, The Economist Group, Geneva, France Switzerland - In charge of organising the VIP area during the Pro Beach Languages - Project management, general administration, negotia- Soccer Championship: reception, seats, restaurants, decora- tion, security, staff French tion with suppliers, organisation of logistics, coordination English between the services, budget monitoring, point person for Internship, Stade de France, Paris, France the speakers, participants, guests, providers, sponsors - On the organising team for the 1st edition of “The Beach Conference Officer, DCAF (international foundation), at the Stade de France” Geneva, Switzerland Assistant, Royale Production, La Trinité, France - In charge of database, press officer, manager of the on-site - Support in the villages of the Royale Production sailing team races in Brittany Project Leader, APC (sports agency), Paris, France Sports - Creation of events, database set-up, negotiation of Running, Skiing, Sailing contracts with venues, manager of transportation and ac- commodation, planning of the reception, catering and VIP seats

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www.aists.org Davis Leigh Canadian, 36 years M.Sc. (Physiotherapy) McMaster University, 10 years sports physiotherapist Hamilton, Canada 5 years Founder and Owner On the Mark.It B.Sc. McGill University Montreal, Canada Physiotherapy, Toronto, Canada 3 years Skate Canada Team Therapist 2 years Rugby Canada and Rugby Ontario Team Therapist

Work Experience Skate Canada Team therapist CEO and founder On the Mark.It Physiotherapy & - ISU Four Continents 2012, Colorado USA Sports Injury Clinic Languages - Treated travelling national Canadian figure skating team English - Created and executed business plan for multidisciplinary Skate Canada International 2011, 2012 Chief Therapist French rehabilitation clinic and therapist, Toronto, Canada - Managed staff consisting of health care providers and - Managed medical needs and facilities for the event administrative staff - Coordinated medical volunteers - Maintained the accounting practices for the business Rugby Canada and Rugby Ontario team therapist U20 - Managed marketing strategy and website development Women and optimisation - Provided on field first aid and physiotherapy treatment to - Developed communication and PR initiatives for local and athletes medical community Sports Practicing Physiotherapist for 10 years, Ontario, Canada Skiing, American Football, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Figure- - Worked in both private and public sector Skating - Assessment and treatment of a population ranging from paediatrics, geriatrics, to elite National athletes

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www.aists.org Dutt Somesh Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy and Indian, 32 years Materials Science) Punjab Engineering College, 8 years’ consulting & Business Research Chandigarh, India (corporate & private-equity) 5 years in senior positions managing strategic initiatives and business delivery 6 months as consultant (sports marketing start-up)

Work Experience - Worked on market sizing, growth potential & competi- Sector Lead, Global Markets, Energy and Natural tive assessment projects (primarily for Private Equity and Resources (ENR) sector at KPMG consulting clients) Languages - Started and grew a consulting client relationship to the 8th - Advisory role to the Global ENR Leadership; provided a English range of strategic, planning and operational activities largest revenue account for Evalueserve Hindi - Worked on the Global Accounts programme adoption - Awarded with Leadership and Innovation awards (3 year strategic programme with incremental revenue Consultant (sports marketing start-up) targets) - Worked on end-to-end business plans and concept formu- - Established new business development support practice to lation suggest potential business opportunities for KPMG Sport Accomplishments Group Manager (Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Cycling: 400 km roundtrip with National Cadet Corps Advisory), Evalueserve Sports - Validated management hypotheses; drove the implementa- tion of resulting recommendations and initiatives globally Football, Squash, Swimming, Cycling - Managed client relationships (including pre-sales, propos- als, project execution, quality management)

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www.aists.org García Muñoz Maria Eugenia Spanish, 33 years Bachelor of Business Administration, University 2 years in Finance and Marketing Departments College of Financial Studies (C.U.N.E.F.), Univer- 5 years in Sports Management (both public and sity Complutense, , Spain private sectors) Bachelor of Physical Activity and Sport Science 4 years in Sports Area (Specialisation in Sport Management), Polytechnic University, Madrid, Spain

Work Experience Expert collaboration in the “Superior Council of Sport Manager of the “Telefonica S.A.” Headquarters Sport of Spain”, particularly in the Women and Sport Area Center in Madrid - Assessment and monitoring programmes of “Women and Languages Sport” for the Spanish Sports Federations English - Implemented the philosophy of “Corporate Wellness” Spanish among most of its 14.000 employees - Organisation of seminars and lectures led by this Unit - Led a team of 30 sport instructors from diverse disciplines Sports coordinator in different Spanish sports - Developed the Marketing Plan companies - Developed the Budget and target setting process - In charge of different sport events and activities (tennis, , football, judo, rhythmic gymnastics, etc) - Analysed the financial monthly reporting Trainee in Financial Department of “Grupo Lar” Deputy of Operations Manager in “Ingesport Health & construction company Spa Consulting SL” Trainee in Marketing Department of “Diageo España SA” - Management and implementation at health and fitness centres Sports - Implementation ISO Quality Management System Skiing, Swimming (National Instructor), Tennis (National instructor), Ballet, Trekking, Canyoning - Organised and coordinated sport events (running race, mountain biking, trekking, etc) - Provided support to every sport centre of the company 18

www.aists.org Gomes da Costa Daniela Master in Sport Management, Oporto Sports Portuguese, 38 years Faculty (FADEUP), Porto, 7 years in Sports Administration University Degree in Economics, Oporto Econom- 2 years as Financial Manager ics University (FEP), Porto, Portugal 10 years as Account Manager

Work Experience - Presided over the meeting of referees and officials of Vice-President, Portuguese Table Tennis Federation teams before matches - Submitted a detailed report of every match for rankings - Author of the Initiation and Training Strategic Plan - 2012- Languages and disciplinary control 2016 Portuguese - Promoted Teacher´s Education and Training, Table Tennis at Financial Manager, Portuguese Association for Sport English a School level, the School-Club Link and the development Management French Spanish of coaches - Worked in restructuring Accounting and Financial Manage- - Handbook Author: “Table Tennis goes to School” ment Manager, Portuguese Association for Women and Sport Account Manager, Vodafone - Managed Sport Development Projects: “Coaches: - Developed the commercial relation with customers developing new challenges” and “The girls’ game” Sport Accomplishments Delegate in the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), - Table Tennis National Champion and International athlete General Assembly in all categories - Represented Futsal Coaches in FPF´s Assembly and - 2nd Place at the Portuguese Futsal National Cup (2001, promoted the approval of specific recommendations to the 2002, 2003 as an athlete; 2008 as a coach) board concerning the development of Women´s Futsal Sports Match Commissioner, 3rd Women Futsal World Tourna- Futsal, Football, Table-tennis, Running ment (Portugal, 2012) 19

www.aists.org Gumbar Prateek Indian, 25 years Master in Business Administration (Finance & 6 years in Sport Administration (University) Marketing), XLRI School of Business and Human 1 ½ years in Banking Resources, Jamshedpur, India 1 year in Marketing Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science), National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India

Work Experience - Organised 10 km Marathon Run with Tata Sports Associate, Corporate banking, YES BANK Limited, Federation Bangalore, India Head of Sports Committee, NIT Calicut, India Languages English - Met revenue targets through acquisition of new clients - Spearheaded the campaign to floodlight the various stadia Hindi (Sectors: Sports, Media and Entertainment) and increased of the Campus Punjabi product penetration in the existing client portfolio - Umpired in Cricket, Football and Hockey tournaments - Prepared credit appraisal notes for evaluation of credit Marketing trainee, 3M India worthiness - Devised sales strategies for the Occupational Health and - Represented the Bank in Live Bidding for Foreign Currency Environmental Safety division Remittances Sport Accomplishments - Prepared valuation model for Royal Challengers Bangalore, an Indian Premiere League franchise (Cricket) for their - Won Tennis & Table Tennis tournaments at Inter University player bidding Championships Sports Secretary, XLRI School of Business and Human - Played professional Club Cricket Resources, Jamshedpur, India - Finalist at World Sports Quiz organised and aired by ESPN - Elected by the student community to lead a team of 15 Sports that administered all sports activities on campus Tennis, Table-Tennis, Hockey, Badminton, Cricket - Led the University squad to victory at the national champi- 20 onships in 2010

www.aists.org Hájková Kamila Bachelor degree, Physical Education and Sport, Czech, 25 years Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic 2 years as Figure Skating coach (Germany) Candidate for Master, Faculty of Physical Educa- 1 year as Figure Skating coach (Czech Republic) tion and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czech ½ year Young Ambassador of Czech Junior Republic National team for Youth Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck

Work Experience Sport Accomplishments Speaker delegate for the IOC, 8th IOC World Confer- - 6x Czech national Ice Dance Champion ence on Sport, Culture and Education in 2012 - 5x participant in ECH Figure Skating Languages - Participant in Team Policy of youth session: “Olympism - 2x participant in WCH Figure Skating English Powered by Youth and Education” German - Winter Universiade 2009 - Spoke about the Innsbruck and Czech Slovak the Culture and Education programme which was a great - in Vancouver (2010) opportunity for athletes to better understand the Olympic Sports values and follow the Olympic idea in their lives Figure Skating, Athletics, Orienteering Young Ambassador for the Czech NOC - Project manager of the event “Olympic day with Yoogl” Promotion of the Youth Olympic Games in Czech Republic - Athlete role model for the campaign “Live for London” - Worked with the Czech junior team during the first Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck

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www.aists.org Heinen Géraldine Belgian, 28 years Master 2 in Leisure, Environment, Sport and Tour- 1 ½ years in Education ism, UJF (Joseph Fournier University), Grenoble, 4 years in Sport Management, specifically France 2 years in Sport Management for disabled Master’s Degree in Physical Education, UCL, athletes Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Certified Coach of the French-Belgian Triathlon Federation

Work Experience - Managed the organisation of the JAPHAF (African Interna- Sport Director, French-Belgian Federation for Disabled tional Games for disabled athletes) athletes, Charleroi, Belgium Volunteer Activities Languages English - Responsible for overseeing more than 10 sports - Assistant for NOCs & NPCs in the 2010 Winter Olympic French - Managed the Belgian Delegation for London 2012 and Paralympic Games, Vancouver, Canada Dutch - Developed and applied the strategic plan - Volunteer at the Ironman 2002, Hawaii, USA - Worked on the integration of Paralympic sports in valid federations Regional Coach, Belgian Triathlon Federation Team Leader, Belgian Delegation, Paralympic Games - Swimming and running 2012, London, UK Sport Accomplishments - Supervised wheelchair tennis, para-equestrian and table - 3x Belgian Champion Triathlon/Duathlon tennis events - 2nd place at the USA Duathlon National Championship - Managed all the technical aspects of the programme dur- - Triathlon Junior European Championship participation ing, before and after the Games - Regional Silver Sport Award Expert, CONFEJES, Yaoundé, Cameroon Sports - Organised meetings and conferences about classification and training Triathlon, Running, Mountain Bike, Skiing, Football 22

www.aists.org Henrion Eric Master in Management Science, Solvay School of Belgian, 24 years Economics and Management, Brussels, Belgium 3 months internship as Marketing adviser Bachelor in Economics, Solvay Brussels School of Eco- 6 years as Tennis coach nomics and Management, Brussels, Belgium 3 months as Sales Assistant

Work Experience Master thesis, Université Libres de Bruxelles, Brussels, Marketing adviser, KPMG, Brussels, Belgium Belgium: “The impact of marketing invested in famous tennis - Analysed the IT industry in the Benelux region and Languages champions on the profitability of companies” - Interviewed opportunities for KPMG customers English companies such as Credit Suisse, Volvo, Babolat VS,IFM French - Offered a future strategy and recommendations Sports Marketing surveys or VAAV Communication Tennis coach, Brussels L.T.C, Brussels, Belgium Sports - Taught children and adults Tennis (Belgian rank: B+2/6), Skiing, Football - Regular courses throughout the year as well as summer internships Sales Assistant, Decathlon, Wavre, Belgium - Advised customers for ski equipment & managed stock - Responsible with a team, of the economic performance of the ski department

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www.aists.org Hofstetter Myriam Swiss, 29 years Master of Arts in International Relations, 3 years in Event Management & Communication in Graduate Institute of International and the medical industry Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva, 1 ½ years in Marketing, Event Management & Com- Switzerland munication in the car industry

Work Experience hostess recruitment and training, and on-site co-manage- Marketing Coordinator, Electro Medical Systems, Nyon, ment of the stand; organisation of dealer trainings Switzerland - Communication: update of national websites (in French, Languages German and Italian); writing of internal communication French - Event Management: overall and exhaustive organisa- English tion of company participation in international fairs and - Marketing: market studies Swiss-German congresses; development of a corporate booth concept and Administrative experience in Financial (Kessler Ges- German its deployment to markets Spanish tion) and Banking (UBS) industries - Project Management: overall coordination of communica- Sport Accomplishments tion projects (video productions, online surveys, promotion activities, etc); responsible for seeing all projects through to 10 years competing in Acrobatic Gymnastics, Swiss cham- completion while closely cooperating with 3rd parties and pion in 2002 internal departments Sports - Media Planning: set-up of company global Media Plan Running, Swimming, Biking, Tennis, Skiing, Wake-Surfing (online and offline) responding to marketing and regional needs; coordination and implementation Marketing & Events, Mazda, Geneva, Switzerland - Event Management: coordination of company participation in Salon International de l’Auto de Genève, including 24

www.aists.org Holmgren Sara Bachelor degree in Sports Medicine, Umeå University, Swedish, 22 years Umeå, Sweden 3 years’ experience in volunteering in national and international sports events and federations

Work Experience Volunteer in the medical department at the 2012 Futsal Member of the Organising Committee at the 2010 World University Championship, Braga Floorball World University Championship, Umeå - Managed volunteers and medical staff at the event Languages - In charge of planning and managing the VIP-section Member of the Competitions Committee, Swedish English Delegation Official for the Swedish team at two Uni- Academic Sports Federation Swedish versiades 2011: Erzurum & Shenzhen - Organised and managed the competitive schedule of - Managed specific sports as well as management within the federation, developed policy documents as well as the Swedish delegation developed and maintained collaborations with the sports federations - Attended the FISU general assembly as the assistant Swedish representative in Shenzhen Swedish student representative at the 2012 FISU Forum in Taipei Head of the Swedish team delegation at the 2012 Cross Country Running World University Champion- - Participated in the forum to share the information from ship, Lodz the Swedish federation as well as develop the Swedish knowledge of sports within other countries and federations - In charge of managing the athletes and attending all meetings connected to the event Sports Football, Running

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www.aists.org Ivarsson Viktoria Swedish, 29 years Master of Arts in International Relations, 6 years at the World Economic Forum, Geneva. & Graduate Institute Prior to this, held various positions in the luxury of International Studies (HEI), Switzerland goods sector. Avid golfer.

Work Experience Administrative Assistant, Jahan Jewellers At the World Economic Forum: - Supported the senior staff at the Rue du Rhône Boutique Senior Manager, Academic Networks Languages Viewing Assistant, Sotheby’s English - Managed the expert group discussing developments in - Assisted visiting experts and customers prior to the Mag- French tertiary education known as the Global Agenda Council on nificent Jewels Auctions Swedish the Future of Universities Polish Moderator, Bentley Motors - Responsible for the Knowledge Advisory Group, a world- wide network of senior university administrators - Worked on the company stand at the Salon International de l’Automobile Senior Manager, Global Redesign Initiative Sports Accomplishments - Worked with the Vice-Chairman, Lord Malloch-Brown, on the relationship with eminent scholars and experts contrib- Sports Scholar Graduate 2002, International School uting reflections on challenges in international institutions of Geneva Project Manager, Global Risk Report Sports - Managed the production of the yearly flagship publication Golf (Handicap 15.4), Football, Skiing (Downhill, Cross- in collaboration with the Partners of the Report country), Automotive sports Executive Assistant to Klaus Schwab - Seconded to the Chairman’s Office during the Annual Meeting in Davos (2008, 2009 and 2010) and World 26 Economic Forum on Latin America (2008)

www.aists.org Khan Gibran Bachelor of Commerce (specialisation in Business Indian, 28 years Entrepreneurship, Environment & Organisational 7 years’ experience in Service delivery, Client Behaviour), University of Pune, India relationship, Account & Operations management, Personnel development, Corporate Communica- tions, Marketing and Event Management

Work Experience Event Manager, Corporate Sports and Cultural Team, Operations Manager, Hutchison Global Services Mphasis an HP company (Vodafone AUS) Mumbai, India - Led the marketing and organising committee, successfully Languages executing sports and cultural events (Cross Functional - Responsible for end to end delivery of service agreements English & client relationship, through overall smooth functioning of Football, Cricket & Badminton tournaments) with more Hindi processes defined than 500 participants Urdu - Administered adherence to the performance management Sports system Football, Tennis, Cricket, Snooker, Horse racing - Drove quality standards with strong audit mechanism - Set up effective feedback, coaching techniques, professional development, and succession planning Assistant Operations Manager, Capita India Pvt Ltd. Retail (Next UK Plc ), Credit Management (Osiris Financial UK) & Utility services (E.On UK), Pune, India - Project management: controlling project execution, tracking and reporting progress, analysing results & forecasting future trends

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www.aists.org Korsik Alexander Russian, 22 years Master of Arts in Politics and International 1 year in the Real Estate industry Relations of Asian and African countries, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia Bachelor of Science in Eastern Studies (spe- cialisation in Economics & Sociology), Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

Work Experience Sports Organisation Volunteering Sales manager; Srazu v dom (real estate agency); - Judo Super , Moscow 2005; athlete accompani- Moscow, Russia ment and navigation during the event Languages English - Sales Sports French - Assisted in the development of a marketing strategy for Basketball, Football, Judo, Muai-Thai, Ice Hockey, Tennis Hebrew the company Russian - Market research and analysis - Found potential customers, prepared client meetings - Various office tasks Interpreter, French-Russian, Russian-French; Moscow, Russia - Translation of documents - Interpreted for a French Chef, who came on practical train- ing to one of Moscow’s restaurants

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www.aists.org Krishnan Vijay Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing (PGDM), Indian, 28 years Balaji Institute of International Business, Pune 1 year as Operations Manager & Football Coach Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Mechanical, Anna of Imperial International Sports Academy (IISA) University, Chennai 3 years in Business Development in Automotive Industry

Work Experience Deputy Manager, Sales, M&M Ltd, India Operations Manager, Imperial International Sports - Handled UV range of M&M dealerships Academy (IISA), India - Initiated promotional events of existing products and new Languages - Handled operations of YCL (Youth Champions League), a launches English grassroot football initiative held in Goa - Member of the Best Sales Team in FY 09-10 Hindi - Executed PE programme for different schools in Mumbai - Driving long term dealer profitability for my dealerships - Created PE programme system tools (session report) for Sports coaches, equipment checklist, weekly review template etc. Football, Cricket, Table Tennis Football Coach, IISA - Coached U-10 and U-14 players at different centres - Prepared football sessions manual for different age groups - Volunteered at MUSS (Manchester United Soccer School) clinic, Thane Territory Sales Manager, Tata Motors Ltd, India - Handled UV (Utility Vehicle) range of 3 Tata dealerships - Dealer manpower training and motivation - Highest sale of Tata Aria for 6 months in Mumbai region 29

www.aists.org Ladysh Yuliya Belarusian, Polish, 23 years Master of Science in International Business 1 year in Pharmaceutical Industry Management, Kozminski University, Warsaw, 1 year in Construction Industry Poland 5 years of Volunteering in Sports Bachelor in International Business Commu- nication, Belarus State Economic University, Minsk, Belarus

Work Experience - Organised conferences and business events Management Consulting Practice, MASISA Company, Volunteered at International Ice-Skating Minsk, Belarus San Jose, Costa Rica Volunteered at EURO 2012 in Warsaw, Poland Developed Business Strategy for the Company to enter Volunteered in the organisation of charity marathons, Central American Market Costa Rica Languages Fitness Instructor, Valley Fitness, Los Angeles, USA Representative from the University at International English - Personal trainings Sport Challenge Event sponsored by Schneider Electric, Spanish - Delivered classes on healthy lifestyle Paris, France Russian Polish Research Operations Assistant, Ltd. Co. PAREXEL/ Marketing Project HeadMade - Sport Challenge Documeds Clinical Research Organisation, Warsaw, - Developed a business strategy to promote Hockey in Poland Belarus - Assisted in preparation and maintenance of project docu- Sports mentation Swimming, Running, Sport Aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, Boxing, - Worked on project specific assignments Tae Bo English Language Translator, FLtd. Co. Divital Auto Invest, Minsk, Belarus - Provided simultaneous translation and translation of official documents (EN- RU) 30

www.aists.org Lee Jee Youn (Jenny) Bachelor in Recreation, Sport & , 25 years Tourism (specialised in Sport 7 months as Project Planner Management), University of Illinois at 6 months as Events Assistant in the USA Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA 7 months in National Sport Federations in Korea Volunteer as Interpreter and Assistant for International Sporting Events/Congresses

Work Experience Marketing and Sponsorship Team Assistant Intern, Project Planner, Cheil Worldwide, Seoul, Korea Korea Baseball Organisation Properties, Seoul, Korea - Assisted with planning and processing 2007 All-Star Game - Researched and planned for new sports property business Languages and 2007 Future’s Game International Relations Bureau Intern, Korea Football Korean Association, Seoul, Korea Volunteer Experience, Korea English Spanish - Managed agent related duties, the international transfer of - IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011 the players and FIFA TMS; Internet transfer system - POSCO E&C Korea Cup 2011 Artistic Gymnastics World - Organised referees’ transportation and accommodation Top Championships schedules, duties related to the issuance of visa - 2011 FIBT Congress Korea Events Assistant, USA Taekwondo, USOC, - 74th AIPS Congress Seoul 2011 Colorado Springs, USA Sports - Recruited and managed volunteers and assisted with regis- Taekwondo (3rd Dan Black Belt), Football (Goalkeeper), tration process for/at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Champion- Basketball, Badminton, Snowboarding, Hiking, Swimming ship and five National Qualifiers

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www.aists.org Machado Fabio Brazilian, 30 years Bachelor of Science in Mechanical 4 years in Management Consulting (improvement of Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, operational efficiency, organisational restructuring, zero based budgeting) 1 ½ year in Commercial sector 10 months in Financial sector (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Work Experience Internship in the Financial Area, CPM Braxis Senior Consultant, Galeazzi & Associados - Data gathering and reports development to national and international investors Languages - Responsible for organisational restructuring and cost reduc- English tion initiatives in the financial sector - Projection models of companies’ cash flow and financial Spanish - Identification of value drivers to propose an action plan to results. Preparation of reports (Revenues, Profitability, Portuguese either reduce costs or increase revenues Costs) to company’s board - Data gathering, validating and analysing in order to - Coordinated integration projects (PMI) develop financial and operational models Internship in Commercial Area, Sertrading - Implementation of Zero Based Budgeting methodology - Company prospection to provide foreign trade services Consultant, Oliver Wyman - Financial, tax and logistic analysis of import and export - Participation in projects in the Telecom sector aimed to operations improve operational performance Sports - Evaluation of opportunities for optimisation of internal and Golf, Tennis, Football, Basketball customer related processes - Data analysis and implementation of operational improve- ment projects

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www.aists.org Mendes de Siqueira Rodrigues Rodrigo Bachelor of International Business Portuguese, Brazilian, 27 years Management Studies, University of the 2 years in Business Administration Hague, The 1 year in Procurement 2 years in Marketing/Sales

Work Experience Marketing/sales Intern – ARI Europe B.V., Alphen aan Manager/Partner – Siqueira Grill and Frio Maravilha Ice den Rijn, The Netherlands Cream, Brasília, Brazil - Main task: Market research - Led a team of 20 employees, ran the business; Payroll/Hir- - Operated database (Salesforce) ing, daily operations etc - Credit control Buyer – PDVSA, The Hague, The Netherlands Coordinator of the Language Courses – Klein Escola Languages - Extensive customer service de Idiomas – Brasilia-DF, Brazil English Spanish - Operated database (SAP) - Administrative work Portuguese - Issuing orders - Invoicing Marketing Executive – Quintiq, Den Bosch, - Extensive customer service The Netherlands - Substitute teacher - Market research Sports - Prospection for new partnerships Football, Tae Kwon Do, Running, Weight lifting, Brazilian Jiu- - Operated database (Salesforce) Jitsu, Tennis, Volleyball - Event organising

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www.aists.org Nakitanda Olivia Aya Ugandan, 28 years MBChB Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, 10 years as Senior National Swimmer Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda 3 years in General Medical Practice and Healthcare Management 3 years in Sports Leadership 6 months as Programme Monitor, Japanese International Broadcaster

Work Experience Junior House Officer (Surgery, Paediatrics, Internal Medical Officer, AAR Health Services Medicine & Obstetrics, Gynaecology), Mulago National Referral Hospital & Kitovu Hospital Languages - Patient care and management including preventive and - Worked under supervision of Senior Consultants offering English curative treatment inpatient, outpatient and emergency care including carry- Japanese - Rescue missions, airlifting patients and emergency services Luganda ing out Caesarean sections - Health promotional talks, advice and counselling in com- Chairperson, Uganda Olympic Committee Athletes’ munities and corporate companies Commission - Team leader of 16 doctors at Acacia Health Centre Coordinator, International Olympic Academy ISYP 2010 - Health Centre Manager (Ag), Ntinda Health Centre Sport Accomplishments Programme Monitor, NHK World - 10x National Champion & Record Holder - Carried out regular viewing of the programmes, providing - Competed at Commonwealth Games, World Champion- evaluation and comments which were fed back to NHK ships, World University Games & Olympic Games WORLD TV production/programming team - Uganda Sports Press Association Awards: Swimmer of the Medical Officer, Nakasero Hospital Year 2003, 2004, 2005 - Emergency doctor in the Casualty Unit Sports - Patient care and management in liaison with consultant Swimming, Table-Tennis, Badminton specialists (Inpatient and outpatient) 34

www.aists.org Bachelor in Law, University of Lisbon, Law School, Palmeiro Bernardo Lisbon, Portugal Portuguese, 29 years Executive Master in Tax Management, INDEG/ISCTE 6 years as a Lawyer Business School, Lisbon, Portugal 3 years as a Tennis coach VAT Module of Executive Master in Tax Law, Portuguese 1 year as Director of the Portuguese Padel Catholic University, Lisbon, Portugal Federation Executive Master in Business Management, Portuguese Catholic University, Lisbon, Portugal

Work Experience Director of the Portuguese Padel Federation Lawyer, PLMJ Law Firm (António Maria Pereira, Sarágga - Responsible for legal matters Leal, Oliveira Martins, Júdice e Associados), Lisbon - Responsible for marketing, sponsorship and fundraising Languages Portugal Sports Volunteer Portuguese - Worked in Tax Law: experience in advisory in tax law, English corporate international taxation (tax planning restructur- - Volunteered in the organisation of two editions of the Spanish ing and merger and acquisition transactions), daily tax Estoril Tennis Open management for clients, tax litigation and tax compliance, Sport Accomplishments both in Portugal and Angola - Tennis: competed at both national and international levels - Worked in corporate law: experience in drafting legal docu- Sports ments and contracts, entering negotiations in representa- tion of clients and legally assessing them regarding all risks Tennis, Football, Padel, Rugby, Skiing involved in a transaction Tennis coach at Ginásio Clube Português and Lisboa Racket Centre, Lisbon - Coached junior (from the age of 6) and senior players at amateur, pre-competition and competition levels

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www.aists.org Rosas Perez Luis Ricardo Mexican, 27 years Master in Sports Management, Johan Cruyff 1 year as School Director at Real Academia de Futbol Institute, Barcelona, Spain Española (RAFE) Bachelor in Business Administration, Universi- 10 years as Professional football player dad Nacional Autonóma de Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico Seminar in Human Resources, UNAM

Work Experience Sport Accomplishments Administrative Director at Real Academia de Futbol Professional Football Player Española (RAFE), a new soccer academy st Languages - Played for Pumas, Leon and Neza Football Clubs (1 & English - Business Plan Development of the academy 2nd Mexican divisions) Spanish - Start-up project management - Participation in the International Tournament Libertadores - Development of guidelines and politics Cup (Tournament between México and Latin American teams) - Recruitment of players for the academy - Concachampions Tournament (México-USA-Central School Director at Real Academia de Futbol Española América Teams) (RAFE) - Interliga Tournament, played in USA - Recruitment of children for the academy Sports - Guidelines and politics Football, Basketball, American Football, Snowboard, Squash - Start-up of the academy Under 18 Team Coach at Real Academia de Futbol Española (RAFE) - Training plan - Development of coaching plan

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www.aists.org Sayapheth Frank Bachelor of Commerce Management Eco- Canadian, 30 years nomics in Industry & Finance, University of 10 months in Sport, Sponsorship & Event Marketing Guelph, Canada (N. American & Asian Markets) 3 years in Education 1 year in Executive Sales & Marketing (IT) 2 years in Retail Management (Apparel)

Work Experience - Implemented ‘Sports Day’ in the school programme Media PR, IMOK Communications, Seoul, South Korea General Manager, Hollister Co., Toronto, Ontario - 2011 IAAF World Championships: analysing/reporting - Managed store marketing, HR (200+ employees), and Languages on the Korean landscape, building brand momentum for supply/demand operations English Adidas - Reported to district/regional managers to resolve issues Laotian - Implemented on/off the field marketing using the Adidas and implemented solutions surrounding them ‘all in’ campaign track and field theme park & social Sales Account Manager (U.S East Coast Region), IBM, media Toronto, Ontario Sponsorship & Events, Rogers Communications, - Developed and executed technology solutions & sales Toronto, Ontario strategies to senior level executives - Designed, developed & executed traditional & social - Addressed vertical market opportunities within the com- media marketing strategies for the Rogers Cup (Tennis) mercial sector and Toronto Blue Jays (Baseball), to maximise ticket sales, revenue, and fan interaction Sports English Instructor, Avalon English, Bundang, South Korea Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Fitness, Badminton, Football, American-Football, Ice Hockey - Conducted/instructed academic curriculum for middle school students & adults

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www.aists.org Shadman Milad Iranian, 29 years Bachelor of English Language Teaching, Islamic 8 years as Professional Swimming Coach Azad University, Roudehen, Tehran, Iran 4 years as Sport Journalist 1 ½ years as Sales Manager

Work Experience - Member of the International Sports Press Association Sports Activities, Rah-e-Roshd Education Complex, (AIPS) and Iranian Sports Journalists Association Tehran, Iran Sales Manager, ToTi Sanitary Ware Collection, Iran Languages English - Trained and introduced one of the members of Iran’s - Within 6 months promoted from salesman to manager, Farsi National Swimming Team supervised all direct sales to consumers in northwest - Coordinated swimming meets and parents day events Tehran - Highly successful in introducing young children and adults - Consultant for the CEO and other company managers, to swimming for the first time helped devise sales, pricing, and marketing strategies - Gradually became key agent in establishing esprit de Sports corps among both employees and clients, promoting active Swimming, Tennis, Rock-Climbing, Skiing, Football, Kayaking participation and swimming skills acquisition Sport Journalist, KhabarVarzeshi, Tehran, Iran - Worked as journalist & translator in the first and largest circulation sports newspaper in Iran, covering international events - Covered the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany single-handedly

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www.aists.org Shuman Daniel Bachelor in Law (LL.B) & Israeli, South African, 28 years Business Management (B.A) (specialisation in 1 year as Lawyer Business Marketing), Interdisciplinary Center 2 years as Founder of Sport Ticket Company (IDC), Herzliya, Israel 9 month as Bar Supervisor 3 years as Operation Manager (IDF) 2 years as Founder of Student Charity Organisation

Work Experience Operations Manager, Israeli Defense Force (IDF), Israel Associate, Pelles Mosser Sherman Law Offices, Israel - Led a team of 15 employees - Providing legal consultation in the real estate industry - Initiated complex logistics and operations planning - Examination of business contracts, analysis of financial Founder of “Sachbak”, Israel feasibility, preparation of statements of claim and defence - Student charity organisation, provides food to Founder & CEO, Itcktu, Tickets To Sports Events, Israel/ underprivileged families Languages Spain English Sport Accomplishments Hebrew - Carried out research leading to company’s establishment: Israeli Youth Rugby Team industry and market analysis, survey of competition, legal analysis - Represented Israel in the Jewish Olympics 2001 - Devised and led a marketing & sales business model via - Won the Israeli Rugby league in 2002 social networks Sports - Led ticket purchase strategy to global sports events: UEFA Tennis, Rugby, Football Champions League, FA Premier League, Spanish League, and the Euroleague Bar Supervisor, Laurel Pub Company, England - Managed a team of 12 employees - Audited monthly budget 39

www.aists.org Singh Yadvinder Indian, 27 years Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science), 5 years’ experience in IT Consultancy, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India Project Management Freelancer in Sports Management & Coaching

Work Experience Application Engineer, Computer Sciences Corporation, Freelancer in Sports Management and Coaching India - Involved in developing an application for our client Gold- Languages - Member of the organising committee for Athletic Meet at man Sachs English Stepping Stones Senior Secondary School French - Held a Football Coaching Camp for students of Stepping - Deputed to US for understanding the tax structure of vari- Hindi Stones Senior Secondary School, concluding with a tourna- ous countries Punjabi ment - Received a company level award for innovation - Technical Official for Karate Tournament at Chandigarh Sport Accomplishments Mini Olympics - Represented my State/Province in National Level Cricket - Member of the organising committee for National Taek- Tournament wondo Tournament - Represented my State/Province in National Level Fencing Technology Analyst, Infosys Technologies Limited, India Tournament - Managed project at team level - Winners of Inter University Football Tournament at Na- - Responsible for managing billed hours, daily activities, tional Level individual work efforts and assuring quality Sports - Automated 3 monthly activities, saving un-billed hours and Football, Cricket, Fencing, Squash gaining profit of 32%

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www.aists.org Spielmann Carla Master of Science in Exercise and Health Sciences, Swiss, 28 years University of Basel, Switzerland 12 months as a Career Adviser and Teacher Bachelor of Sports in Exercise and Sports Sciences, 8 months as a Sports Teacher Health Sciences and Physical Education, University 5 months at Antidoping Switzerland of Basel, Switzerland 5 months’ internship at the Federal Office for Sports in Switzerland

Work Experience Antidoping Switzerland, Ittigen b. Bern, Switzerland Career Adviser and Teacher (private school), Riedholz, - Administration: working with SIMON (platform for the Switzerland athletes whereabouts) and preparing equipment for the Languages doping controls - Coaching and teaching 16-18 year olds to hone and max- German imise their skills to enable them to obtain a job meeting Volunteering Activities English their requirements - Coaching group & individual lessons in various sports French Spanish - Developed, implemented and performed new experiential clubs, motivating young people and adults to achieve their Swiss-German sports events for students using a student centred ap- maximum potential proach - National Sports events (Gigathlon, Beachworldtour Gstaad, - Administration: created worksheets and stimuli for the gymnastics festival, EURO 08) pupils, assisted in planning and managing internal and - President/Member of committees in a Floorball club, multi- external projects; creation of marketing brochure sports club and at Scouts Sports Teacher (secondary school), Switzerland - Repositioned and reorganised a floorball club in Switzer- - Teaching teenagers various kinds of sports land - Project coordination and execution of fitness programmes Sports in prevention of injury and health Floorball, Athletics, Inline-Skating, Gymnastics, Squash, Skiing

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www.aists.org Tidbury Megan Australian, 27 years Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies), 3 years’ experience in a Sporting Organisation Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, in Event Management and Athlete Development Human Exercise Physiology unit, University of sectors Western Australia, WA, Australia 2 years’ sport volunteer experience 1 year experience in a recreational sporting company

Work Experience Guest Services Representative, Aspen Ski Co, United High Performance Manager, Equestrian WA, Australia States - Set up and maintenance of ski lifts and operational Languages - Developed and implemented all areas of elite athlete facilities English training, coaching & officiating pathways across three Olympic disciplines Sport Accomplishments - Supported and administered Equestrian Australia national - Department of Sport & Recreation’s High Performance squads and training programmes Leaders Network (member) - Developed sport specific talent identification systems and - Equestrian WA Event of the Year recipient & Equestrian strategies Australia EOTY nominee (Event Director) - Worked with international coaches to develop organisa- Sports tional policies Equestrian, Running, Skiing, Tennis, Basketball - Provided on-going support for athletes Event Director, Equestrian WA, Australia - Overall planning and execution of Interschool State Cham- pionships - Led and managed staff and volunteer team - Developed and implemented all aspects of business, marketing and operational plans for the event 42

www.aists.org Tsukamoto Takuya Bachelor of International Business Administration, Japanese, 28 years Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Oita, Japan 4 ½ years’ experience Managing & Promoting Japanese Golf Tournaments 6 months’ experience working with the Japanese Olympic Committee 3 months with Japanese Ice hockey Federation

Work Experience International Ice Hockey Federation, Volunteer Leader Dunlop Sports Enterprises Co, LTD, Assistant Director - 2012 International Ice hockey federation Semi-Annual and Golf Tournament Group Business Team, Japan General Congress in Japan Languages - Conducted management of golf tournaments and built Japanese Ice Hockey Federation, Organising committee Japanese new relationship with sponsors member English - Responsible for budget adjustment, organising work sched- - Organised a sport event for International Ice hockey Sochi ules, security, checking the quality of sportswear and team primary game in Japan motivation Sports - Supervised correspondence with international pro-golfers Football (University level), Golf, Running, Skiing, Ice Hockey invited to take part in tournaments such as Dunlop Phoenix (organised players’ practice schedules, reserved their flights and hotels and translated game rules during competition.) Japanese Olympic Committee, Assistant Director - Conducted management of International programme for National Federation

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www.aists.org Tuohimaa Katariina Finnish, 24 years B.Sc. in Advertising and Public Relations, Texas 1 ½ years in Marketing & Communications, Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA AmCham, Finland 10 years + as tennis player on ITF Pro and Junior Circuits and NCAA Division 1 4 months in Media Relations, TCU Athletics

Work Experience Media Relations Intern, TCU Athletic Department Marketing & Communications, AmCham Finland (The - Assisted in day-to-day activities and game day operations Languages American Chamber of Commerce in Finland) in the press box English - Developed and executed communications and marketing Tennis Camp Instructor, Smash Tennis, Helsinki Finnish strategies and campaigns at Finland’s leading international - Conducted tennis classes and camps for children business hub ages 4-13 - Managed the website and other digital marketing Sport Accomplishments channels - Five doubles titles on ITF Pro Circuit - Coordinated AmCham’s Women’s Network, a network for woman executives, including some of Finland’s most - WTA rankings: 730 in singles, 481 in doubles influential women in business - Represented Finland in Fed Cup 2006 - Managed the brand identity - TCU Tennis: 4x All-Conference Team (doubles & singles), Associate, AmCham Finland 2008-2011 - Ran the member communications department - Team Captain and MVP, 2010-2011 - Executed marketing campaigns in conjunction with events Sports - Designed marketing materials and individual campaigns Tennis, Running, Skiing, Golf, Beach-Volley, Ice Hockey - Managed the coordination of various events, including an event series with ministers in the Finnish Government 44

www.aists.org Vergnaud Raphael Bachelor in Business Administration (specialisation French, American, 28 years in Human Resource Management), York University, 3 years in Recruitment & Sales Toronto, Canada 6 years in Youth Football Coaching 3 years in Key Account & Project Management 7 months in Youth Development

Work Experience - Developed training programmes for different age groups Key Account & Project Manager, Marketing & - Organised events at schools, fairs and expatriate meetings Sales Department to inform parents of our offers - Established and managed relationships with firms all over - Planned and coordinated coaching schedules for 5 other French-speaking Switzerland coaches - Created my own client network starting from zero - Managed 4 junior coaches Languages (30 clients) English - Created marketing plan for upcoming year French - Project management: social media development, ambas- Sport Accomplishments Spanish sador programme, university marketing 7 years of club football for Lutry FC (reached Vaud Finals - Recruited, screened, interviewed and selected candidates twice) for business, finance, marketing and technical positions Completed the Lausanne Semi Marathon - Monthly variable bonus objectives completed Sports - Largest sales volume accomplished Athletics, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Snowboarding, Ping Youth Development, Coaching/Marketing/Sales Pong, Swimming and Sailing - Responsible for weekly camps and courses for children ages 4-15 in groups of 20 children - Covered camps in Geneva, Versoix, Gland, Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux 45

www.aists.org Virk Harsimran Singh Indian, 28 years Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, 5 years’ experience in Information Technology Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, industry Nagpur, India (1 ½ years in Business Intelligence 1 year in Network Security 2 years in Banking Technology)

Work Experience Volunteer work Technology Analyst, Infosys Limited, India - Organised orientation programmes to promote Field Hockey amongst school students Languages - Led the team responsible for complete installation, English configuration and maintenance of test environments and - Member of organising team for All India Inter-NIT sports Punjabi databases of Finacle product suite for a leading bank in meet 2005-06 held at VNIT, Nagpur Hindi Asia-Pacific Sports - Streamlined processes thereby considerably reducing the Field Hockey, Table Tennis, Cricket, Squash turnaround time for requests - Initiated and set up a common knowledge repository across various teams thereby facilitating knowledge sharing - Conceived, coded, tested and implemented a number of technical tools which brought down human effort by half and increased efficiency considerably - Received Infosys Spot Award for outstanding performance and got best appraisal rating (given to only top 5% of employees) throughout my career with Infosys

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www.aists.org Wang Shuheng Master of Arts in Anthropology, The Chinese Chinese, 26 years University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 2 years’ experience of Media Bachelor of Arts in English International Journalism, Contact & Project Management in NGOs Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China

Work Experience - Assisted in organisation of diverse events and business Liaison Officer, China Social Assistance Foundation affairs (CSAF), Beijing China - Participated in specific project work as required Languages - Planned, co-ordinated and executed media activities - Used various office functions to provide back up English of CSAF Sports Chinese Cantonese - Wrote background information for media and campaigns Swimming, Dragon-Boat, Badminton and prepared materials for events and activities - Prepared and organised press conferences - Built up and maintained media contact database - Contacted government agencies and other NGOs Administrative Assistant and Translator (Internship), Eu- ropean Union Chamber of Commerce Tianjin Chapter, Tianjin, China - Assisted in contact of government authorities and chamber members

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www.aists.org Wang Zhao Chinese, 32 years Master of Arts majoring in British Studies, Beijing 4 years in National Winter Sports Center of China Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China 2 years as Teaching Assistant 3 months Internship as Editor

Work Experience Olympic Volunteer, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Vice Director, Training and Competition Department, - Assisted the dignitaries and IOC families in all aspects of National Winter Sports Center of China the Games’ Volleyball Venue Languages English - Involved in organising and operating both national and Teaching Assistant, Foreign Studies College, Yanshan Mandarin international sports events, such as ISU Grand Prix of University, China Figure Skating, ISU World Cup Short Track Speed Skating - Assisted in teaching and organising student activities and Speed Skating, FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup as well as the National Winter Games Intern editor, News Channel, CCTV - Worked on pre-game preparations as well as game time - Wrote and edited national and international news for daily support for Chinese Sports Delegation to Vancouver 2010 news broadcast Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Sports Olympic Games and Asian Winter Games 2011 Running, Badminton - Involved in the internal coordination and external com- munication related to national winter sports federations - Assisted in athletes’ registration and national teams selec- tion

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www.aists.org Wedlake Ashley Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of American, 25 years Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA 1 year in Sports Administration at the Olympic Committee 10 months at University of Oregon Athletic Department 3 years as Gymnastics Coach

Work Experience Study Abroad, Semester at Sea Sports Medicine Clinic Administration, United States - Circumnavigated the globe while studying and providing Olympic Committee community service work (14 countries) Languages - Training and implementation of new medical record sys- Volunteering English tems used at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 3 - U.S. Olympic Team Trials; Track and Field & Taekwondo U.S. Olympic Training Centres - Pan American International Wrestling, USADA - Coordinated services for Sacramento Kings NBA team camp - Jimi Flowers Paralympic Swim Classic - Conducted tours of the Olympic Training Centre for major - Tam Binh Orphanage in Vietnam to teach life lessons in donors to generate funding and resources sport - Generated monthly financial reports and tracked funding Sport Accomplishments for 43 National Governing Bodies - 18 years competitive gymnastics - Recorded rehab statistics of athletes for future research - Represented Washington State at Senior Nationals - Management and training of interns - MVP, Team Captain and received the Coaches Award of University of Oregon Athletic Department Excellence - Ticket sales and game day operations for over 60,000 Sports fans Gymnastics, Tennis, Skiing, Snowboarding, Running, Cycling, - Helped create 95% season ticket renewal rate Golf, Water-Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, Triathlon 49

www.aists.org Wilhelm Toni German, 30 years Master of Arts in Sports Science at the Chris- 11 years’ experience as Professional Athlete in tian-Albrechts University of Kiel, Germany Windsurfing (Olympic level) 4 years’ experience as Sports Coach

Work Experience Sport Accomplishments Management, Marketing and Media Communication of - London 2012 Olympic Games, 4th 3 personal Olympic Campaigns th Languages - European Championships 2012 Madeira, Portugal, 6 German Coach and Consultant in Sport Affairs, Olympic Base - World Championships 2012, Cadiz, Spain, 8th Stuttgart and the Landes-Segler-Verband Baden Würt- English - World Cup Kiel 2011, Germany, 2nd French temberg th Polish - Prepared the youth squad for national and international - World Championships 2010, Kerteminde, , 4 championships - World Cup Kiel 2009, Germany, 2nd - Consulting in marketing strategy of the Landes-Segler- - World Cup Weymouth, England, 2nd Verband Baden-Württemberg - World Championships 2006, Torbole, , 7th Ski Teacher, La Tzoumaz Ski School - University Games 2005, Izmir, Turkey, 3rd Windsurfing Coach, Landes-Segler-Verband Schleswig - World Championships 2004, Cesme, Turkey, 8th Holstein - Athens 2004 Olympic Games Prepared the youth squad for national and international championships Sports Windsurfing, Surfing, Sailing, Skiing, Biking, Tennis, Golf, Climbing

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