The AISTS MSA is co-signed by

Master of Advanced Studies in Administration and Class of 2016

Ranked No. 1 Masters in Sports Worldwide by Eduniversal Master of Advanced Studies in Sports Administration & Technology www.aists.org/msa THE AISTS MSA AISTS MSA a unique programme in the Olympic Capital The No. 1 Sports Management Masters in the world

Organised by the AISTS (International Academy of Sports and The AISTS MSA degree is co-signed by some of the best academic and technology Technology), the AISTS MSA is a unique postgraduate programme institutes of : EPFL, University of and . in sports management held annually in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital. Over the of 14 months, participants are trained by experts in The AISTS MSA is designed for sports-minded professionals wishing to achieve and academics, in the following multi-disciplinary fields applied directly a stronger skill set for their existing or desired career in the sports industry. AISTS MSA to sport: participants are fluent in English, have an undergraduate degree, a master’s degree and/or work experience, and are interested in developing or strengthening a career • Management & in sports management. In addition, they come from a wide range of nationalities and • Technology professions, but all have the same of Mastering Sport. • Law • Sociology • The AISTS MSA is co-signed by

4 5 AISTS MSA ABout Work Experience Requirements the aists

In addition to course requirements, AISTS MSA participants must also complete The AISTS was founded in 2000 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at least the equivalent of eight weeks of full-time work in the sport industry. EPFL, , University of Geneva, IMD Business School, Past participants have completed these requirements in the form of short-term Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the City of Lausanne and the Canton of . work experience or by securing full-time jobs with organisations such as the The AISTS responds to the needs of the sports industry by focusing its activity International Olympic Committee, International Federations, sports organisations on three key pillars: and sports marketing agencies.

education applied research connections To contact or recruit AISTS MSA 2016 Participants Email: [email protected] Phone: +41 (0)21 693 85 92 Educating leaders Providing knowledge and Acting as a strategic www.aists.org/2016 in sports management expertise in relevant fields connector in the world through adapted applied to the sports of sport. education programmes. environment.

Aists mission

The primary mission of the AISTS is to positively contribute to sports management through a multi-disciplinary approach to education and by remaining at the forefront of the sport industry’s development and the Olympic movement.

6 7 Christophe Dubi Sergio Lopez

Sport’s best performances are always beckoning. Athletes are pushing the limits a In a fast changing world and difficult times, sport represents a positive resource for little further every day. Their entourages, including coaches, become increasingly society. It offers inspiring stories and constructive principles. It is a universal language better and more sophisticated. The same has to be for sports institutions. that brings people together across the globe, irrespective of location, age or socio- economic background. 2015 was an intense year for the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Movement with Olympic Agenda 2020 and its implementation. It is starting to make Yet, in spite of its growing magnetism and power, the world of sport is also facing a difference in many areas, starting with the candidature process for the Olympic significant challenges. New demands are emerging which push organisations to Games, which has been totally revamped. For the organisation of the Games too, re-think themselves and their activities. The size and complexity of operations keep we see a number of concrete benefits, with more flexibility given to the Organising expanding. Technology is revolutionising media consumption. While sport remains Committees to design the solutions that best fit their needs in terms of delivery, king for broadcasters, the expectations of audiences and stakeholders grow and and more significantly the legacy. Governance is at the very heart become more sophisticated. The value of the commercial rights of sport continues to of Olympic Agenda 2020. More than ever, we understand the need for additional increase, but so does the financial risk, requiring thoughtful business models. Legal measures to be introduced. frameworks need to keep evolving in order to charter and regulate these evolving realities. 2016 will be a year of memorable emotions. Professionals who have a broad and strong background could play a key role Lillehammer will host the Winter Youth Olympic Games from 12 to 21 February. contributing new ideas, new visions and new solutions. I wish the participants of What a great way to put under the spotlight once more a city that forever changed AISTS Master of Sports Administration best of luck in their studies this year and their the Olympic Winter Games, and in particular, introduced the environment and future career. sustainability as key components. Sergio Lopez In August, the world’s attention will turn to Rio. Despite the extremely challenging Vice President – Media Rights, context faced by the organisers, images of Rio 2016 will be nothing less than 2014 & 2016 Olympic Games Lagardère Sports Geneva S.A. stunning. More importantly, these Games have already generated positive legacies.

At a time when it is ever more challenging to demonstrate the opportunity cost of a mega event, Rio 2016 will offer the best example of responsible Olympic Games, which truly makes sense.

You have embarked on an important path towards sports management excellence. AISTS has a proven record to help managers achieve this objective.

Your efforts will pay off and your future involvement will also make sense.

Christophe Dubi Olympic Games Executive Director, International Olympic Committee

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10 11 41 Participants Table of Contents

Alvaro ABATI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 14 Oladapo AJAYI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 15 Michel ALARCON • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 16 Shervin AMINI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 17 Ashish BARDAPURKAR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 18 Vineet BASU • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 19 Kevin BECKERS-VIEUJANT• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 20 Silvia BERNHARD • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 21 Michael BROADLEY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 22 Joana CAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 23 Corentin CAPORAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 24 Stefany CHATELAIN-CARDENAS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 25 Gil CRUZ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 26 Gianluca DE CRISTOFARO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 27 Karen DOLPHIN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 28 Participants Otonye IWORIMA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 29 Christine JENNINGS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 30 Carol KAHOUN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 31 PROFILES Pei Chen KANG • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 32 Geena KRUEGER• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 33 Stefanie KRYSIAK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 34 2016 Hans Jørgen KVÅLE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 35 Jung Yeun LEE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 36 Junjie LI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 37 Alexis LUPTON • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 38 Vibhu MALAVIYA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 39 Kyrian MELLO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 40 Manuel NEVÁREZ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 41 Oscar OLVERA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 42 Alexandre PERNET • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 43 Taavi PÕDER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 44 Bérénice RALLIER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 45 Manas RASTOGI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 46 Mia SALVEMINI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 47 Juan SCHMITZ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 48 Regula SCHWEIZER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 49 José SOARES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 50 Sinan TAZE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 51 Murat TEMIRALIYEV • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 52 Shankarendhra Gurunath VAITHIANATHAN RAJAMONEY • • • • • • • • • • • p. 53 Siri WALLENIUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • p. 54

13 3 ½ years as a Consultant in a Brand Agency 4 years of Project Management and Marketing experience in Grassroots 6 months in a Digital and Technology Agency Sports Development in West Africa (Nigeria and Ghana)

Work Experience Work Experience Consultant, Interbrand, Madrid, Social Media and Project Manager, Lagos State • Developed and delivered brand strategy and valuation Association, Lagos, Nigeria projects including positioning, architecture and • managed the social media accounts, including Twitter and Alvaro ABATI implementation strategies for clients in Spain, and facebook, and grew the number of followers through visual Oladapo Ajayi Spanish latin America. Former clients include Repsol, Nike, Iberia, and engaging interactions Nigerian Juventus, Dufry, Lebron James, AJE • improved the brand perception by reducing the response time to queries Intern, Accenture, Madrid, Spain • initiated and developed the Ekofootball Future Stars Languages • supported the digital marketing expansion of the Movistar project - a grassroots, state-wide football development Languages Spanish, English, French brand and delivered innovative solutions to help the leading program targeted at U-13 kids English companies drive performance and increase brand equity • helped to launch the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Mini Tournament Education - an annual charity, football event to raise funds for the Education Business Administration Intern (Sponsorship department), Meta Image S.A, Madrid, education of intelligent and economically disadvantaged Bachelor of Science and Management Degree, Spain children (Management Information Icade University, Madrid, • assisted in the organisation of sport events sponsored by Systems), Covenant Spain meta clients, including Mercedes Customer Service Representative, Hi Media Group (HiTV), University, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria Outstanding Achievements • sole representative from the Customer Service Department in • represented Interbrand worldwide at Omnicom’s Emerging the seven-member ad-hoc committee mandated to oversee stars program 2014 the deployment of 400,000 new decoders • awarded the best business plan on an original entrepreneurial • member of Hi-Ambassadors – a select group tasked with idea, Communication in Business course at Harvard University implementing company-wide changes in attitude and performance Sports • promoted to Team Lead position within the first three months Football, Tennis, , Crossfit, , Sports , Football, Long Jump, Sprinting

14 15 7 years’ experience in Market Research Consulting Agencies: analysing 2 years in the Importation and Distribution of childcare and providing recommendations on Brand Communication, TV Advertising products and games in Morocco and Brand Equity

Work Experience Work Experience Associate Director, Client Service, IPSOS ASI, Geneva, Business Development Manager, Kidco, Morocco Switzerland • negotiated sales contracts with major local distributors • managed client relationship relationships on multi-country (Auchan and La Grande Récré among others) Michel ALARCON projects • regularly managed the companies’ instore retail corner held Shervin Amini French • analysed market research data for FMCG brands by specialised retailers Moroccan, American • provided recommendations on advertising optimisation, • scanned online resources for suitable brands to import communication strategy and brand equity building • drafted a schedule in order to maximise sales team • delivered and presented market research reports to clients performance Languages • responded to the RFQ and prepared study proposals • monitored and analysed revenues and expenses Languages French, English, Spanish, • developed marketing and commercial strategies French, English, Arabic Italian Market Research Executive, Millward Brown, Geneva, • negotiated for licensing and distribution rights, working with Switzerland hasbro (USA) and Goliath (NE) Education Education • Coordinated multi-country research studies on brand Bachelor in Master of Management communication, brand equity, and TV advertising Sports Entrepreneurship, American in International Trade, • measured the efficiency of the sponsorship and online Football, Basketball, Tennis, Snooker University of Paris, France University Paul Cézanne advertising of international sport events Bachelor Degree in • involved in all key phases of market research projects: study Economics & Management, design, analysis, interpretation of insights, and presentation University Paul Cézanne, of findings to the client Aix-en-Provence, France Sport Achievements • silver Medal in Junior French National Rowing Championship (2003) • Bronze medal in University French National Rowing Championship (2005)

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16 17 7 ½ years of experience in Learning & Development and Human Resource 2 years Developing Grass-Roots Australian Football in India practices across industries such as Sports Education, Information Technology 6 months Coordinating Network of Reporters for Sport betting industry and Information Services, in India and Manila 2 years in Communications and Event management for a Sport Association

Work Experience Work Experience Regional Development Manager, Australian Rules Football Simplification Consultant, Wipro , India Association of India (ARFAI), India • part of the core group of Simplification consultants in Wipro, • administered project to conduct Australian Football coaching Ashish a team set up by the COO to simplify internal processes and for youth in three Indian states under the Australian Sports Vineet Basu Bardapurkar make employee’s lives easier outreach Programme grant from the Australian Sports Indian Indian • researched systems and contributed ideas in the Commission simplification project • headed project to introduce Australian Football to 1,500 • led all HR related ideas to implementation children under Direct Aid Programme grant from the australian High Commission Languages Languages Sport Operations Manager, KOOH Sports, India English, Hindi, French English, Hindi, Marathi • developed the entire sports curriculum for KOOH Sports, Organising Committee, ARFAI National Championships, India a sports outsourcing firm working with schools in India • formulated monitoring and evaluation frameworks for all Education Education • developed from scratch curriculum for eight sports, worked coaching activities Bachelor of Technology Post Graduate Diploma in extensively with coaches and experts to test the same in • designed curriculum to train young players and coaches (Computer Science & Management (Marketing schools • Completed AFL Level-1 Coaching Certification Engineering), West Bengal & HR), Goa Institute University of Technology, India of Management, India Assistant Manager - Learning & Development, Firstsource Country Manager, InPlay Sports Data, India Bachelor of Engineering Solutions, India & Manila • trained and mobilised reporters’ network to provide real-time (Mechanical Engineering), • as a L&D consultant, worked closely with business heads to match updates for European betting market Marathwada University, identify and help implement their learning needs India Media and Communications Coordinator, ARFAI, India Sport Achievements • Conceptualised content representing ARFAI in online and print • Competed in regional and national level FIDE rated Chess media including the website tournaments in India between 1997-2001 • led digital marketing through social networking platforms • led partnership activation for projects and events across India Sports Chess, Football, Outstanding Achievements • Co-founded Australian Football national association and increased participation from 200 to over 5000 in three years

Sports Football, Australian Rules Football, Tennis, , Cricket 18 19 6 months as Department Manager in the Sporting Goods industry in 13 years’ experience in Hospitality industry in Europe, Middle East & Asia 3 months as Junior Project Manager in Sport Event Management in Europe (Event, Sales, Recreation & Spa management) 4 years in Recreation & Spa Management positions in China

Work Experience Spa & Recreation Manager, Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort&Spa, China Work Experience • developed the Grand Hyatt wellness concept for the first Junior Project Manager, People First Management, Belgium hyatt Beach Resort Spa in China Silvia Bernhard • developed new corporate running events to increase • established the budget for the Spa & Recreation department Swiss Kevin networking between companies and new teambuilding • Collaborated with sales team on marketing strategy Beckers-Vieujant experiences for employees • set up foundation of standards to provide quality service Belgian • organised winter team building events Spa & Recreation Manager, Park Hyatt & Hyatt Regency Languages Department Manager, Decathlon, Belgium Changbaishan, China German, French, English, • implemented a new aisle in the department, leading to • launched the Ski Center in both hotels in the first Hyatt Mandarin Languages increased sales volume and new customers in China French, English, Dutch, • analysed costs and managed stock inventory levels • anticipated operational performance/training and standards Education Spanish • oversaw the monthly and yearly budget to achieve set financial targets Bachelor of Science (Hospitality Management) Education Intern, Getyoo, Belgium Recreation Manager, Hyatt Regency Jing Jin City Resort & Spa, Ecole Hôtelière de Master in Business • developed new market strategies to target the company’s China Lausanne, Lausanne, Management (Finance), product to the professional sector • re-structured department for greater efficiency and Switzerland ICHEC Brussels profitability Management School, Sport Achievements • facilitated promotional events and activities to create Belgium • 2x Belgian Field Vice Champion (2011 - 2013) awareness and increased bookings Bachelor in Business • euro Hockey League Semi Finalist (2014) • maintained relationships with members and regular guests Management, ICHEC • Belgian National Champion U17 & U23 Brussels Management Sport Achievements School, Belgium Sports • figure Rollerskating, Swiss Championship, participant , Running, Football, Cycling, Trekking, 1991 –1996 Outstanding Achievements • won the SpaChina award in the category of “Best newly opened Spa in China” for the Park Hyatt Changbaishan (2013)

Sports Figure Roller Skating, Volleyball, Triathlon, Snowboarding/Alpine 20 21 9 years in Education Management as Administrator and Teacher Over 9 years of experience as an In-house legal counsel to major 1 year in Insurance as a Property Adjuster global gaming and entertainment operator, and as a lawyer in private practice, 1 year in Municipal Production Planning for Nottingham City Council in Asia and Europe

Work Experience Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, International University in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland • project-managed accreditation reports for learning outcome Work Experience Michael Broadley measurement of degree programmes for ACBSP and IACBE In-house legal counsel, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Macau British education bodies SAR • managed global scheduling for all courses using Blackbaud • provided legal and strategic advice to the Group, represented software the group during negotiations, drafted and reviewed Joana CaL • lectured first year undergraduates in academic writing contracts, and undertook risk assessment Portuguese Languages • responsible for communicating with local Government English, Dutch, French Teacher, Institut Le Rosey, Rolle & Gstaad, Switzerland authorities on company affairs • taught English language and literature across various curricula Education • responsible for students’ daily boarding routine Lawyer, Leonel Alves Law Firm, Macau SAR Languages Master of Arts in Media • handled a number of legal issues, including labour related Portuguese, English & Communication, Property Adjuster, Wawanesa Insurance Company, Toronto, matters, as the litigation lawyer and external legal counsel to International University in Canada one of the major global gaming operators present in Macau Education Geneva, Switzerland • managed client insurance claims from initial investigation to Law Degree, Faculty of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in final settlements Lawyer and Trainee Lawyer, Vieira de Almeida & Associates Law at the Nova (New) Social and Cultural Studies, • dealt with claims regarding subrogation, contribution and Law Firm, Lisbon, Portugal University of Lisbon, University of Nottingham, salvage • worked in different fields, including commercial litigation, Portugal UK public procurement and project finance Intellectual Property Law Municipal Production Planner, Nottingham City Council, Post-Graduation Course Nottingham, UK Sports Attendance Certificate, • planned subsidised housing projects , Dragon Boat , Football, Yoga Portuguese Intellectual • drove the master schedule in preparation and development of Property Law Association all critical paths regarding assigned projects and Lisbon University • managed production rates and raw material prices, contacting Faculty of Law, Portugal vendors and checking inventories for timely execution

Sport Achievements • 23 including 3 world majors, Boston (x3), Berlin (x2) - and Chicago

Sports Running, Athletics (Track & Field), Football, Cricket 22 23 1 year in Sales, Marketing and Ticketing in the sports 5 years as Key Account Manager in the insurance broker industry in Paris and retail industries, including for Roland Garros and Louis Vuitton working with international clients, including in Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia 1 month in Policy Advising in Brussels 1 year project management in the Hospitality industry in Switzerland, UK & Latin America

Work Experience Work Experience Commerce and Marketing Intern, Albatros France Golf 2016 International Academic Partnership Academic Solutions, France Coordinator, GLION Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland • Conducted competitor analysis and produced benchmarking • Coordinated student transfer and exchange (Switzerland - UK) Stefany Corentin Caporal reports • project managed off-site examinations and courses Chatelain-Cardenas French, Peruvian • acted as liaison for the opening of the Belgian and Swiss with Laureate universities world-wide (USA, Latin America and Colombian, French market the Middle East) • provided analysis of data to inform the marketing campaigns • worked closely with the CEO on the affiliation agreement • pursued business leads and worked with clients to deliver negotiation Languages adapted offers to their structures Languages French, English, Spanish, Key Account Manager, SPB, France Spanish, French, English Italian Assistant Head of Ticketing & Invitations, Roland Garros, Paris, • ensured the commercial development for SPB key accounts France (including Carrefour, Orange, FNAC) in France with more than Education Education • intermediate between the different ticketing stands and one million insured and abroad Bachelor in Business Bachelor of Arts entrances to the venue and the ATP/FFT offices • supported the development and implementation of new Administration (International Relations and products (Marketing), Colegio de Politics), University of East Policy Adviser Intern, East of European Partnership • managed and implemented new processes: initiation, Estudios Superiores de Anglia, Norfolk, UK Brussels planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and Administración CESA, • ensured active parliamentary watching for local partners, closure Bogota, Colombia notably for the European ERASMUS+ programme for Master in Marketing education, training, youth and sport Global Marketing Trainee, Accor Hotels, France Product and • supported relations and connections between partners and • analysed the pricing strategy of the main competitors Communication, NEOMA eu grant schemes • enhanced a “promotional toolbox” for the country’s use Business School, Rouen, • extracted and evaluated data from specialised Parliament/ France Commission projects Sport Achievements • Colombia 2004: National Triathlon Champion (Junior) Sport Achievements • university Rowing: Cambridge Head & Norwich Head 8’s 2013 Sports (win) BUCS 4’s & 8’s Head Rowing (top 10) HoRR 2012-3 , Triathlon, Cycling

Sports Football, Tennis, Rugby, Golf, Rowing, , Basketball 24 25 3 years in Management Consulting in the Financial 4 years as a Ski Coach in a Professional Alpine Ski Team in Italy Services industry in Portugal & Angola 2 years as a Consultant for Europe and North Africa in the Sport Facilities industry

Work Experience Work Experience Senior Advisor, KPMG Advisory, Portugal & Angola Ski Coach, Sci Club La Thuile Rutor, Italy • developed strategic and business plans • prepared athletes for skiing competitions • Conceptualised organisational transformation and governance • prepared and tuned for competitions and training Gianluca Gil CRUZ models • planned training sessions, both during the summer through de Cristofaro Portuguese • implemented regulatory compliance frameworks dry land training and during the winter on British, Italian • designed cost modelling, budget models and optimisation tools Consultant for Foreign Countries, A.I.S. Associazione Impianti • performed PMO role in transformational projects Sportivi, Italy Languages • Completed and analysed HR assessments of competences • organised and participated in conferences related to energy Languages Portuguese, English, efficiency, safety issues and welcoming of disabled people in Italian, English, German, Spanish Sport Achievements sports facilities French, Spanish • 4x participation in Youth FIBA European Championships, • involved in translations and presentations in foreign languages Education achieving best result of 2nd place (2005 - 2008) Education Bachelor of Management, Account Manager, Milano Ad Srl, Italy Bachelor of Business Nova School of Business Sports • acquired Levi’s as a customer for advertising campaigns Administration and Economics, Portugal Basketball, Football • designed and created an advertising campaign for Levi’s jeans (Management), European School of Economics, Ski Coach, LaThuile Ski Team, La Thuile, Italy London, Madrid, Milan • organised the FIS Women Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill and super Giant Races • prepared the racing slopes, with attention to safety • maintained competition tracks to ensure races take place safely

Sport Achievements • 5 years competing in National and International FIS Races (Alpine Skiing) • participated in Australian New Zealand Cup (Skiing)

Sports Skiing, Tennis, Football, , 26 27 8 years as pharmacist with managerial experience in England 17 years as a Professional Athlete (Triple Jump) with International International Karate competitor since 2007 Laurels and as a Sports Coordinator

Work Experience Lead Pharmacist at Green Light Pharmacy, (Euston branch, London, England) • managed a team of eight staff and ran a number of Work Experience Karen Dolphin community public health services with the aim of reducing Sports Coordinator/Senior Liaison Officer (Board Member), Irish health inequalities Ministry Of Sports, River State Government, Nigeria • achieved ‘Healthy Living Pharmacy’ status, through the • Charged with the responsibility for all matters relating to contribution to improving public health in the Camden area sports Otonye Iworima • Critically reviewed and audited standard operating procedures • acted as a liaison between athlete and Government Nigerian Languages for clinical practice throughout the entire company to ensure administrators and Federations English good governance and patient safety was maintained • assisted and supported the development of young Athletes • Collaborated with other lead pharmacists, senior members of Education the board and safety officers to drive change and implement Professional Athlete, The Athletics Federation of Nigeria Languages Masters of Pharmacy, best practice company wide English University of Brighton, • developed and implemented business strategies within the Events Coordinator Assistant, The Athletics Federation of England branch which have been adopted group wide Nigeria, Nigeria Education • assisted in the development and management of all event Bachelor of Arts (Fine & Applied Arts), University of Lead Pharmacist/Manager Bow Pharmacy, London aspects • tutored six pre-registration pharmacists who successfully • served as contact to athletes and acted as the liaison in Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria passed their final professional examinations to become fully providing and determining their needs qualified pharmacists • maintained positive rapport and formed strong Athlete- • developed a pharmacy mathematics workshop for trainees federation relationships • assisted in enforcing facility rules, regulations, policies and Outstanding Achievements procedures to athletes • irish Assistant National Kata Coach • assisted venue manager on reporting event expenses • regional winner, Royal Pharmaceutical Society ‘I love my pharmacist competition’ 2015 Outstanding Achievements • Commonwealth Game Silver medalist in Triple Jump (2006) Sport Achievements • 2x All Africa Games Bronze medalist in Triple Jump • Competed in Karate at the , Baku 2015, Top 8 (2007 & 2011) • world Championships Bremen 2014, Top 32 • most valuable female Nigerian Athletics (2006) • 3x Irish National Kata Champion 2013, 2014, 2015 • first Nigerian Triple Jumper International medalist • irish National Kata Coach • acting Captain (Athletics) Commonwealth Games 2010

Sports Sports Karate, Yoga, Soccer, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Snowboarding Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Football, Basketball, Swimming 28 29 12 months’ experience in market research strategies, 7 months at Alpenhotel Fleurs de Zermatt consumer behaviour projects and business communication 2 years President of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 6 years as a Professional Swimmer 1 year as Volunteer Coach Division 1 Women’s Tennis 3 years Student-Athlete Division 1 Tennis

Work Experience Work Experience Receptionist, Alpenhotel Fleurs de Zermatt, Switzerland Swim & Strength Instructor, Rally Sport Aquatics, USA • acted as a main contact point for hotel guests • instructed children from 5 to 18 years old in • responsible for maintaining the daily accounts and room technique, swim mechanics, strength and conditioning scheduling Carol Kahoun Christine Jennings • mentored and helped implement current and future life • provided customer service, including responding to potential German American strategies and goals for athletes pursuing both an academic client inquiries and athletic career in high school and college • liaised and maintained relationships with suppliers

Communications/Marketing Intern, PBS, USA President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Languages Languages • effectively built processes and methodologies to maximise Virginia Tech, USA German, English, French, English market research activities and events that drove web hits, • represented Women’s Tennis and voted on NCAA legislation Czech viewer ratings and product sales • Communicated with in-conference institutions to share ideas Education • responsible for marketing and promoting PBS events and discuss developments Education Bachelor of Science, • worked with high schools to increase audience and web traffic • planned new events such as the end-of-year award show Bachelor of Science (Human University of Minnesota, • promoted social media networking through Facebook and • organised and participated in community outreach Nutrition, Foods & Exercise) Twin Cities, Minneapolis, youTube, increasing audience for programming Bachelor of Science USA • Created press releases, letters and marketing materials to Student/Volunteer, Exploring Citizens Global Leadership, (Psychology), Virginia increase visibility and audience growth Dominican Republic Polytechnic Institute and • worked with 60+ youth in cross-cultural setting alongside State University, USA Sport Achievements non-profits, NGO’s and Peace Corps Volunteers • 2013 FINA World Championships (10th-10K; 6th-25K), • led leadership skills and community health concerns sessions 2011(13th-10K), 2010(7th-10K; 4th-5K), 2008 (22nd-5K) • assisted and actively supported sustainability projects • 2011 Pan American Games (3rd-10K) • 2010 Pan Pacific Championships (1st-10K) Sport Achievements • fina 10K World Cup • Competed in Tennis at a national level in Switzerland • received a full scholarship at Division 1 Institution in the USA Outstanding Achievements • recipient of the Dorothy L. Sheppard Award for the Outstanding Achievements best swimmer demonstrating a commitment to life long • atlantic Region ITA/Arthur Ashe, Jr. Award for Sportsmanship learning and Leadership 2014 ITA

Sports Sports , Swimming, Triathlon, Cycling, Tennis Tennis, /Marathon, Running, Cross-Country Skiing 30 31 4 years in Youth Talent Management and Leadership Development 3 years’ Journalism, Marketing and Product Testing experience 1 year in Administration and Website Management in Water Sports industry in the United States and Europe 6 years as a Professional Water Skier

Work Experience Work Experience Volunteer, Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Center, Iceland Professional Water Skier, German National Team • assisted with the outdoor programmes in archery, • Competed in international water ski tournaments and team building for schools and scout groups • acted as an ambassador for Under Armour, HO Sports, and Geena Krueger Pei Chen KANG • led international cooperation with volunteers from different reflex as an athlete German, Canadian, Taiwanese countries • promoted sponsors through social media strategy Swiss C-Permit • assisted with delivering the Christmas programme, including • developed and tested high-end water sports equipment workshops Online Editor, Bonnier Corporation, WATERSKI Magazine, Languages Intern, The Alliance Cultural Foundation (NGO), Taiwan United States Languages Mandarin, English • assisted with a photography exhibition • Created original content including articles, photo galleries and English, German • edited the website in English videos for website and e-newsletter Education • worked with the organisation’s database • developed and implemented strategies for audience growth Education Bachelor of Arts (Geography and reader engagement Bachelors of Arts and and Applied Chinese Talent Manager, AIESEC Taiwan National University Local • Conducted interviews with experts Science (Critical Media and Language and Literature), Committee, Taipei, Taiwan • planned and assisted the event coordinator with WATERSKI Cultural Studies with minor National Taiwan Normal • organised youth development training programme and awards banquet in Communications), Rollins University, Taiwan conferences College, United States Master of Arts (Transcultural • represented Taiwan at the AIESEC Leadership Development Sport Achievements European Outdoor Studies) seminar for Western Europe and North America • world Water Ski Championships, Slalom, 3rd place Erasmus Mundus Joint • organised the Innovative Lab workshop and was responsible • 2015 European WaterSki Championships, Slalom, 2nd place Master Program, University for international delegates at the 2013 AIESEC Taiwan • 2015 Hold German National WaterSki Record, Slalom of Cumbria, UK, Norwegian summer National Conference 2012-present School of Sport Sciences, • german Athlete of the year , University of Sports • led Division I waterski team as captain to three Nationals Marburg, Germany Swimming, Basketball, Badminton, Cross-Country Skiing Sports Water Skiing, , Tennis, Football, Alpine Skiing

32 33 2 years of organising committee experience as both a volunteer ½ year as Marketing Manager at an International Sports Federation and employee in diverse functional areas 6 years as an Elite Athlete 1 ½ years of financial experience in Canada

Work Experience Marketing Manager, International Federation, Work Experience Norway Associate, Revenue and Planning Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan • Created and executed strategic development plan for a sport American Games Organising Committee, Canada discipline Hans Jørgen Kvåle • assisted with the budgeting, forecasting, analysis and • developed and led the federation’s Web Channel: web page Norwegian Stefanie Krysiak collection of sponsorship, ticketing, catering and licensing and app with interactive live broadcasts, news and statistics Canadian revenue streams • devised and implemented marketing and sponsorship sales • supported the monthly financial statement close strategy • Collaborated with internal functional areas and external clients • Coordinated the television production of World Cup events Languages to resolve financial challenges and issues • organised development clinics for groups of up to 120 Norwegian, English, Languages participants from 15 countries Swedish English Intern, Venue Management and Event Services Toronto 2015 • presented bids for inclusion of the sport to the Olympic and Pan/Parapan American Games Organising Committee, Canada fisu Universiad programmes Education Education • assisted with the daily administration and development of Master of Science (Sports Bachelor of Commerce venue operational planning processes such as daily run sheets, Project leader community health and activity project - Science), GIH Stockholm, Honours Program issue trackers, venue fact sheets, homepages and binders “Stolpejakten”, Norway (Management Economics in • produced a report to improve the experience of athletes’ • Created and executed project plan Bachelor of Science Industry and Finance families and friends during an international multi-sport Games • developed relationships and applied for support from (Medical Science), Dalarna Co-op), University of authorities and partners University, Sweden Guelph, Canada Volunteer Program Ambassador, Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan • responsible for promotion and sales of sponsorships Bachelor of Science American Games Organising Committee, Canada • achieved 10% increase in the inhabitants’ participation (Education), Dalarna • assisted with the recruitment of general and specialised University, Sweden games-time volunteers by identifying and developing Founder, BenhamKvåle Sport, Norway/Sweden Bachelor of Science (Sports relationships with organisations • provided consulting to event organisers to prepare and run Science), Dalarna University, • increased awareness and engagement in the TO2015 Games- high level orienteering events Sweden time volunteer programme through presentations, volunteer • executed large mapping projects to be used for major events job fairs and external community events • Coached individuals, groups, clubs and national teams at • encouraged communities to become involved during the various sports and levels games by acting as an ambassador Sport Achievements Sport Achievements • 1x World Champion Mountainbike Orienteering (2014) • received Dressage Niagara’s Award for Excellence based on • 4x European Champion Ski Orienteering (2013-2015) national and international dressage competition results at the • Coached an athlete to 2 World Cup overall victories and 8 fei Junior level (2009) individual World and medals

Sports Sports Equestrian Sports (with a focus on dressage) Orienteering, Cross-Country Skiing, Cycling, Multisport, Running 34 35 1 year in Sports Evaluation Research & Youth Development in the United States 5 years as a Sports Commentator 9 months in Marketing, Sporting Events and Brand Management 2 years as a Sports Event Manager 5 months with a Federation in Korea 2 years as a MC/Host in major sports events

Work Experience Coordinator/Researcher, United States Tennis Association Work Experience (USTA), New York, USA Commentator, Super Events, Beijing, China • assisted in implementation of special projects, as well as pre/ • provided commentary for major triathlon and cycling events Jung Yeun Lee post semi-annual meeting reports in China, including 2014 Nanjing Summer Youth Olympics, ITU South Korean • provided database reports and executive summaries world Championships, ITU World Cup, ITU Premium Asian Cup Junjie LI • worked with on-site tournament administration and planned and UCI WorldTour, UCI 2.HC, UCI 2.1 Chinese day-to-day logistics for the 2014 US Open • edited newsfeed for major sports media, including China Central Television Channel 5, China Sports Daily Languages Marketing and Event Production Intern, BMF Media, New York, • lectured in the Announcing and Commentating Training English, Korean USA Course for announcers and volunteers of 2014 Nanjing Languages • assisted with event planning procedures: securing venues, summer Youth Olympics English, Mandarin, Education sourcing decor, and market research Cantonese Bachelor of Science (Sports • Contributed to innovative idea presentations and Event Manager, Kabrathon International Sports, Beijing, China Management), New York development of brand marketing • organised and managed Kabrathon’s outdoor events Education University, New York, USA • oversaw promotions, advertising design and placement, VIP • implemented PR campaign for Kabrathon’s ecological sports Bachelor of Arts in needs and on-site management project which aims at combining outdoor sports and tourism Broadcast Journalism • assisted different clients’ brand management needs across all • Collaborated with national scenic parks to develop the (Announcing and categories, including sports, food and beverage, and ecological sports project Anchoring), Communication celebrities • liaised with sports media University of China, Beijing, China International Relations Intern, Korean Tennis Association, MC/ Host, Utop Sports, Beijing, China Seoul, Korea • hosted the kick-off ceremonies and victory ceremonies of • organised the 2011 Men’s Davis Cup between Pakistan and major sports events, including SportAccord World Mind Korea games, The North Face 100 Ultra Trail, Color Run Beijing • managed international transfer of players and player’s schedules Sports • assisted in facilitating and coordinating communications Cycling, Table Tennis, , Swimming, Running between athletes, referees and tournament officials • Coordinated KTA Youth Camp

Sports Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, Running, Swimming, Snowboarding 36 37 5 years in the Legal field, primarily Business Law 4 years’ experience as a Corporate Lawyer in the Banking and Finance sector and Alternative Dispute Resolution in the United States in India, specialising in Debt Restructuring, Securitisation, Corporate Insolvency, 1 year in Retail Finance Debt Recovery Litigation, Stressed Lending and Legal Research

Work Experience Work Experience Case Administrator, Judicate West, USA Associate Vice President - Legal & Compliance Group, IDFC • implemented training strategy for new hires and existing Limited, Mumbai, India employees to move up in the company • drafted legal documents pertaining to debt restructuring of Alexis Lupton • monitored progress and development of new hires and corporations operating in the infrastructure sector, including Vibhu Malaviya American provided recommendations for current and future lending and security documents and subsequent monitoring Indian performance progress and improvement of plan implementation and interfacing with other lenders • distributed assignments based on skill set • developed and implemented legal strategies for debt recovery litigation, including drafting of plaints and briefing appearing Languages Cash Office Associate, Ross Dress for Less, USA counsel Languages English, Spanish • prepared cash/check deposit daily • drafted the retail recovery policy of IDFC Bank English, Hindi • monitored individual’s daily records for suspicious activity and Education ensured accuracy, and alerted store managers of any patterns Legal Manager - Corporate Legal Group, ICICI Bank Limited, Education Bachelor of Arts in suspicious behaviour Mumbai, India Bachelor of Law (Honors), (International Relations), • ordered cash direct from the bank • drafted and negotiated legal documents pertaining to debt West Bengal National Brigham Young University, restructuring, insolvency proceedings, securitisation and stress University of Juridical USA Legal Law Clerk, Prenovost, Normandin, Bergh & Dawe, USA lending, pertaining to companies operating in the pharma, Sciences, Kolkata, West • prepared trial documents hospitality, mining, media, aviation and infrastructure sectors Bengal, India • designed graphics for several projects • drafted research notes and papers on various legal issues • responsible for handling and coordinating corporate litigation Volunteer - Sports Information, World Special Olympic Games matters pertaining to the west zone corporate operations of Los Angeles 2015, USA iCICI Bank • responsible for communication with coaches regarding scheduling and results Sports • managed requests and inquiries from delegations, spectators, Football, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton, Field Hockey, Table coaches and athletes Tennis

Sports Water , Swimming, Volleyball, ,

38 39 4 years’ experience in International Sports Events Production 3 years working in Marketing Communications in the sports industry for a leading national TV station for brands such as Adidas, NBA, Nike, and WWE

Work Experience Sports Director, Havas Sports & Entertainment, Mexico City, Work Experience México International Sports Events production, TV Bandeirantes, Brazil • grew three positions in two years and increased an account • Coordinated the production deliverables and broadcasting by +500% in billing in one year Manuel Nevárez obligations along with FIFA Broadcasting Team for major • Created a business plan to build strategic relations among key Mexican Kyrian Mello football tournaments such as FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s stakeholders, brands, sporting leagues and fans Brazilian world Cup, and FIFA Confederations Cup • Coordinated the execution of the marketing communications • assisted the TV crews and commentators at the venues and at strategy for the NBA México in 2015 including the experiential the IBC on the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 marketing and brand activations Languages • organised the accreditation process for international football • produced and coordinated the first localised content for the Spanish, English Languages tournaments and events nBA in México which reached over 10 million people Portuguese, English, • participated in the onsite production of several IndyCar races • managed the budget of different accounts such as NBA, Nike, Education Spanish broadcast in the USA and Brazil lala, NFL and more with an average profitability of 19% Social Media, Public • developed production and broadcasting guides for the Relations & Crisis Education department Account Manager, Havas Sports & Entertainment, México City, Management Certificate, Bachelor in Social • assisted UEFA Champions League broadcast production México ITESM, Mexico Communication • translated and adapted UEFA Champions League Magazine • Coordinated and ensured the proper execution of day-to-day Bachelor of Arts (Marketing (Journalism), Anhembi script to Portuguese operations for various sport accounts, including the NBA, and Communications), Morumbi University, lala, Bonafont, NFL, Caja Popular Mexicana, Nike ITESM, Mexico São Paulo, Brazil Sports Intern, TV Bandeirantes, Brazil • prepared informative and statistical guides from local and Account Executive, Edelman, México City, México international Football tournaments and Indycar Races for the • undertook crisis management for NBA Global Games – Mexico broadcasting team City 2013, including media relations, content development, • assisted the commentators on live broadcasts reports, event planning, and social media • worked with accounts such as adidas, NBA, WWE and Sports Pringles Football, , Running, Athletics, Sport Achievements • national Basketball Champion in 2001 • national Handball Champion in 2003

Sports Basketball, Football, Handball 40 41 3 years Financial Planning & Analysis in the IT industry in Mexico & Latin America 4 ½ years in Guest Relations for Global Congresses 2 years in Entrepreneurship as Business Consultant and University Professor 1 ½ years Assisting Individuals with Intellectual Disability 12 years as Swimming and Hatha Yoga Teacher 6 months’ experience in Managing Corporate Meetings and Travel for a Sport Organisation

Work Experience TS Latam Finance Analyst, Cisco, Mexico • prepared finance reports and analysis to support regional Work Experience director on business decisions and define initiative strategies Project Assistant, MCI Group SA, Switzerland Oscar Olvera • managed expenses and budgeting • Coordinated onsite logistical support for various conferences Mexican • kept track of Sales Pipeline to define actions that delivery and congresses managers could use to support closing a sale • managed onsite team and followed in-house staff training Alexandre Pernet • advised on cost projection, actual cost tracking, headcount, • processed registrations and hotel reservations Swiss, Irish and reporting to the Rio Olympic Organising Committee as • addressed needs of and provided solutions to conference Languages part of Cisco’s Rio 2016 Official Sponsorship Team organiser as well as conference attendees Spanish, English • maintained relationships with hotels, including visits, feedback TS Mexico Finance Analyst, Hewlett-Packard, Mexico and negotiation of packages Languages Education • prepared forecast, budget and finance compliance reports • managed payments and post events’ account receivables French, English, German Bachelor of Business • monitored progress of projects with particular focus on Management (Finance), revenue, costs impact and P&L Workshop assistant monitor for residents with intellectual Education Universidad del Valle de • tracked weekly, monthly and quarterly KPIs disability, Association La Branche, Switzerland Bachelor in Business and México, México • approved region-wide deals based on financial projection • prepared daily activities for residents, including accompanying Administration (Project residents on excursions and trips Management), Hogeschool Entrepreneurship Consultant and University Professor, • supported residents during daily tasks Zeeland, Universidad del Valle de Mexico, Mexico • took part in evaluation meetings Diploma in Commercial • supported entrepreneurs with their business plans, helping to Studies, Swiss Tourism define marketing, HR, finance and organisational strategies Travel & Conference specialist, UEFA, Switzerland School, Switzerland • assisted entrepreneurs to obtain a total of 500,000USD in • Coordinated hotel reservations, meeting facilities, catering and government funding transportation • lectured in Entrepreneurship and Administrative Auditing • ensured coordination and effective communication between uefa departments, external partners and suppliers Sport Achievements • ensured high quality service to meet UEFA standards and • Current national and Central American age groups record clients’ expectations holder • Controlled event costs • 8x National Swimming Age Group Champion • 4x Marathon Finisher Sports Triathlon (Ironman), Football, , Tennis, Snowboarding Sports Swimming, Yoga, Marathon, Golf, Tennis 42 43 9 years’ experience in Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine 3 years in the European Asset Management sector Management in Europe 2 years in Sport Event Operations 1 year in Sport Media

Work Experience Board Member, Physiotherapist, Sports Masseur, Fysiopark Ltd. Work Experience • pursued and developed cooperation partnerships with Accountant & Financial Assistant, Primonial Holding, Paris, several sports associations, clubs and schools in Europe, France Taavi Põder including the Estonian Football, Basketball, Volleyball • audited and renewed financial direction’s processes portfolio, Estonian associations, Estonian and Swimming Federations working with internal control Bérénice Rallier and the Polish Ski Federation • improved overall process efficiency and new process French • Coordinated professional development courses implementation • practiced as a physiotherapist, with professional athletes as • Conducted current and new staff training Languages main clients • proposed operational risk identification, analysis and Estonian, English, Finnish, evaluation, resulting in the implementation of risk Languages Russian Physiotherapist, Sports Masseur, Estonian Biathlon Federation management tools and processes French, English, Spanish • provided physiotherapy and massage service to the athletes • produced quarterly closing financial reporting of several Group Education • led the athletes’ fitness workout and nutrition programme entities Education Bachelor of Physiotherapy, during the season • managed collective investment funds invoicing (underwriting, Postgraduate Diploma in Tartu School of Health Care, exposure, arbitrage fees) International Corporate Physiotherapist, Sports Masseur, Estonian Football Association • handled monthly over-10 million Euro cash-flow between Finance, Ecole Supérieure • provided physiotherapy and massage service to players group’s entities de Gestion et Finance, • worked closely with commercial services to negotiate Paris, France Freelancer, Athlete Teams Creator, Estonia settlement dates Bachelor of Science in • Brought together specialists and found sponsors to create a Finance (Stock market), positive and supportive team for athletes Team Manager, LPEM, Paris, France Ecole Supérieure de Gestion • managed operational teams between 10 to 20 people on Le et Finance, Paris, France Sport Achievements tour De France Paris final stage, Open EDF de natation, • Competed at National Championships in different disciplines rolland Garros, IRB 6 nations, and government cultural events in Cycling (1996-2000) • planned operational schedules with senior managers and coordinated operations with clients and suppliers Outstanding Achievements • assisted seasonal staff hiring and trials, led new staff trainings • member of Estonian Olympic Team as a physiotherapist in • provided support at daily on site client meetings sochi Olympics in 2014 Sports Sports Football, Fitness, Rugby, Obstacle Race, Tennis, Basketball Cycling, Running, Cross-country skiing, Tennis, Golf 44 45 6 years of experience in Cross Sectorial, Domestic and 3 months in Marketing and Communications with a sustainable development NGO International Tax Advisory, and Compliance 1 year as Manager of a tourism company in the USA 3 years as Tour Leader for international tourism company

Work Experience Work Experience Senior Analyst, PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited, India Marketing and Communications Intern / Ambassador, • provided domestic and international tax advisory services Foundation for Sustainable Development, San Francisco, USA for various clients including corporate restructuring • wrote and edited newsletters, email campaigns, and social Manas Rastogi assignments, opinions on various income tax matters, etc. media outreach Mia Salvemini Indian • represented domestic and foreign companies before • developed marketing approaches and strategies to establish American, Italian the Indian income tax authorities new university partnerships • Conducted tax due diligence assignments including analysis • participated in inbound marketing and grant writing/ of past assessment orders, tax audit reports and financials evaluation workshops Languages • managed, mentored and led a team of analysts • organised events for FSD’s annual summit, including Languages English, Hindi preparing a social media presentation for the visiting English, Italian Analyst/Graduate Trainee, PricewaterhouseCoopers Private international program directors Education Limited, India • Collaborated with sponsors and guests for annual fundraising Education Bachelor of Arts, History Bachelor of Commerce • prepared corporate tax returns for multinational companies event to reach a specific financial goal Major, Italian Studies (Honours), Shri Ram College • undertook diverse compliances as mandated in accordance Minor Gonzaga University, of Commerce, University of with Indian corporate tax laws Co-Founder / Manager / Tour Developer / Tour Guide, Free Spokane, Washington USA Delhi, India Tours by Foot, San Francisco, USA Volunteer – Manager, PwC Football Team, India • spearheaded and launched the San Francisco expansion of • Conceptualised, formed and led the PwC Football team to free Tours by Foot several corporate tournament victories over three seasons • researched, created, scheduled, and led a variety of tours • organised a Corporate Football Tournament, which attracted • liaised with local businesses and tourism groups, managed participation from 15 companies social media accounts and administration, and responded to all communications Sports Achievements • member of the U19 Men’s Hockey National Team Volunteer, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, USA • assisted museum visitors including giving up-to-date Sports information on new exhibitions and sharing facts about Hockey, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis permanent works

Sports Soccer, Yoga, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball

46 47 3 years’ experience as an Key Account Manager 6 years in Communication covering topics such as Sports Administration, in the IT industry in Belgium & Luxemburg Sport Events, Tourism and Cultural projects 2 ½ years working as a Business Developer in the IT industry 7 years as a Sports News Editor specialising in Rowing, Tennis and the Swiss national sport, Schwingen

Work Experience Key Account Manager, Systemat SA, Belgium & Luxemburg • developed and managed a portfolio of 50 major clients with 100+ employees and over three million Euro annual turnover Juan Schmitz • exceeded yearly targets by 15% Belgian • Coordinated large scale projects in collaboration with executive team to meet targets and KPI’s Work Experience Public Relations Specialist, City of Zurich, Sports Department, Corporate Account Manager, Systemat SA, Belgium & Switzerland Languages Luxemburg • responsible for media relations and marketing including French, English, Dutch, • positioned the company’s bundled offers and general services events, online and social media Regula Schweizer Spanish at a strategic level • developed and launched intranet solution for the department Swiss • established plans and strategic direction of accounts • developed and introduced a trainee programme for young Education • Built relationships and negotiated strategy pricing with major sport professionals Master in International manufacturers Management, ICHEC Communications Manager, Andermatt Swiss Alps, Switzerland Languages Brussels School of International Business Developer, Odoo, Europe • in charge of national and international media relations German, English, French, Management • acquired more than 250 international clients • organised international press trips, media conferences with up Spanish Postgraduate Certificate • developed and executed commercial strategy to 70 participants and events for the local community with up of Accounting Control, • launched marketing campaign of new IT solutions to 300 guests Education ICHEC Brussels School of • led and implemented IT international projects, coordinating Bachelor of Arts ZFH in Management several consultants Sports Editor and Journalist, Neue Luzerner Zeitung, Communication Studies Brussels, Belgium Switzerland (Journalism / Organisational Bachelor in International Volunteer Logistic Assistant, Davis Cup Final 2015 • responsible for producing content for the sports pages Communication), Zurich Trade, EPHEC, Brussels, • in charge of transportation and provided materials to ITF of the daily newspaper University of Applied Belgium members, staff and national players • responsible for the editorial coverage of several sports Sciences, Switzerland • organised and conducted interviews with athletes, players, VIP Hospitality Manager, Hockey World League, 2015 coaches, physiologists and nutritionists • worked at VIP booth, and hosted and welcomed more than 150 VIP guests Sport Achievements • in charge of commercial development for French speaking • 10 years competitive rowing, winning several national medals sponsors at junior level • swiss Champion in the women’s eight, 2005 Sport Achievements • 15 years of competitive Football and two years as a linesman Sports Rowing, Ski Alpine, Swimming Sports Football, Futsal, Tennis, Running, Skiing 48 49 1 month intern in S.L.Benfica 3 years’ as Operations Manager in Basketball at Central Asian and European federations 2 years as Director of a University Student Association 5 years as U-16 and U-18 National Team Basketball Coach 1 year as Project Manager of a Youth Summit 7 years as an Elite Athlete

Work Experience Work Experience Intern (Marketing and Youth Football Department), S.L. Youth Basketball Operations Manager, U-16 Head Coach, U-18 Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal Assistant Coach, Azerbaijani Basketball Federation, Azerbaijan • developed the club’s hospitality strategy • Created a nation-wide selection process for the youth teams José Soares • supported the club’s TV channel and the opening of the • designed and partially implemented a young player Sinan Taze Portuguese Benfica Museum development programme British, Turkish • responsible for registrations to the S.L.Benfica youth football • assistant coached the U-18 team to a silver medal in the tournaments 2015 FIBA Division C European Championship • worked on the Benfica Youth Cup, the most important youth • Created a U-16 team and secured their entries to the Languages football tournament in Portugal. This included responsibility upcoming international tournaments in 2016 and 2017 Languages Portuguese, English, French, for the Under 15 team of Club Atlético de Madrid and the • secured clothing and travel sponsors for all youth teams English, Turkish, Azerbaijani Italian, Spanish under 16 team of F.C. Social Media Marketing Coordinator for Sports, ReputeUs, Education Bachelor of Commerce Education Director, The Law Students Association, The Catholic University Turkey (International Business), Bachelor of Law, Catholic of Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal • assisted the relocation of a basketball team and worked as University of Portugal, • founded The Law Students Union and launched the Student their social media marketing manager Grenoble Ecole de Portugal membership Card, providing discounts and offers from • Created focus groups for existing and potential customers Management, Grenoble, partnering companies • established contact with potential customers and developed France an effective communication schedule between the company Volunteer - Project Manager, The Luso-Chinese Youth Summit, and clients Portugal • designed and created advertising content for customers in • Coordinated the largest event ever organised between addition to other marketing initiatives portuguese and Chinese students Sport Achievements Sports • 3x Basketball National Championship winner in Azerbaijan Football, Futsal, , Rugby, Tennis, Badminton • 2 x Basketball National Cup winner in Azerbaijan (2012-2015)

Sports Basketball, Alpine Skiing, Volleyball, Billiards

50 51 7 years’ experience as Federation International Referee, including 4 years in Event Management for the World and Asian Championships, World Cup, Asian Games and Grand Prix Series 3 years as a Marketing Manager in Product Management as well as International Instructor in Black Belt 5th Dan 3 years in Graphic and Web Design

Work Experience Secretary General and Chief of National Team of Kazakhstan Taekwondo (WTF) Federation, Republic of Kazakhstan Work Experience • represented the National Federation at the World Taekwondo Managing Partner, Dream Fielders LLP, India Murat Temiraliyev federation’s and Asian Taekwondo Union’s General Assemblies • managed the development, production and delivery of Kazakhstan and all official sanctioned events multifaceted events from proposal, operations to execution Shankarendhra • supported Kazakhstan in winning bronze at the Beijing • Created event timelines to keep operations on target within Gurunath olympic Games budget parameters Vaithianathan • developed strategies to enhance stakeholder management Rajamoney Languages President of City Taekwondo (WTF) Federation, • negotiated and contracted vendor supplies Indian Kazakh, Russian, English, Republic of Kazakhstan • proposed stall concepts for corporate Turkish • stepped in as Acting President, responsible for all activities participation related to sport events at national and international level and • Conceptualised and managed a ‘Special Children Run’ to raise Education worked with local and national government sport awareness on the significance of physical activity for special Languages Bachelor of Education organisations children English, Tamil (Physical Culture and Sport), Kazakh Academy of Sports Head Coach of Olympic Preparation Centre for Summer Sports, Marketing Manager, Inspire Co., India Education and Tourism, Republic of Republic of Kazakhstan • managed a range of customised home decor products as Diploma in Fashion Kazakhstan • Coached young athletes in preparation for sanctioned local gifting solutions for sports, corporate, retail and rotary events Design and Information Bachelor of Education, and international events • analysed market trends and developed new marketing and Technology, National Almaty Technological business development strategies Institute of Fashion University, Republic of International Referee of the World Taekwondo Federation, • Collaborated with sales and sourcing teams to develop Technology, Chennai, India Kazakhstan Republic of Korea strategic partnership activities Diploma in Physical Culture • officiated as an International Referee at all major WTF and Sport, Kazakh College Championships, World Cups, Qualification Tournaments Graphic & Web Designer, The New Indian Express and of Olympic Preparation, Freelance, India Republic of Kazakhstan Sport Achievements • Created storytelling presentations and communication design Certification of Qualification • award Recipient: Best Referee in the World Para-Taekwondo • developed branding campaigns for print and social media Improvement, Kyung Hee Championships University, Republic of • Coached National Taekwondo Team to bronze medal in the Sports Korea 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Running, Tennis, Triathlon, Cricket, Football, Athletics

Sports Taekwondo, Wrestling, Football 52 53 Over 1 year’s experience in press relations, social media, event coordination and administration, working in sport, international diplomacy and for government authorities

Work Experience Information Officer, Swedish Football Association, Sweden • assisted foreign journalists in the media center during World Cup Qualifying Matches providing accreditations and Siri Wallenius informing them on practical matters Swedish • administered post match press conferences and provided translations to journalists

Intern, Swedish Embassy, Lisbon, Portugal Languages • produced writing reports, minutes and factual Swedish, English, information in Swedish, English and Portuguese Portuguese, French, • assisted in a wide range of the routine Embassy work such as Spanish administration event coordination, web content and developing a social media strategy Education Bachelor of Science Administrator at CSN; the Swedish Government authority in (Political Science), charge of financial aid for studies, Sweden Stockholm University, • handled educational financial aid such as various grants and Sweden allowances Degree of Bachelor of Arts • Coordinated with clients, school personnel and other (Sport Sciences), Malmö government authorities University, Sweden Volunteer - Media Assistant, UEFA Women’s EURO, Sweden • supported journalists, provided translations and assisted at press conferences

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