Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Results-driven professional with 15+ years in sports data management, project leadership, and strategic business development. I excel at optimizing complex operations, ensuring data integrity, and leading high-performing teams to achieve ambitious objectives. As a Senior Production Analyst and Project Coordinator at Sportradar, I lead live and esports data operations, ensuring real-time accuracy and ISO compliance. I leverage advanced analytics (Excel, Confluence) for high-volume data processing, enhancing efficiency and precision. My role also involves critical project coordination and talent management. My recent MBA with a Master in Big Data and Business Intelligence (expected June 2025) provides cutting-edge analytical skills in data analysis, business intelligence, and digital transformation (Python, Power BI, Google Data Studio). This complements my practical experience in translating data into actionable insights. With a background as President of SPORT TALENT Bitola, I bring entrepreneurial acumen, full project lifecycle management, and international partnership development. I thrive in dynamic, remote, and collaborative environments, committed to driving efficiency and innovation in the sports and information communication sectors.
IT Service & Incident Management (ITSM): Manage end-to-end ticket lifecycles using JIRA and FreshDesk, performing root cause analysis and ensuring strict adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for global clients. Workforce Optimisation (WFM): Leverage the TimeSystem platform for strategic capacity planning, shift optimisation, and resource allocation to ensure 24/7 operational continuity. Data Integrity & QA (ISO Standards): Execute rigorous Data Validation using mapping tools and SQL-based logic to verify live sports data accuracy (99.9%), ensuring alignment with ISO quality standards. Knowledge Management: Administer the department’s Confluence Knowledge Base; authoring Technical SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and training materials for the operations team. System Configuration & Interoperability: Manage the technical setup of event lifecycles (Pre-match to Settlement) and perform complex Data Mapping to ensure synchronisation between internal databases and client API feeds. Operational Leadership: Coordinate cross-functional teams and external freelancers, overseeing onboarding processes and performance monitoring to meet high-volume production targets. Advanced Reporting: Utilise Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP) to visualise operational KPIs, tracking productivity and error rates for management reporting.
- Plan, realize, and manage a multitude of sports projects from inception, including scouting and overseeing the final realization of selected players to professional clubs. - Manage the careers of professional athletes, covering negotiations, contract signings, and post-career management. - Spearhead social marketing strategies with result-oriented targets, emphasizing the creation of international collaborations. - Lead international projects under Erasmus Plus and similar organizations, fostering global partnerships. - Serve as a team leader and creator of long-term partnerships for various sports initiatives. - Oversee the management of professional players throughout their dual career and post-career phases. - Develop and sign numerous tutorials and training materials for coaches and players, ensuring comprehensive skill development. - Manage all necessary documents for clubs, players, and collaborative ventures, from presentation to negotiation. - Contribute to mental and physical training preparation for future professional athletes. - Provide participants and players with detailed explanations of exercise modifications and contraindicated movements.
- Evaluate, assess, and valorize applications, ensuring alignment with agency goals in sports, education, and culture. - Contribute insights to decision-making processes, emphasizing strategic alignment and potential impact. - Scrutinize budgets, project plans, and feasibility, applying meticulous attention to detail in the evaluation process. - Actively engage in knowledge-sharing initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of evaluation methodologies. - Bring a dynamic blend of sports management expertise and strategic thinking to foster excellence within the agency. - Conduct forensic budget analysis and compliance checks for EU grant applications, verifying eligibility of costs and preventing financial irregularities.
- Identified and scouted top football talent across the Balkan region, facilitating their transition to the prestigious Chievo Verona International Academy in Italy. - Produced detailed reports, executed social media campaigns, and cultivated a network of new scouts to enhance player recruitment strategies. - Led and managed the international academy's comprehensive project, overseeing players' journey from school-level to professional football. - Collaborated with key stakeholders and utilized effective communication to ensure seamless operations and player development. - Played a pivotal role in preparing reports, creating engaging social media campaigns, and establishing a robust network of scouts to strengthen the talent pool. - Contributed to the strategic planning and execution of the international academy project, from initial scouting to players' professional football careers. - Successfully implemented innovative strategies to boost the academy's visibility and attract top-tier talent on a global scale.
-Orchestrated end-to-end talent acquisition processes, meticulously creating a pool of IT candidates and selecting top talents through rigorous interview processes and testing, utilizing advanced Applicant Tracking System (ATS) tools. -Formulated and executed targeted marketing strategies to reach new clients, enhancing the agency's market presence and fostering sustainable growth. -Demonstrated adeptness in processing salaries, conducting calculations for all employers, and maintaining basic accounting functions. -Navigated the intricacies of HR management, overseeing the creation of a talent pool, selecting the best candidates, and implementing marketing strategies for client acquisition. -Utilized a comprehensive set of skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Online Data Entry, Jira, Customer Service, Data Research, Problem Solving, Product Development, Confluence, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Email, Workday, eAcademy, Freshworks, Microsoft Teams, Intranet, and Time System. -Displayed a strong aptitude for learning, adapting swiftly to new technologies and methodologies in a dynamic work environment.