KEVIN PRAGADOS
Sports Events Coordinator / Manager
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Diligent Basketball Coach with 10 years of experience elevating players' basketball skills, personal strength, and agility on the court. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of all game and conference rules. Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Expertise in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Fiba 3X3 Certified Official
Work History
Basketball Coach/Partime
AL REEM RHINO'S BASKETBALL ACADEMY
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
SPORTS EVENT COORDINATOR
RCS SPORTS AND EVENTS DMCC
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Sports Event Organizer
316 SPORTS SERVICES
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Recruitment Coordinator/ Procurement In-Charge
Explorer for Employment Services LLC
12.2020 - 03.2023
- In Charge of Processing Employment Visa for Workers in-side and out-side the country
- Handling the Medical Insurance application & inquires for all departments
- Document controller
Finance Operation Analyst, AP, Project Base
SOUQ.com Amazon Company
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Vendor Account Reconciliation SOUQ to Amazon Migration for U.A.E
- & K.S.A
- Investigate and find solution for Dispute claims from the Retail Vendors
- Maintain a Reconciliation Tracker for 600+ Retail vendors and Report Weekly progress
- Payment processing thru SAP 740
- Managing small team Analyst
- Extracting important details sorting out Vendor Information’s
- Highlight different Product Agreement
- Document Controller
Purchase Officer/ Customer Service Officer
Cryogenic General Trading U.A.E.
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Handles the preparation for all Invoice & Purchase Order Request
- In-Charge of Stocks Receiving & Inventory
- Document Controller
- Coordinating with the Sales team by managing schedules for Demo & Client Visit, filing important documents and communicating relevant information
- Prepare Price Quotation for Clients Product request
- Handling the company’s Logistics & procurement with International Supplier (Beyond Intl
- USA., Worthington Intl
- USA, Medi-Plinth U.K., Cryolor France, I-Stem Korea)
- Respond to complaints from customers and give after-sales support when requested
- Store and sort financial and non-financial data in electronic form and present reports
- Handle the processing of all orders with accuracy and timeliness
- Inform clients of unforeseen delays or problems
- Ensure adherence to laws and policies of the company and securing important documents
Office Administrator/Executive Secretary
Al-Watania Poultry
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: (Electricity & Water System Dept.)
- Provided Administrative Support (Proper Filing and Documentation of Employee and Company Transactions)
- Responsible in preparing employee leave plan
- Document Controller
- Prepared the appropriate item order for the respective supplier
- Responsible in receiving item stock and system inventory
- Storekeeping
- Product Delivery Distribution and Schedule
- (Electricity & Water System Dept.)
ADMINISTRATIVE AID 1/ (PCL SECRETARY)
SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNGSOD
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Local Legislative Unit
- Errands - Document Controller
- Arrange Meetings for PCL
- Prepare Travel Documents of 14 City Councilors
- Organize PCL Activities
- Local Legislative Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PHILLIPINES03-2013
Skills
- Sports Events logistics management
- International sports events planning
- Project management
- Character building
- Problem-solving
- Performance improvements
- Venue selection
- Crisis management
- Talent scouting
- Injury prevention
- Verbal and written communication
- Facility maintenance
- Player evaluations
Certification
JR. NBA BASKETBALL COACHING CLINIC
Timeline
SPORTS EVENT COORDINATOR
RCS SPORTS AND EVENTS DMCC
07.2024 - 02.2025
Sports Event Organizer
316 SPORTS SERVICES
04.2023 - 02.2024
Basketball Coach/Partime
AL REEM RHINO'S BASKETBALL ACADEMY
10.2022 - Current
Recruitment Coordinator/ Procurement In-Charge
Explorer for Employment Services LLC
12.2020 - 03.2023
Finance Operation Analyst, AP, Project Base
SOUQ.com Amazon Company
12.2018 - 01.2020
Purchase Officer/ Customer Service Officer
Cryogenic General Trading U.A.E.
05.2018 - 11.2018
Office Administrator/Executive Secretary
Al-Watania Poultry
01.2015 - 01.2017
ADMINISTRATIVE AID 1/ (PCL SECRETARY)
SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNGSOD
01.2011 - 01.2014
JR. NBA BASKETBALL COACHING CLINIC
Bachelor of Science - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE
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