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Lyel Fernandes

Lyel Fernandes

Lincoln,New Zealand

Summary

A Team player looking to work coordinate, and lead with good communication and organizational skills, I have been working in various sporting events and seeking to keep expanding the sports events field with other growing sports. I've had the opportunity to work alongside very experienced mentors in the field who keep pushing my passion toward sport and leisure, The aim is to grow in the industry and achieve a successful career in the world of sports.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Venue Operations Manager

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Handling of Interns
  • Reported and carried out instructions from host organizers
  • Part of the budgeting team of the venue for all the tournaments mentioned below
  • Worked and tracked with Area Manager of all project issues and action points communicated to the stadiums with respect to Broadcasting, InStadia Branding & LED Perimeter boards & pitch mat arrangements
  • Worked closely with my stadium media team for all promotional campaigns and catered to the Press Conference requirements during the event
  • Assisted with Team requirements during ODI series
  • Carry out and document all procurement, inventory and maintenance of all facilities
  • Ensured that the stadium checklists are constantly updated as they are the primary source of overlay

International League T20 - (Jan 2025 - Feb 2025)

3 Series ODI Afghanistan VS Bangladesh (Nov 2024)

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 (Oct 2024)

3 Series ODI Afghanistan VS South Africa (Sept 2024)

Operations Assistant

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Reported to the Venue Manager and managed the flow of information between the Venue Management Unit and the venue-related projects in accordance to the specific needs of each tournament
  • Inspected and supervised all maintenance works of the stadium facilities
  • Worked closely with my stadium media team for all promotional campaigns and catered to the Press Conference requirements during the event
  • Inventory and pouring coordination

3 Series ODI Afghanistan VS Pakistan (Mar 2023)

International League T20 - (Jan 2023 - Feb 2023)

Operations Intern

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Reported to the Venue Manager and managed the flow of information between the Venue Management Unit and the venue-related projects in accordance to the specific needs of each tournament
  • Constant follow-up with all the vendors like security, housekeeping, generators, Floodlights operators, F&B, etc from procuring the best quotations with quality service until the smooth delivery of the event finale

Asia Cup 2022 (Aug 2022 - Sept 2022)

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 (Aug 2021 - Nov 2021)

Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL) (Aug 2021 - Nov 2021)

Anti-Ambush Marketing

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Anti-Ambush Marketing and Crowd management
  • Working with BCCI Marketing team and security for ambush Marketing onsite the stadium on match days only

Indian Premier League (Aug 2021 - Nov 2021)

Admin Intern

Juventus Football Academy Dubai (FFG Sports Management)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Handling of administrative tasks
  • Speaking with parents and ensuring a good deal for the academy
  • Solving questions and issues addressed by the parents
  • Ground management of the academy during training days
  • Handling payments and invoices

Operations Intern

Nasr Esports
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Handling monthly social media reports for sponsors
  • Handling logistics for content creators during event week
  • Booth set up and promotion during event

BLAST PREMIER WORLD FINAL 2022

Comic Con ADNEC 2023

Wings for Life World Run by Redbull 2023

Entertainment Stage Manager

Stories By Zinaida
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Keeping up to a schedule for entertainment performers and artists

Yas Marina Circuit Formula 1 Grand Prix 2021

Education

MBA - Sport Recreation And Management

Lincoln University
Lincoln, New Zealand
02-2026

BBA - SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Westford University College
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
04-2024

Skills

  • Management Skills
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving

Volunteer Experience

  • Operations Assistant, Orbit Events and Promotions, Kandura Rally 2022
  • Team Building, Sky High Events, Deloitte FY23 Enterprise Kick-off
  • Sales Representative, Westford University College, GETEX Educational Fair
  • Choreography and Green Room Management, India Kids Fashion Week, 06/01/22 - 06/30/22
  • Bloomberg Square Mile Relay 2022, 01/01/22 - 01/31/22

Personal Information

Driving License: Available

Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyel-jerome-b22916211/

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Venue Operations Manager

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
09.2024 - 02.2025

Admin Intern

Juventus Football Academy Dubai (FFG Sports Management)
08.2023 - 10.2023

Operations Assistant

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
01.2023 - 03.2023

Operations Intern

Nasr Esports
12.2022 - 05.2023

Entertainment Stage Manager

Stories By Zinaida
12.2021 - 12.2021

Operations Intern

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
08.2021 - 09.2022

Anti-Ambush Marketing

Sharjah Cricket Stadium
08.2021 - 11.2021

MBA - Sport Recreation And Management

Lincoln University

BBA - SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Westford University College
Lyel Fernandes