What can Burhan do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
Paid employment: Outside school care educator assistant for Penrith City Council at Braddock Public School.
Chef Manager, Rashays, Dec 2016 – Feb 2021 Responsibilities included:
Managed kitchen operations and supervised staff during shifts, ensuring efficient workflow, teamwork, and service delivery.
Oversaw inventory management including stock rotation and FIFO processes to minimise waste and control costs.
Placed and monitored stock orders, maintaining appropriate supply levels to meet operational demand.
Assisted with labour cost management, monitoring staff hours and supporting rostering decisions to maintain budget targets.
Internship: Completed at Hornsby Spiders doing operational and administrative tasks for the club. I secured Mitsubishi Motors as the top tier sponsors for the club
Volunteering: Hornsby Spiders Basketball Coach.
Quakers Hill Junior Soccer Club Committee Member
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
At the moment, just admin type of work since getting some experience from my internship. And also coaching development of players. And what I’ve learnt at Uni. But technical/specific skills are something I would love to gain learn more.
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Microsoft
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
HSC, Business Admin Cert III, Cert IV.
Bachelor of Business Majoring in Sports Management (completed), just waiting on graduation day later in the year.
MiniRoos Certificate.
I will support my team all the time no matter what, if I’m busy I’ll finish what I’m doing and help out whoever is in need. I won’t let anyone down!
What separates me from others is you won’t ever get someone as honest, reliable, and respectful. I work really hard, and once I learn what I need to do, I go above and beyond to get tasks done.
What steps has Burhan taken to break into the sport industry?
I’ve taken practical steps that were volunteering in sport
studying a Sports Management degree
and trying to network on LinkedIn.
But, I found the SportsGrad Method program and jumped into it straight away, which I’m excited to start soon.
Burhan’s interest in sport all started when seeing the opportunities it can create.
I want to work in sports because I have experienced firsthand the positive impact it can have on individuals and communities, and I want to contribute to creating those same opportunities for others.
My love for sport has developed through playing, coaching, volunteering, and being involved in community clubs such as Quakers Hill Junior Soccer Club and Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Basketball Association.
This passion has led me to complete a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) degree, undertake internships focused on sponsorship and operations, contribute to disability inclusion initiatives with Blacktown City Council, and gain hands-on event experience through projects such as the State of Origin Game 1 activation.
Where does Burhan want to go?
Next six-12 months | Next 5-10 years |
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The career goals I am working towards is finishing off my sports management degree which will be in early February. I am looking at Volunteering positions in sport to further improve my CV out there for potential employers. I am always in touch with sport as well so the love is never lost there. I joined SportsGrad method cohort #5 this year to have a big impact on my goals | My long term career goals are working in Sports that’s for certain, and not just a single sport, any sport out there. And I’m hoping to be in that same Company for a long time and get promoted with at the same time. That will increase me in terms of credibility. I would love to own a house one day with my wife, we are hoping in 2 years time if all goes well. So, that is why this is so incredibly important to me. |
What sporting problem keeps Burhan up at night, and how would they solve it?
I’d love to solve the problem in the future of football in Australia.
What is Burhan like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
I thrive in an environment which is strong on communication, positive energy, honesty and respect.
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
In my life, I’ve had to demonstrate resilience by not listening to the outside noise. I used to get told, Burhan you are going to never graduate from Uni, you are never going to find a full time job. I had a lot of close people of mine doubt me when I was at my lowest, so I used that as fuel and determination to get where I am at right now. I believe me showing that resilience got me to today in this moment in time.I don’t give up, whatever life throws at me I dust myself off and keep pushing and I don’t lose my spark at the same time.
What about Burhan’s interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
Playing indoor soccer
going for walks
watching sports on the TV or Live such as Footy, Rugby, and Soccer.
Going out with my wife and family to restaurants
coffee shops
Most importantly, love going on hikes, and love to swim!
What is your favourite sporting moment?
When the NSW Blues finally won the State of Origin after the QLD Maroons had won it 8 in a row!
What’s your ideal holiday?
Going on a cruise to my favourite countries.
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
I’d say my Brother in law, he is super smart, switched on and takes practical and logical steps forward and isn’t afraid to speak up!
What’s book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
I haven’t honestly ever thought of this idea before, I am open to it.
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Living in Sydney, I am open to work all parts of Sydney.
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
Good team environment
positive energy
professional development
salary
support
climbing the ladder.
What others say about Burhan
“Burhan is someone I can trust with my own house”
“I’ve never seen someone who takes that initiative and learns so quickly on the job”
“You are trustworthy, and know how to support staff when needed”
What questions does Burhan have for employers?
Will you hire me despite not having that much experience in sport and having a degree in sport?
How often do you hire?
How does getting promoted look like? Is it hybrid work, full time office or working from home?
What does the salary look like?
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