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What can Phillip do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
MSO and Receptionist at Richmond FC
VFL goal umpire
Sampling team leader
Sports Marketing Internship at Red Bull
Do you have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes or KPIs?
Red Bull didn’t have any KPI’s in particular but I was able to build and foster a relationship with EA FC influences increasing Red Bull brand visibility on twitch and instagram.
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
Knowledge of Australian sport systems and governance
facility and asset management
understanding of risk, programming, and performance management principles within sport operations.
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Microsoft 365
Archtics
Salesforce
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
Double diploma of sport development, leadership and management. Almost completed a Bachelor of Business with majors in marketing and sport management.
Because I’m always looking for the next best thing. Pushing myself and the boundaries of my work to explore opportunities for the organisation to grow and myself to develop.
What steps has Phillip taken to break into the sports industry?
I currently have a job in the industry and been working in it for the past 5 years. Also I apply for networking opportunities at my university to learn from those already established in the industry.
Phillip’s interest in sport all started from wanting to live the best sports experiences
And work in sport has allowed me to achieve that and something I’d love to continue.
Where does Phillip want to go?
Next Six-12 months | Next 5-10 years |
|---|---|
In the next 6-12 months see myself established in the sport industry in a role that allows me to be creative and provide value to the organisation with my knowledge and personality. | Leading the marketing department at a sporting organisation |
What sporting problem keeps Phillip up at night, and how would you solve it?
Regardless of whether you’re at home or at the game you always feel connected to the team and players.
What is Phillip like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
Competitive
Supportive
Flexible
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
Planning for sporting events at Red Bull (F1, WSL, Ballarat Marathon) requires resilience and there is always late minute changes, workload pressure, managing team morale and problem solving when things don’t go to plan.
What about Phillip’s interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
Sport
Reading
Family
Watches
What is your favourite sporting moment?
Italy winning the 2020 Euros
What’s your ideal holiday?
Manchester Derby (and united win ofc)
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
Sir Alex Ferguson. I want to know what is like to lead a group to success and then sustaining it for 20-30 years.
What’s book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
Legacy - James Kerr
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Living in Melbourne, preferably work in Melbourne
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
Full time work
Supportive environment
Opportunities to grow
What others say about Phillip
Authentic, someone that truely cares about their impact and reliable.
What questions does Phillip have for employers?
Why do you work for this organisation?
What strategic priorities are driving your growth in the next season or cycle?
Are there opportunities to get involved in cross-department projects — for example, marketing, events, and community engagement?
What values or behaviours do you look for in people joining the team?
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