What can William do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
I am currently the President of the Masala Dandenong Football Club in the VAFA.
My latest experience in sport was my role at the Hawthorn Football Club where I was a Membership Consultant I am also currently a member of the 'Young Leaders' program at Melbourne City.
I have customer service/stadium experience whilst working at both the MCG and Marvel Stadium.
I have also volunteered across an array of sports including basketball, soccer, handball and ice hockey!
Do you have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes or KPIs?
My biggest KPI was assisting in bringing our Football Club back from the brink of folding over the 23/24 offseason. Our numbers were low, 5 at preseason was a good night, slowly we built our list up to where we had 80 registered players and even played finals in the 2024 season!
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
Most of the skills I bring are my people skills, including my teamwork, personability and ability to be a leader but also able to be led.
In terms of other technical skills, I am very familiar with Canva, ChatGPT, the Microsoft Suite and Archtics
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Canva
ChatGPT
Microsoft Suite
Archtics
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
Bachelor Of Sports Business (Valedictorian)
Diploma Of Event Management
Diploma Of Sports Development
I see myself as very adaptable and ready to help out anyway that I can by being the best team player possible!
Someone should take a punt on me as I am ready to help your organisation in whatever lane you need assist in! While others may have really tight tunnel vision on their aspirations and processes, I see myself as very adaptable and ready to help out anyway that I can by being the best team player possible!
What steps has William taken to break into the sport industry?
Networking, volunteering and stepping outside my comfort zones by taking on many opportunities
William’s interest in sport all started with a passion to bring people together…
I want to work in the sports industry as it is a perfect result of the combination of my skills and my passions. Sports to me is about creating an ultimate enjoyable experience for the viewer and that is something that I am also passionate about. Sport brings people together and that's the best thing possible in the world!
Where does William want to go?
Next six-12 months | Next 5-10 years |
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I would love to be back working in the industry in either a membership, ticketing or admin role at a professional sporting club! | I would love to remain in a professional sporting club with my role now at a managerial or coordinator level |
What sporting problem keeps William up at night, and how would they solve it?
I would love to create better gameday experiences for fans!
What is William like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
I feel I am truly an all-rounder in that I can participate in all kinds of environments, however the best environment that I thrive in is a collaborative and positive one!
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
Over the last 2-3 years I have been dealing with anxiety and agoraphobia which was a massive hit to not just my career ambitions but also my life. For a long period of this 2-3 years I have found myself essentially housebound but I still show up and be resilient in never giving up and always trying to push my boundaries out and be the best version I can be for others and myself!
What about William’s interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
My interests outside of work are all around the idea of spending time with my friends. Whether we are playing sport, watching a movie, chasing our dreams or doing some carpool karaoke I am my happiest when I am with those that are my friends!
What is your favourite sporting moment?
My favourite sporting moment would actually be at my local football club, we had approximately 3000 people in attendance (we usually get 30) to watch Brendan Fevola and Guy Sebastian play for our club. It was an awesome day to be a part of as the Club President and to see so many people at our venue. To make it better it was a thrilling match that saw us win by 2 points in a close-finish that saw the crowd rush the field as the siren sounded!
What’s your ideal holiday?
I'm definitely a cold over hot weather kind of person but some of my favourite holidays have been trips to Cairns. My dream holiday however, has always been to visit America as it is one of the sporting meccas but also has many interesting landmarks.
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
I would love to pick the brain of Dana White. It would be interesting to find out how he goes about creating the ultimate fan experience and how to create these ultimate events week after week!
What’s book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
Various episodes of the Diary Of A CEO podcast have helped me with my personal development! When it comes to books, my most impactful reads were 'The Obstacle Is The Way' by Ryan Holiday and 'Good Vibes, Good Life' by Vex King!
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Living in Melbourne, Currently looking for remote work (with goal to be at workplace in 6 months)
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
I would love a position within a team that has great culture that is supportive and really collaborative that works terrific together
What others say about William
"Billy is a very friendly and hardworking young man. His willingness to learn stands out to me as his greatest quality, and with the right support would make a terrific addition to a team." - Reuben Williams - SportsGrad Founder & Trustworthy Guy!
"Billy was always willing to put his hand up and assist wherever needed at the Football Club. In his second year at the club he was on the committee and by the end of his fourth he was the club president - Matt Decarne (Former Masala Dandenong Football Club President)
What questions does William have for employers?
What does a successful hire look like for you in 3 months time? (What would they have had to achieve)
What is your favourite part about working for your organisation?
Does this workplace support flexible work?
What is something outside of work that you are really passionate about?
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