BAMIDELE OLUSANYA
London,City of London
Summary
Organised and dependable operations professional with hands-on experience in football administration, sports management, talent development and business operations. Experienced in coordinating fixtures, travel, logistics, player registration, trialist documentation, budgets, customer service and confidential information. Co-founder of a sports management agency and grassroots football club/academy, with strong knowledge of player pathways, recruitment, contract support, brand development and day-to-day club operations.
Combines practical football industry experience with a solid business background, holding an MSc in Management and a BSc in Business Administration and Management from the University of Hertfordshire. Reliable under pressure, highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities across sporting, administrative and commercial environments. Now seeking opportunities within football, sport, operations, administration, recruitment, talent management or wider business support roles.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations & Administration Coordinator
GoalTime Sports Management
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.02 - Current
- Co-founded a sports management agency focused on athlete representation, development, and commercial growth across local and international markets.
- Manage daily agency operations, including athlete records, contracts, registration paperwork, travel coordination, meetings, and schedules.
- Serve as a trusted contact for players, clubs, scouts, coaches, and commercial partners, handling confidential communications professionally.
- Advise footballers and clubs on career planning, player development, contract negotiations, transfers, and brand positioning.
- Build and maintain industry relationships to support player progression, placements, sponsorships, and commercial opportunities.
- Lead talent management activities, providing athletes with guidance across sporting, financial, and commercial matters.
- Support business development through partnership building, market research, player placement opportunities, and agency growth initiatives.
- Prepare reports, player profiles, and documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Club Operations & Administration
BroadCity Football Club
Lagos, Nigeria
2016.02 - Current
- Co-founded and led a grassroots football club and academy focused on developing young players toward semi-professional and professional pathways.
- Run daily club and academy operations, including training schedules, fixtures, transport, matchday logistics, registrations, and player records.
- Oversee academy structure, recruitment, player welfare, performance development, and progression planning.
- Lead scouting and player identification, assessing players’ technical ability, tactical understanding, mentality, and long-term potential.
- Act as the main point of contact for players, families, coaches, vendors, and external bodies.
- Manage vendor relationships, club budgets, safeguarding documentation, and operational planning.
- Support player development through mentoring, career advice, and access to competitive football opportunities.
- Drive club growth through improved recruitment systems, academy development, and stakeholder relationships.
E-Commerce assistant
IBROK LTD
Chelmsford, Essex
2024.02 - 2026.04
- Managed online product listings, including descriptions, prices, images, and stock updates.
- Processed customer orders accurately and coordinated packing, dispatch, and delivery.
- Responded to customer enquiries through email, phone, live chat, and social media.
- Handled returns, exchanges, refunds, and customer complaints professionally.
- Monitored stock levels and updated inventory records to maintain accurate availability.
- Worked with delivery partners to track shipments and resolve delivery issues.
- Used e-commerce platforms and systems to manage orders and customer information.
Site supervisor
Marginal Construction Company
Lagos, Nigeria
2015.01 - 2025.07
- Supervised daily site operations, ensuring work was completed safely, efficiently, and to project standards.
- Coordinated site teams, schedules, suppliers, materials, and logistics to keep projects running to deadline.
- Delegated tasks effectively, monitored workflow, and resolved operational issues to maintain productivity.
- Managed day-to-day site administration and reported progress updates to senior management.
- Maintained a safe, organised, and efficient working environment while supporting project delivery.
Budget Control Officer
Ikoyi Local Government
Lagos, Nigeria
2013.02 - 2013.12
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditure, and maintained accurate financial records in line with compliance requirements.
- Provided budget monitoring and accounting support within a local government environment.
- Assisted with budget planning, financial reporting, and day-to-day administrative finance tasks.
- Ensured records were accurate, organised, and maintained in accordance with internal policies and public-sector standards.
- Developed strong attention to detail, financial awareness, and experience in public-sector administration.
Customer Service Representative,
Union Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
2012.04 - 2012.12
- Delivered front-desk customer service and resolved client queries efficiently.
- Managed high-volume inbound calls, providing timely support and issue resolution.
- Handled confidential client information professionally and securely.
- Supported daily banking operations, documentation, and administrative tasks.
- Developed strong communication, client service, and relationship management skills.
Education
MSc, Management - Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services.
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2016.09 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2009.09 - 2012.10
Skills
- Club management
- Academy operations
- Player development
- Player compliance
- Recruitment and scouting
- Talent assessment
- Logistics coordination
- Performance reporting
- Diary management
- Stakeholder management
- Sales and service
- Contract negotiation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Video analysis tools
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Proactive professionalism
- Industry networking
- Confidential communication
Accomplishments
- • Successfully supported more than 10 players in securing professional football contracts across Europe, including:
- Moses Usor
- Solomon Agbalaka – PFC Sochi, Russia
- Akomolede Babatunde – RSC Anderlecht, Belgium
- Freedom Istifanus – Neftchi, Azerbaijan
- Supported player career development by assisting with club communication, trial coordination, documentation, player profiling and transfer-related support.
- Helped improve player visibility, professional exposure and market value by supporting moves from grassroots/development football into professional club environments.
- Built and maintained a football network across africa clubs, academies and football organisations in Nigeria,Ghana and Europe, including 36 Lion FC, Beyond Limits FA, Anderlecht, Sochi, Nefti and Tromsø.
- Assisted in organising football showcases, trials, events and development programmes to increase player exposure to scouts, agents and clubs.
- Worked with football organisations including Diamond Sports and AS1 to support player recruitment, development and showcase opportunities.
- Recognised for professionalism, strong communication, reliability and commitment to long-term player development.
VOLUNTEERING
Macmillan Cancer Support Student Fundraiser, 2017-03, 2017-05, Supported fundraising
campaigns and community engagement activities for a leading health charity. Health
Timeline
E-Commerce assistant
IBROK LTD
2024.02 - 2026.04
Operations & Administration Coordinator
GoalTime Sports Management
2021.02 - Current
MSc, Management - Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services.
University of Hertfordshire
2016.09 - 2017.09
Club Operations & Administration
BroadCity Football Club
2016.02 - Current
Site supervisor
Marginal Construction Company
2015.01 - 2025.07
Budget Control Officer
Ikoyi Local Government
2013.02 - 2013.12
Customer Service Representative,
Union Bank of Nigeria
2012.04 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
University of Hertfordshire
2009.09 - 2012.10