Dhairya Patel
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Graduated with a strong foundation in sports and business, focusing on practical coaching and operations. Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Eager to leverage skills in coaching and business management to drive team success and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business operations manager
Roddy Land Retrieval
MANCHESTER, Lancashire
2025.04 - Current
- Executed daily operations in Gas & Water works with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained comprehensive records of ticket journeys for truck drivers.
- Engaged with clients to clarify requirements on daily basis.
- Led team of 5, ensuring effective collaboration and task completion.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in construction environments.
- Conducted regular audits to assess business progress and inform future planning.
Director
Patel Cricket Academy
MANCHESTER, Lancashire
2025.01 - Current
- Established vision for achieving excellence in coaching professional cricket.
- Collaborated with local clubs to enhance coaching operations.
- Delivered one-on-one coaching sessions to over 30 children.
- Organised overseas tours for juniors to experience professional cricket environments.
- Maintained active social media presence to update clients and local market.
- Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
- Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
- Managed logistics for away matches ensuring smooth travel arrangements for entire squad.
- Enhanced players' understanding of cricket fundamentals by conducting structured training sessions.
- Experienced in liaising with parents, school staff and club officials to arrange fixtures and tournaments.
- Promoted discipline, respect, fair play amongst players through constant reinforcement during training sessions.
- Organised annual award ceremonies celebrating individual achievements thereby boosting player motivation.
Cricket Operations Assistant
Wythenshawe cricket club
MANCHESTER, Lancashire
2022.04 - 2025.07
- Planned routine operations and special projects under guidance of operations manager.
- Maintained organised calendar for team meetings, trips, and appointments.
- Tracked expenditures against budget targets to ensure fiscal discipline.
- Delivered elite-level professional training to junior members.
- Connected with professionals across clubs and distant locations to coordinate efforts.
- Guided over 100 children over three years towards skill development.
- Established structured pathways for advancement within organisation.
Director Of Cricket
Greater Manchester Sport’s Club’s
MANCHESTER, Lancashire
2024.06 - 2025.01
- Executed project planning for cricket operations, ensuring efficient progress tracking.
- Analysed daily progress with team of 5 to identify and address challenges.
- Maintained comprehensive records of finances and daily activities for transparency.
- Filed reports detailing progress and outcomes to inform stakeholders.
- Contributed to sustainable development initiatives within cricket operations.
Retail Operations Specialist, PLACEMENT
Altrincham FC
MANCHESTER, Lancashire
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Took stock of products and updated inventory records with new totals before match day delivery.
- Handled customer returns, refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.
- Operated register to process payments via cheque, cash and cards.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Advised customers on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use.
- Shared new products and promotions with customer to encourage sales.
Petrol Station Salesperson
Rontec
Manchester, Lancashire
2022.01 - 2023.10
- Labeled and priced products and displayed signs to capture attention of customers and increase sales.
- Examined identification of customers to determine age and eligibility to purchase alcohol and tobacco, prohibiting underage purchases.
- Conducted safety checks on fuel pumps to determine functionality and power.
- Provided promos and discounts to elevate marketing strategies and increase customer retention and loyalty.
Customer Service Representative Manchester Airport
Verve People
MANCHESTER, Lancashire
2022.03 - 2023.03
- Addressed customer service enquires quickly and accurately.
- Assisted customers with product-related questions, feedback and complaints.
- Built rapport with customers through courteous and professional communications.
- Maximised customer satisfaction by resolving service issues promptly.
- Monitored email to promptly collect and respond to complaints.
Head of cricket Operations
Sharda cricket academy
Anand, Gujarat
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Promoted safe playing environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Trained and mentored players to maximise team performance.
- Implemented more efficient processes and reduced wasted resources.
- Optimised team training and staff development.
- Planned and executed new strategies to win the Championships.
Professional cricketer
Cricket association of Puducherry
Pondicherry, Puducherry
2019.01 - 2021.12
- Identified improvement areas and liaised with coaches to develop abilities
- Dedicated hours to daily training, building strength, stamina, and endurance
- Improved year-on-year results through dedicated personal physical and mental development programs
- Assessed performance following competitions to identify strengths and weaknesses and adjust strategies.
Professional cricketer
Gujarat Cricket Association
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2015.01 - 2020.06
- Represented my first ever county team at age of 15
- Started my professional cricket career repressing this county team
- Experienced best sporting environments in the country with few of the most competitive people around, developing the skill of never giving up when taking part in this sport
- Developing the problem-solving skills of how to stay a step ahead of the opponent.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
University Academy 92
ManchesterGCSES - Commerce
Vasantiben and chandubhai patel English school
Anand, GujaratLevel 1 - Cricket Coaching
England and Wales Cricket Board
England 2023.04 - 2023.04
Skills
- Innovation leadership
- Data entry
- Business development
- Technical cricket knowledge
- Batting technique instruction
- Cricket rules familiarity
- Video analysis usage
- Competitive spirit cultivation
- Sport science knowledge
- Physical conditioning methods
- Match strategy creation
- Risk management practices
- Decision making capacity
- Youth development understanding
- Game statistic interpretation
- Leadership aptitude
- Equipment utilization
- Bowling techniques expertise
- Professional ethics adherence
- Psychological resilience building
- Resilience building
- Injury prevention strategies
- Teamwork facilitation
- Health and Safety
- First Aid certification
- Skills-based coaching
- Sports leadership
Personal Information
Availability: 03/2024- 04/2024, 06/2024 Current, 04/2022- Current
Affiliations
- Reading, Travelling, Playing different sports
Languages
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Timeline
Business operations manager
Roddy Land Retrieval
2025.04 - Current
Director
Patel Cricket Academy
2025.01 - Current
Director Of Cricket
Greater Manchester Sport’s Club’s
2024.06 - 2025.01
Retail Operations Specialist, PLACEMENT
Altrincham FC
2024.03 - 2024.04
Level 1 - Cricket Coaching
England and Wales Cricket Board
2023.04 - 2023.04
Cricket Operations Assistant
Wythenshawe cricket club
2022.04 - 2025.07
Customer Service Representative Manchester Airport
Verve People
2022.03 - 2023.03
Petrol Station Salesperson
Rontec
2022.01 - 2023.10
Head of cricket Operations
Sharda cricket academy
2019.01 - 2022.01
Professional cricketer
Cricket association of Puducherry
2019.01 - 2021.12
Professional cricketer
Gujarat Cricket Association
2015.01 - 2020.06
GCSES - Commerce
Vasantiben and chandubhai patel English school
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
University Academy 92