I am an ambitious Operations Manager who is a well organized leader with over 19 years of experience in the football industry, applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. I am motivated and focused so I can inspire in developing my team to the company brand and values held. I maintain a high standard of my own work by being proactive, hardworking and focused individual. I bring solid understanding of industry trends, improve processes, have excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implement changes with strategic approach. Forward-thinking leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. I have a can do attitude to both routine and adhoc workloads and provide flexibility to business needs.
· Manage day to day running of ticketing and membership department
· Ensure that Stamford Bridge and Kingsmeadow is fully staffed for men women and academy matchdays.
· Manage sale of non-hospitality tickets for all games
· Manage ticket office phone system
· Ensure all data entry to be precise and have excellent attention to detail
· Manage stadium entry system
· Manage setup of matches/events to be sold via ticketing system
· Manage setup of all overseas matches ticket collection points for supporters
· Implement and manage new membership products for forthcoming season for adult and junior supporters.
· Attend FAPL and UEFA meetings as required
· Monitor stock levels of match ticket, membership and season ticket stock
· Communication of ticket/event information to all areas of the business (including match programme, website, internal departments)
· Liaise with Official travel partner in order to communicate travel times with the ticketing information for each away match
· Liaise with hospitality/sponsorship/players and staff department for their ticket allocation
-Liaise with creative department for new designs for match tickets and seasonal cards for forthcoming season
· Monitor and report on ticket/event sales
· Implement new systems/software upgrades to enable supporters experience of purchasing tickets more efficient
· Maintain the ticketing policy and add requirements from supporters each season
· Work with marketing department to promote ticket sales and memberships
· Manage staff training plan for the team and regular performance reviews of staff. Coach and develop staff within ticketing administrator roles and supervisor roles.
· Maintaining clubs policies and procedures, including Health& safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
· Ensure that club reconciliations are accurate
· Ensure that seasonal departmental targets and deadlines are adhered too
· Liaise with opposing clubs to ensure the ticketing allocations and prices are agreed and communicated
· Work with marketing department to ensure emails and promotions are communicated with supporters
· Manage external suppliers
· Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value and service for the department
· Support the disability and supporters club team as and when required
· Attend the visit football (FAPL mystery shopper meetings)
· Processing and fulfilment of season tickets, memberships and match tickets
· Handle complaints that are issued to the department
· Demonstrating and bringing to life the club values
· Create a safe environment for all young people and vulnerable adults that are attending the club premises and report any concerns to safeguarding lead.
· Ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion by demonstrating a positive commitment via the above policies and reporting any acts of discrimination through the appropriate channels
· Report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to HR or Security department
· To lead, motivate and develop the team
Ensure all supporter enquiries including telephone, email and post are answered in an efficient and professional manner.
Member of the work social committee arranging staff events throughout the year
Assist HR with some interviewing processes and disciplinaries
Assist Learning and Development department with some training programmes on customer service