Kieran Cheung
Prestwich,Greater Manchester
Summary
Operational Leader & Motorsport Professional with extensive experience in managing live operations, people, and events within fast-paced, high-risk environments. Currently operating as a senior site leader at TeamSport Trafford Park, supporting the General Manager and Assistant General Manager with rota planning, administration, cross-department coordination, and Acting GM cover.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex schedules, deliver large-scale events, and maintain high standards of safety, performance, and customer experience. Confident working independently, solving problems under pressure, and improving systems and processes. Background combines operational leadership, event delivery, and technical confidence with strong communication and organisational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Venue Operations Lead (De-facto #3 at Site)
Teamsport
Trafford Park
2025.02 - Current
- Operate as the de-facto third-in-command behind the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.
- Regularly step into Acting General Manager responsibilities during senior absence.
- Oversee daily venue operations, leading live race sessions, events, and shift delivery across departments.
- Build and manage staff rotas, workforce planning, and shift coverage to ensure operational continuity.
- Act as senior decision-maker on shift, handling escalations, incident management, and real-time problem solving.
- Coordinate cross-department activity, ensuring clear communication between Track, Front of House, Bar, Instructors, and Mechanics.
- Manage administrative systems, compliance documentation, and operational reporting.
- Troubleshoot frontline technical and systems issues to minimise disruption and improve efficiency.
- Drive high standards of safety, customer experience, and commercial performance in a fast-paced environment.
Interim Track Manager
Teamsport
Trafford Park
2025.12 - Current
- Lead track operations, safety standards, and marshal teams in a live racing environment.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements while maintaining customer experience.
- Take ownership of incident response, operational decisions, and team standards during sessions.
- Support senior management with operational oversight and decision-making.
Founder & Head Coach
KC Coaching
Manchester
2025.03 - Current
- Founded and lead a driver development programme supporting indoor and outdoor karting.
- Deliver 1:1 and group coaching, mentoring drivers through competitive progression.
- Manage scheduling, communication, and event planning.
- Build long-term relationships with drivers, parents, and partner organisations.
Earlier Roles (Summarised)
Teamsport
Trafford Park
2021.11 - 2022.12
- Host / Track Marshal / Fleet Tester / Cadet Academy Instructor
- Delivered front-line customer service and safety marshalling across live race sessions.
- Tested and inspected kart fleets, providing performance feedback to mechanical teams.
- Delivered coaching to junior drivers (8–16), teaching fundamentals through to racecraft.
- Recognised for strong commercial performance and multi-department capability.
Adminstrative Director
Laps@Racing | SpeedFX Endurance Championship
Remote
2019.01 - 2019.11
- Managed administrative systems, documentation, and spreadsheets.
- Acted as liaison between teams and governing bodies.
- Supported event organisation and operational improvements.
Education
Intermediate Terminating Qualification - Mechanical Engineering
University of Salford
Salford08.2024
A-Levels -
Caistor Grammar School Sixth Form
Caistor08.2020
GCSE -
Caistor Grammar School
Caistor2018
Skills
- Silver DofE - Completed & Awarded in 2018
- Gold DofE - Completed & Awarded in 2020
- First Aid Trained - Completed & Awarded in 2022, Recertified in 2025
- DofE Supervisor & Assessor
- First4sport Level 2 Motorsport Coaching
Accomplishments
- Operate as the de-facto third-in-command at TeamSport Trafford Park, supporting GM and AGM with operational leadership, rota planning, administration, and Acting GM cover.
- Lead delivery of British Indoor Karting Championship events across local, regional, and national levels in roles including Clerk of the Course, Lead Coach, Head Marshal, and Timekeeper.
- Led instructor teams and academy programmes, contributing to driver progression into regional and national competition.
- Supported the rollout and transition of national driver development initiatives, including the first year of Discover Your Drive and subsequent delivery of Motorsport UK’s Girls Karting Academy.
- Founded and operate KC Coaching, delivering structured driver development, mentoring, and event support alongside full-time operational leadership.
- Awarded Chief Instructor of the Year (2023) for leading the turnaround of a previously underperforming member base, transforming it into one of the strongest Race Academies and most consistently organised member racing programmes across TeamSport, recognised companywide (UK and Europe).
Interests
Avid karter, casual gamer and motorsport enthusiast. Outdoorsman with DofE Supervisor experience
Volunteering
- DofE Supervisor for Caistor Grammar School 06/2021 to Current
References
Ben Jones
ben.jones@team-sport.com
David Fillingham
david.fillingham@team-sport.com
James Hislop
james.hislop@team-sport.com
Timeline
Interim Track Manager
Teamsport
2025.12 - Current
Founder & Head Coach
KC Coaching
2025.03 - Current
Senior Venue Operations Lead (De-facto #3 at Site)
Teamsport
2025.02 - Current
Earlier Roles (Summarised)
Teamsport
2021.11 - 2022.12
Adminstrative Director
Laps@Racing | SpeedFX Endurance Championship
2019.01 - 2019.11
Intermediate Terminating Qualification - Mechanical Engineering
University of Salford
A-Levels -
Caistor Grammar School Sixth Form
GCSE -
Caistor Grammar School