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Skylet Andrew

Skylet Andrew

Potters Bar,Herts

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in negotiation, marketing, and PR. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and brand development skills, consistently delivering results under pressure. Adept at problem-solving and effective communication, with proven public speaking and team-building abilities. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive organisational success and foster collaborative environments.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Energetic individual, well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Initiative Creator

  • Sky has created an initiative called ‘Ping Pong 4 Poverty’ which is a Charitable platform that uses table tennis to put smiles on faces of kids in deprived areas
  • The idea is to put tables in deprived areas where young people are bored
  • It will give them a focal point to meet and have fun

Mentor

SMWW (Sports Management Worldwide)
Portland, Oregon
02.2012 - Current
  • Sky has mentored aspiring agents on the global SMWW platform

Event Organiser / Creator

Inspiration Awards for Women
London, London
10.2008 - Current
  • The female empowerment initiative - 'Inspiration Awards for Women' was created by Sky in 2008. Since then the event has honoured around 300 women from diverse backgrounds.
  • His company has also produced events for clients.
  • Sky believes there should be an annual awards dinner that gives TTE the opportunity to have key people and companies all in one venue.
  • The cost per head would be covered by attendees paying and people would attend as it would be the only time everybody would get together.
  • We would also be able to invite celebrities and influential individuals from important companies.
  • TTE would also get the opportunity to give awards to certain deserved individuals.

Sports & Entertainment Agent

Sky Andrew
London, London
01.1995 - Current
  • Professional table tennis player, 1982-1994

Competed in 1988 Olympic Games, won 14 national titles,

World Cup silver, European Championships silver

  • In the early 90’s, a chance meeting with Sol Campbell at Lilleshall National Sports Centre culminated in Sky becoming Sols’ agent a few years later
  • He became Britain’s first licensed black football agent
  • In 2001 negotiated Sol Campbell’s move from Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal, one of the highest profile moves ever seen in football
  • The deal was reputed to be worth over £30 million
  • A year later he was awarded the Barclays Bank ‘Man of Merit Award’ for excellence in business & BEA Entrepreneur of The Year
  • In the same year he made the ‘Sunday Times’ Pay List (‘Pay List’) at No
  • 227
  • Over his career, Sky has represented the likes of Sol Campbell, Jermain Defoe, Jermaine Pennant, David Ginola, Jay Bothroyd, Ashley Fletcher, Jonathan Fortune and Carlton Cole
  • Sky has negotiated over £100,000,000 worth of football deals
  • Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
  • Used interpersonal skills to deliver excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Fulfilled client requests within agreed timeframes to maintain satisfaction.
  • Built relationships with key industry figures to maximise client exposure and engagement.

Education

A-Levels - Sociology, English Literature, Economics

West Ham College
London
09.1981 - 07.1982

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Marketing
  • PR
  • Team Leadership
  • Brand Development
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building

Custom

  • Mark Afeeva, Barrister, Matrix Chambers, markafeeva@matrixlaw.co.uk, 07956 229533, I have known Mark Afeeva since 2008 and he has been my trusted sports lawyer since. He works at MATRIX CHAMBERS where the likes of Cherie Blair is also a barrister.
  • Talya Shalson, Lawyer, SGDLAW, talya.shalson@sgdlaw.com, 07956 278904, Talya is a former table tennis player, I coached her for a while when she was a cadet. She is now a successful music and entertainment lawyer. I have known her for around 30 years. Talya is one of my advisors.

Affiliations

  • Writing, Tennis, Table Tennis

Accomplishments

BEA Entrepreneur of the Year

Barclays Bank .'Men of Merit' award

Personal Information

Date of birth: 03/31/62

Timeline

Mentor

SMWW (Sports Management Worldwide)
02.2012 - Current

Event Organiser / Creator

Inspiration Awards for Women
10.2008 - Current

Sports & Entertainment Agent

Sky Andrew
01.1995 - Current

A-Levels - Sociology, English Literature, Economics

West Ham College
09.1981 - 07.1982

Initiative Creator

Skylet Andrew