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Paul Bennion

Paul Bennion

Doha

Summary

My name is Paul Bennion, I am from Stoke-on-Trent England. I have worked in Doha for 8.5 years coaching football. I am a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BE Soccer Director

BE Sports
Doha
08.2022 - Current
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
  • Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
  • Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
  • Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
  • Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.

Soccer Coach

Evolution Sports
Doha
09.2015 - 07.2022
  • Organized and led drills to improve player technique and tactical awareness.
  • Developed team strategies, tactics, formations, and set plays for competitive matches.
  • Provided feedback to athletes on their performance in practice sessions and competitive matches.
  • Mentored athletes on sportsmanship and teamwork skills in order to build a positive team dynamic.
  • Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Evaluated players' performance during practice sessions and games.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Coaching & Sports Development

Manchester Met University
Cheshire, England
05-2015

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Staff Development
  • Business Development
  • Budget Management
  • Team Management
  • Hiring and Retention
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • People Management

Certification

  • Coaching & Sports Development Degree
  • Level 2 football coaching
  • Level 1 Basketball coaching
  • Level 1 handball coaching
  • 8.5 years coaching in Qatar
  • Volunteering my time to coach the elementary and middle school girls at ASD for the last 7 years (except when Covid happened)

Timeline

BE Soccer Director

BE Sports
08.2022 - Current

Soccer Coach

Evolution Sports
09.2015 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Coaching & Sports Development

Manchester Met University
Paul Bennion