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Ahmad Kazi

Burnaby

Summary

Dynamic communications professional with extensive experience in collaborative team environments, excelling as both a leader and in supportive roles. Proven strengths in organization and effective communication demonstrating a commitment to reliability and adaptability across moving environments. A solid foundation in sociology enhances cultural awareness and interpersonal skills, fostering a deep understanding of social responsibility.


Dedicated to driving impactful communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Soccer Club Manager

Emperors FC
10.2023 - Current
  • Liaising between league administrators, club managers, coaches and players.
  • Working alongside assistant coaches to develop training plans.
  • Acting as a head coach for a diverse team of 30 players; offering mentorship, managing conflicts and building communication channels.
  • Budgeting for training equipment, jerseys, league costs, and referee wages.
  • Recruiting players between seasons.
  • Planning and managing team social events.
  • Creating team accounts, filming games, gathering statistics, and presenting media to the team at regular intervals.



Street Team (Promotions)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Acting as the first point of contact connecting the public to the club.
  • Create awareness about the club and engage fans while promoting key messages.
  • Working alongside other team members efficiently by assisting with activations during events and match days.
  • Generated new leads and sales following grassroots marketing techniques.
  • Generated over $60,000 in revenue amongst the team through ticket and merchandising sales in 2019.

Sales Associate

Zara
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cross-trained and experienced working as a stockroom associate, cashier and sales associate for both men's and women's sections of the store.
  • Required to be meticulous and thorough with all folding, labeling, and running of clothes whilst in a busy environment, improving multitasking skills and overall efficiency.
  • Gained experience in initiating conversations with customers, creating a comfortable environment, providing valuable assistance and remaining professional at all times.

Intern

Teach A Child School
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Analyzed data evaluating progress made through the school's charity work.
  • Communicated findings to school superintendent in a presentation to close off the internship.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Sociology

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
08-2025

Skills

  • Project management (budgets, scheduling, coordination)
  • Team leadership and decision-making
  • Event planning
  • Culture building
  • Team collaboration and facilitation
  • Customer service
  • Data analysis and presentation
  • Diversity and inclusion awareness
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Research ethics
  • Comprehensive reading & writing
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Soccer Club Manager

Emperors FC
10.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Zara
07.2021 - 08.2021

Street Team (Promotions)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
07.2019 - 02.2022

Intern

Teach A Child School
06.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Sociology

Simon Fraser University
Ahmad Kazi