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Vikram Puri

Delta,BC

Summary

Dedicated soccer operations and sales leader with 6+ years of experience driving success within training businesses. Adept at harnessing technology-driven strategies to fuel revenue growth and elevate athlete performance. Proven track in launching and managing multiple soccer training centers, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and steering technical training programs. Armed with profound insights into the technical and tactical facets of soccer. Cultivated relationships and partnerships through 20+ years of elite playing and coaching experience across North America. Equipped to apply a unique blend of industry knowledge, innovative thinking, and sales prowess to expedite the growth of Playermaker.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, New Center Launch

TOCA Football Inc.
Vancouver, BC
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Spearheaded successful launches of multiple TOCA training businesses and technology-based pilots across diverse North American markets, driving 33% revenue growth year over year
  • Utilized key performance indicators, data analytics, and CRM platforms to guide employee and athlete behaviors, optimizing training sessions and achieving 72% paid conversion rate from promotional products
  • Directed recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives for 100+ employees across 17 locations
  • Fostered cross-departmental collaboration with soccer and operations leaders across TOCA, facilitating the execution of sales strategies and integrating technical training operations, including designing sessions for MLS training partnerships
  • Leveraged strategic partnerships with colleges and clubs across new markets to educate players, coaches, and club directors on the values and benefits of TOCA training products.

Manager, Soccer Operations

TOCA Football Inc.
Langley, BC
05.2018 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated, coached, and developed professional, collegiate, youth, and national team soccer players through 2500+ private technical training sessions, utilizing advanced training software and hardware
  • Piloted technological upgrades to enhance soccer training tools, providing iterative feedback to the technology and experience teams to ensure continuous improvement
  • Oversaw and trained coaching staff to ensure adherence to technical training, operational, and sales processes
  • Facilitated the onboarding and continuous development of coaching staff, enhancing their technical and tactical knowledge to deliver high-quality training sessions
  • Executed technical training sessions for over 400 players, providing feedback on cognitive awareness and technical ball skills.

Bartender

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Richmond, BC
09.2015 - 05.2018
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, and taking inventory
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Sports Analytics and Sports Psychology

Quest University Canada

Skills

  • Networking
  • Relationship Building
  • Player Relations Management
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Revenue Growth Strategies
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Performance Management and Optimization
  • Business Planning and Development
  • HubSpot
  • Tableau
  • Sigma

Accomplishments

  • Implemented sales strategies at TOCA Chicago resulting in 67% monthly revenue growth by conducting performance assessments and providing guidance to an underperforming business.
  • Conducted technology-based training sessions with professional and collegiate athletes, including MLS, CPL, USL, MLS youth, and national team athletes.
  • Programmed multiple technology-based pilots for TOCA locations in Vancouver, Nashville, Atlanta, and Denver.
  • Integrated newly acquired training centers from scratch, successfully launching businesses in the Dallas, Nashville, Columbus, Cleveland, and Minneapolis markets.

Timeline

Manager, New Center Launch

TOCA Football Inc.
09.2021 - 04.2024

Manager, Soccer Operations

TOCA Football Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2021

Bartender

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
09.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Sports Analytics and Sports Psychology

Quest University Canada
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