Damon Poole
Kooyong,VIC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate professional with experience in recruiting for an AFL football club. Known for excellent team collaboration, data analytics and strong AFL knowledge to achieve desired team targets. Adept at adjusting to changing needs and delivering high-quality results with strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Analyst/Coordrinator
Carlton Football Club
03.2021 - Current
- Led specialised data projects to provide specific insights into areas of focus for potential recruits of the football club.
- Developed a proficiency in watching and coding vision using Hudl/Sportsode.
- Provided in-depth evaluations of potential AFL footballers on a weekly basis and contributed to overarching discussions focusing on their scope to become an AFL player.
- Coordinated the download, collation and distribution of packaged vision in different formats to allow staff to access it in a timely manner.
- Arrange and contribute to player interviews according to a tight and ever-changing schedule.
- Organised part time scouts on to ensure they had all the relevant information and resources required to perform their role.
- Developed strong relationships with Coates League Club officials, coaches and players.
- Gained valuable knowledge and experience inside an elite sporting environment where both recruiting and the broader football program helped paint the picture of what is required to be an AFL player.
Data Collector/Analyst Consultant
Champion Data
02.2019 - 03.2024
- Attended/watched AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW and Coates League games of football and collected data focused around statistics based on Champion Data's definitions.
- Provided further analysis around pressure and kicking proficiency of players in the AFL.
- Developed a deep understanding of AFL statistics and different ways they can be used within the industry.
- Developed strong relationships with analysts.
Accountant
Findex
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Statistics
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC10.2022
Skills
- Analysis/application of mathematics
- High level knowledge of AFL and AFL based statistics
- Effective communication skills
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Excel spreadsheets
- Reliable employee who can work under minimal supervision
Timeline
Recruiting Analyst/Coordrinator
Carlton Football Club
03.2021 - Current
Data Collector/Analyst Consultant
Champion Data
02.2019 - 03.2024
Accountant
Findex
03.2015 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Statistics
Monash University
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