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FARRUKH HUSEYNZADE

Baku,BA

Summary

Sports and event manager with 10+ years in football operations and event management. Deeply passionate about football combining professional expertise with a lifelong connection to the sport. Skilled in organizing tournaments, managing logistics, coordinating complex operations including budgeting and compliance. Committed to ensuring smooth and efficient execution in high pressure environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Azerbaijan Futsal National Team Manager

AFFA (Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan)
12.2019 - Current

Coordinate with match operations dep to organize home matches for local competitions, national team events and international tournaments

Coordinate logistics for internal and external games including travel arrangements, team rosters, permits, visas, accommodation etc.

Manage the procurement of inventory and equipment distribution to team

Facilitating the recruitment of international players, managing contracts, registration and compliance with local policies

Main point of contact between AFFA and UEFA and the team ensuring smooth communication and coordination

Develop annual budget estimate ensuring adherence to financial plans

Monitoring and reporting on team activities, progress and operational requirements to management

Ensure compliance with all regulations and handle administrative tasks related to player registration and team operations

Team Liaison Officer of Wales National Football Team

UEFA EURO2020
05.2021 - 07.2021

Provide real time support during matches, training sessions and official events to ensure smooth operation

Ensure clear communication and resolution of any issues between teams and organizers

Support team with logistics including transportation , accommodations, venue coordination etc.

Act as POC between organizing committee and assigned teams or delegations

Facilitate cultural and language support for international delegations to ensure seamless execution

Manage and report on team feedback , logistical challenges and tournament operations to organizing committee

Academy Manager

SABAIL PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Develop and implement operational plans to enhance academy's performance and day-to-day activities
  • Ensure effective communication between coaching stuff, players, parents and external partners
  • Manage administrative tasks related to player registration, documentation and compliance with local regulations
  • Representing the academy at official events, tournaments and meetings with stakeholders
  • Facilitate the onboarding of players for the academy and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Plan and coordinat all logistics for academy tournaments, friendly matches, and away games (schedules, travel arrangements, inventory provision, permits etc.)

The1st League Coordinator

AFF (Azerbaijan Futsal Federation)
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Collect, manage and maintain match statistics for league games ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
  • Coordinate match day operations including venue preparations , team schedules and communication with officials
  • Oversaw administrative tasks such as player registrations, compliance with league regulations and match documentation
  • Prepared detailed reports and updates on league activities for stakeholders and managements
  • Acted as the main liaison between teams, officials, and league organizers ensuring smooth communications and resolution of any issues.

U15, U17 and U19 Azerbaijan National Team, Team Manager

AFFA (Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan)
05.2016 - 05.2018

Managing the procurement, tracking, and distribution of all training & match inventory

Plan and execute training camps, including venue bookings, travel arrangements, and day-to-day schedules.

Organize logistics for both home and international matches, covering player travel, accommodations, meals, and visa requirements.

Manage all administrative tasks, including player registrations, tournament documentation, and compliance with competition regulations.

Act as the primary point of contact between the national federation, coaching staff, and tournament organizers.

Represented the team at official events, pre-match meetings, and other federation activities.

Assist with player recruitment and onboarding, ensuring smooth integration into the team and compliance with necessary procedures.


Event Services Lost & Found Deputy Manager

Baku2015 European Games Operations Committee
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Ensure the effective implementation of the claims center operations and services
  • Work closely with key external and internal stakeholders to ensure coordination of planning operations and processes for Lost & Found items associated with relevant client groups
  • Monitor progress of venue plans, identify risks, gaps and opportunities for efficiencies and proactively communicate the venue's project status, issues & risks to the Lost & Found Venue Manager
  • Implement the applicable Event Services venue operations and services for the Lost & Found Claims Centre determined by the Venue Manager
  • Implement the defined Lost & Found policies and procedures
  • Work with the Venue Manager and Spectator Information Manager to ensure effective implementation and delivery of venue Information Point operations and to ensure effective coordination of Lost & Found Items received at the Information Points and delivered to the Lost & Found Claims Centre
  • Support the Venue Manger in working with the EVS Training Team to deliver the necessary Training for the Claims Centre staff
  • Support in the effective implementation of the EVS space, equipment and technology planning by working closely with Workforce, Logistics and Technology
  • Transfer operational knowledge and support in the mentoring of the Supervisor to ensure they perform their role successfully

Logistics Coordinator

Gobustan Operating Company/Arawak Energy Ltd
07.2012 - 02.2015
  • Provide logistic support for the compliant, and effective, world-wide movement of materials and equipment
  • Control over suppliers executions and associated activities – handover, acceptance, invoices
  • Coordinating transportation of goods to the field for Company needs
  • Development of Transportation and Logistics Plan
  • Contract Management for logistics services (inclusive pre & post contract activities – bid, clarification, selection, award, call-off, service acceptance & invoicing)
  • Arrangement of the operative accounting and procurement operations
  • Coordinate logistics & procurement activities with other project disciplines and functions to meet PSCM and project objectives
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and other relevant requirements relating to the import and export
  • Work with local Government authorities to assure the applicable duty exemptions
  • Validate weekly and monthly fields running reports ( related to logistics) for company Head of
  • Perform all activities to the highest professional and ethical standards and in accordance with business and project procedures and ensure that all decisions are recorded in an auditable manner
  • Responsible for managing all procurement & logistics related activities supporting the drilling project

Ground Operations Agent

Austrian Airlines
03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Ensure safe, punctual and efficient handling of aircraft and cargo
  • Load planning, special load inbound/outbound
  • Load sheet preparation
  • Supervise preparation of all handling equipment needed
  • Report all irregularities on Work Handling Order
  • Part time job/8 hours per week

Logistics Operations Executive

Lufthansa Cargo
11.2006 - 07.2012
  • Handling of mail OAL, DGR storage, FAA and TSA regulations, warehouse/weight and volume checks and any irregularities
  • Issues written and verbal communication to LCAG customer base involving Imports/Exports, Express and special product issues
  • Assures continuous process improvements within export and import cargo services
  • Monitors the performance of subcontractors to ensure required performance levels and requests required corrective action
  • Arrangement of office related procurement operations
  • Adheres to Quality Manual procedures, takes responsibility for the quality system, and promotes a preventative culture using the tools provided
  • Reports and coordinates of all handling issues with Area Team

Education

Bachelor Degree - Political Science

The Academy of Public Administration Under The President of The Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
01.2006

Skills

  • Stakeholder management
  • Workforce planning
  • Facility management
  • Media management
  • Safety protocols
  • Public speaking

Certification

  • Warehouse type A, B, D/Lufthansa Cargo AG Frankfurt
  • Dangerous Good CAT6/Lufthansa Cargo AG Frankfurt
  • Service Ahead/Lufthansa Cargo AG Frankfurt
  • Loadmaster course/Austrian Airlines Vienna
  • Aircraft Handling/Austrian Airlines Vienna
  • In-House HSE Induction & Awareness/GOC
  • In-House QAQC ISO9001 Awareness/GOC

Languages

Azeri - Native

English - Fluent

Russian - Fluent

Turkish - Fluent

Timeline

Team Liaison Officer of Wales National Football Team

UEFA EURO2020
05.2021 - 07.2021

Azerbaijan Futsal National Team Manager

AFFA (Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan)
12.2019 - Current

Academy Manager

SABAIL PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB
02.2019 - 12.2019

The1st League Coordinator

AFF (Azerbaijan Futsal Federation)
05.2018 - 02.2019

U15, U17 and U19 Azerbaijan National Team, Team Manager

AFFA (Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan)
05.2016 - 05.2018

Event Services Lost & Found Deputy Manager

Baku2015 European Games Operations Committee
02.2015 - 06.2015

Logistics Coordinator

Gobustan Operating Company/Arawak Energy Ltd
07.2012 - 02.2015

Ground Operations Agent

Austrian Airlines
03.2010 - 07.2012

Logistics Operations Executive

Lufthansa Cargo
11.2006 - 07.2012

Bachelor Degree - Political Science

The Academy of Public Administration Under The President of The Republic of Azerbaijan
FARRUKH HUSEYNZADE