Kwesi Allen
@kwesiallen
Sports management professional and former professional footballer driving team performance and operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a goal-oriented sports management professional and former professional footballer with experience in coaching, strategic leadership, and event operations. I have delivered results in club and catering environments, coordinated large-scale events, and contributed on the field as a forward in international and domestic competitions.
My strengths include team collaboration, adaptability, patience in coaching, and strong organizational and communication skills. I hold an MBA in Sports Business and related academic credentials, and I am eager to apply my strategic planning and operational experience to help a sports organization grow both on and off the field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Professional Footballer
Miscellaneous Police FC
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Contributed 5 goals during the season en route to a second-place finish and scored the club's first CONCACAF Champions League goal in 33 years.
Food and Beverage Coordinator
E.C’s Cuisine
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw planning and timely delivery of 200+ meals daily in a high-pressure environment, coordinated catering and facilities for events up to 500 guests, and optimized staffing and resources to improve profitability and satisfaction.
Professional Footballer
Dvur Kralove
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Played as a forward contributing to the team avoiding relegation, providing offensive production and match impact across the 2021–2023 seasons.
Coach
AFC Ann Arbor
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 10 months)
Designed and implemented strategic training sessions, managed equipment and facilities, and ran daily operations to improve team performance and training efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Business Administration, Sports Business
2021 -
Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Sports Business beginning in 2021.
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science, General Studies
2018 - 2021
Activities and societies: Student-Athlete of the Week; Philadelphia Soccer 6 All-star Team; athletic scholarship
Completed a Bachelor of Science in General Studies, combining academic and athletic commitments while on scholarship.
Iowa Western Community College
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
2016 - 2018
Activities and societies: 1st Team All-Region Greater Lakes Region; Two-year athletic scholarship; CAA Player of the Week
Earned an Associate of Arts in Business Administration while competing on the college soccer team and receiving athletic honors.
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