Football Commentator/Analyst

• Aug 2019 - Present

English Commentary of UAE Pro League competitions English Commentary of UAE Pro League competitions

Football Commentator/Analyst

• Jan 2023 - Present

Portuguese & English Commentary of the Saudi Football competitions. Portuguese & English Commentary of the Saudi Football competitions.

Football Commentator/Analyst

• Aug 2019 - Present

Participation in several shows like The Off Script and The Agenda as a guest football analyst. Participation in several shows like The Off Script and The Agenda as a guest football analyst.

Guest Lecturer

• Aug 2019 - Present

Guest lecturer/speaker about themes like football, sports media, and sports management. Guest lecturer/speaker about themes like football, sports media, and sports management.

Football Commentator/Analyst

• Apr 2016 - Present

Working for Abu Dhabi Sports, I provide English commentary services for both the UAE and international competitions. My Key Responsibilities and Achievements include: • Conducting deep research on the teams, players, and competitions as well as providing scouting analysis on all players. • I also single-handedly delivered a 90-minute commentary including play-by-play and analysis for all matches which contributed to an estimated growth of 230% in viewership from the 15/16 season to the 16/17 season. Key Games Commentated on to date: • Abu Dhabi Sports Channel: Arabian Gulf League, Arabian Gulf Cup, Arabian Gulf Super Cup, UEFA European qualifiers, Egyptian and Saudi Arabia Super Cup. Show less

Football Commentator/Analyst

• Jan 2017 - Present

Working for Dubai Sports, I provide English commentary services for both the UAE and international competitions. My Key Responsibilities and Achievements include: • Conducting deep research on the teams, players, and competitions as well as providing scouting analysis on all players. • I also single-handedly delivered a 90-minute commentary including play-by-play and analysis for all matches. Key Games Commentated on to date: • Dubai Sports Channel: UAE Presidents Cup Final (Many editions), UAE National Team matches. Show less

Owner

• Sep 2001 - Present

Football Management Consultant - Club Licensing Officer

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2022

In this role I report to the CEO and hold the responsibility for developing and implementing strategy to establish the club at a professional operational level. My Key Responsibilities and Achievements include: • Managing key business divisions including marketing & commercial, organisational development, official licensing and strategic planning. • Successfully reviewing and re-launching membership campaigns. • Conducting fan interviews and building relationships with the media coupled with active participation in various press conferences. • I also plan and host events to grow the club brand exposure along with performing analysis and on existing revenue streams to identify new ways of developing additional revenue in line with corporate growth strategy. • Responsible for develop a robust marketing stakeholder management strategy when dealing with sponsorship and partnership deals. • A major achievement has been the outlining of new sponsorship and partnership packages, developing new relationships in key industries including automotive, Real Estate, Insurance and Holding Companies. Through successfully negotiating these agreements (offering key PR exposure) I have facilitated the onboarding of 5 sponsors and 20 partnerships including AGMC – BMW, Wasl Properties, Xerox, Smileys Pizza, ChicKing, Daily Fresh, Pepsi and Café2Go. decreased club expenses. Show less

Football Analyst

• Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

On Saturdays at 12 pm (PT) on the Quarentena da Bola - Por Rémulo Jónatas with José Carlos Ferreira in moderation and comments by Pedro Correia directly from Dubai. On Saturdays at 12 pm (PT) on the Quarentena da Bola - Por Rémulo Jónatas with José Carlos Ferreira in moderation and comments by Pedro Correia directly from Dubai.

Podcaster

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

Futebol das Arabias is a weekly Podcast where we chat about Brazilian football with Leonardo Mataruna and talk about Portuguese football with Pedro Correia, passing through the Arabian Gulf League, among other topics, directly from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Futebol das Arabias is a weekly Podcast where we chat about Brazilian football with Leonardo Mataruna and talk about Portuguese football with Pedro Correia, passing through the Arabian Gulf League, among other topics, directly from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Commentator

• Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

Sports Columnist

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

Invited to write an article based on football within the UAE: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/FOKwmQNMzS1eOe Invited to write an article based on football within the UAE: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/FOKwmQNMzS1eOe

Clinical Psychologist

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

This role involved Psychotherapy as well as being personally responsible for marketing and communications for the Clinic including developing content for the website and Facebook page, recruitment and management. A key achievement was in facilitating the successful achievement of a 90% follow-up rate in therapy and an increased business flow of 400% in just 18 months, through strategic marketing and service excellence. This role involved Psychotherapy as well as being personally responsible for marketing and communications for the Clinic including developing content for the website and Facebook page, recruitment and management. A key achievement was in facilitating the successful achievement of a 90% follow-up rate in therapy and an increased business flow of 400% in just 18 months, through strategic marketing and service excellence.

Chief Editor

• Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

In this role I was responsible for defining the editorial policy, managing content and working as a hands-on reporter/journalist as well as the daily management of the operational aspects of the newspaper. My Key Responsibilities and Achievements included: • I participated in several radio and TV shows commentating on local issues and sports. • I also created content for the entire paper including sports which represented between 15-20% of the paper. • During my tenure, I successfully turned the newspaper into a local reference in the city of Matosinhos and developed a network of media partners all over the country, including with a regional TV station (Porto Canal). Show less

Sports Manager & Acting CEO

• Sep 2001 - Sep 2007

I began my career at Leixoes as an intern and then moved into a General Match & Sports Management Media Coordinator role before being promoted (in 2006) to a Sports Manager position where I was reporting to the Chairman with acting CEO responsibilities including the creation and implementation of organisational strategy regarding professional standards and club development. My Key Responsibilities and Achievements included: • I was responsible for planning sports events, marketing activities, PR and communication Strategy. • I also improved the general match organisation, ticketing data and hospitality packages for official visiting delegates in order to meet UEFA and Professional League standards. • A key achievement was in successfully supporting two league promotions and one UEFA Cup participation during a 6year tenure by: - Engaging the local community through marketing activities, resulting in a 125% membership growth. - Successfully leading the mobilisation of fans to increase stadium attendance by coordinating 20,000 people to attend matches as far as 700km away from the city; - Negotiated and added 3 sponsors and approximately 10 new partnership agreements improving exposure. - Established a PR department to build stronger relationships with the press resulting in a weekly radio show promotion, improved internal communications and launched an official website for the club. Show less

Marketing & Teaching

• 1998 - 2002

Various marketing and teaching positions. Full details available on request. Various marketing and teaching positions. Full details available on request.