Alejandro Sánchez-Buitrago
Vice President & Ambassador & Council Member at London Football Association- Claim this Profile
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Spanish/Español Native or bilingual proficiency
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English/Inglés Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese/Chino Elementary proficiency
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French/Fránces Limited working proficiency
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Italian/Italiano Limited working proficiency
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Portugués Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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National Talent ID & Scouting in Football
The Football AssociationMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
C1 English Certificate
Trinity College LondonDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Department for EducationOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3. Spanish PRO Licence in coaching football
Real Federación Española de FútbolAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
PRO Licence in coaching swimming
Royal Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN)Aug, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
PRO Licence in coaching waterpolo
Royal Spanish Swimming Federation (RFEN)Aug, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Profesional Life Guard
Comunidad de MadridJul, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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London Football Association
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President & Ambassador & Council Member
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Oct 2021 - Present
● The role is focused on leading the business plan and the strategy for the coming years.● Appointed Ambassador of the Association (Coaching portfolio).● Council Member, providing expert and specific knowledge, in order to improve the general management.
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Vice President & Council Member
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Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
● Elected Vice President for the next 3 years.● The role is focused on leading the business plan and the strategy for the coming years.
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Council Member & Management Consultant
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2020
● Was headhunted to work for the London Football Association Council and assigned to the Youth Division.● The role is focused on providing expert and specific knowledge, in order to assist in the implementation of new processes designed to improve the general management.● Also, a member of the Competitions & Cups Committee, the Inclusion and Advisory Board/Group, the Discipline Commission Committee, and the London FA Futsal Committee.● Have worked with associations, leagues, and football clubs from the Premier league to the Amateur/Community leagues. Show less
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The Things We Know And Do Not Say: The Future Of Our Career
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Author
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Apr 2023 - Present
Book: The Things We Know And Do Not Say The Future Of Our Career Book: The Things We Know And Do Not Say The Future Of Our Career
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Arsenal F.C
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Coaching & Talent ID
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Oct 2019 - Present
● Headhunted to work in the Pre - Academy department and in the Advanced Development Squad U15, U16 and U9. The overall objective is to coach, analyze the players’ performance and participate in the process of deciding whether the players will be signed to the club. ● Headhunted to work in the Pre - Academy department and in the Advanced Development Squad U15, U16 and U9. The overall objective is to coach, analyze the players’ performance and participate in the process of deciding whether the players will be signed to the club.
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Department for Education
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Subject Leader - Teacher
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Nov 2021 - Present
● Responsible for managing and running the Curriculum and the PE department. ● Responsible for planning and delivering the qualifications. ● KS3, KS4, and KS5. ● Responsible for managing and running the Curriculum and the PE department. ● Responsible for planning and delivering the qualifications. ● KS3, KS4, and KS5.
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Business/Coaching/Teaching/Researching Consultancy
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London, Reino Unido
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Consultant
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Jun 2012 - Present
● Worked for companies based in the UK, USA, Japan, China, and Spain concerning areas such as business planning and intermediation, international development, and methodology/coaching. ● Assisted with the development of management strategies and the implementation of the business plan, in order to improve the general management, structure, and international development of the business. ● Lecturer/Teacher of the UEFA Pro (Level 3), A (Level 2), and B (Level 1) licence courses to those who wanted to become a coach. ● Researcher/Analyst for some journals, radio, and digital TV. ● Working as a consultant greatly enhanced my ability to multitask, whilst also developing my communication skills in order to successfully act as an intermediary for businesses and profitable opportunities. Show less
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Kinetic Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Liaison Officer & Operations Manager
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
● Headhunted to work as a Liaison Officer & Operations Manager in order to provide the best service to the program in terms of organization, coordination, recruitment, marketing, coaching, negotiating with others, and development. ● Working within an elite environment to help develop young professionals and stimulate them to become the best version of themselves. This also includes managing education and training day schedules. ● Liaising and managing communication with schools, football clubs, players, parents, coaches, directors, the FA, and other key stakeholders. ● Coaching and physical coaching for the program. Show less
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Department for Education
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher (QTS)
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2020
● Worked as a Teacher (QTS) in London. From KS1 to KS5. ● Worked as a Teacher (QTS) in London. From KS1 to KS5.
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Real Madrid C.F.
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Spain
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Scouting
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2017
● Headhunted to work in the academy scouting and test department. The overall objective is to analyze the player’s performance and decide whether the player will be signed to the club. ● Greatly improved analytical skills, and enhanced ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders in high-pressure situations. ● Alongside this, additionally worked at a Real Madrid partner club, Las Rozas FC. The role involves the planning and management of the club, and lead the methodology/physical coaching department. Show less
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Club Atlético de Madrid
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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International/Business/Project Development Executive & Methodology/Coaching Executive
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May 2011 - Oct 2016
● Worked in the department of Marketing/International Development and Academy Management from 2011 to 2016 as a Project Manager. ● Lead on the restructuring of the entire Atlético de Madrid Academy, thus strengthening planning and leadership skills whilst improving the management, marketing, coaching, training methodology, physical coaching, scouting, and coordination processes to both at the academy and internationally. ● Having implemented an effective business plan within the department, I successfully attracted significant interest from international clubs and companies to franchise it abroad, such as the Chinese FA-Wanda Project, the Azerbaijan FA-Azerbaijan Project, and the Indian Superleague Atlético de Kolkata. ● It was vital to be highly organized and responsive to the needs of all involved stakeholders, which in turn greatly enhanced my management, marketing, sales, B2B, B2C, and training/coaching methodology skills. ● I also worked from 2011-2016 in the Atletico de Madrid Academy as a Physical Coach, Coordinator, Coach and Scout for teams aged 5-21 both nationally and internationally (Assistant Coach Chinese National U16 team 2015 in the Asian Cup preparation, Scouter in Spain, China and Azerbaijan). Show less
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CN La Latina & CF Fuenlabrada
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Madrid y alrededores, España
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Management & Coaching Manager
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Sep 2008 - May 2011
● Worked for both Management and coaching areas in order to develop my skills alongside full time studies. ● Worked for both Management and coaching areas in order to develop my skills alongside full time studies.
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Education
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2022 - 2022
The Wharton School
Professional Certificate, Strategic Management -
2018 - 2018
Harvard University
Certificate, Data Wise: Learning & Teaching -
2016 - 2017
Universidad Camilo José Cela
Master's degree, Education -
2015 - 2016
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia.
Master of Science, Physical Training and Rehabilitation Therapist Football -
2011 - 2012
Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Management - Marketing -
2007 - 2011
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Bachelor of Science, Sports Science - Sport Management
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