Marchel Mendy
Email: marchelkevinmendy@gmail.com Phone 220 9937324
Objective
Developing and implementing strategies aimed at promoting the organization's mission and creating strategies for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors. Building an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers.
Work Experience
Executive Director December 2014 to Date
Gambia National Sport Council
• Advise the Minister of Youth and Sport on competitive games and physical recreation matters
• In collaboration with national sport associations, prepare national teams for international duties
• Collaborate with national sport associations and stakeholders to develop policies and strategic plans for athletes’ development
• Monitor the activities of national sport associations
• Implement strategies aimed at promoting sport
• Increase visibility of the National Sport Council (NSC), services and activities
• Initiate and implement sport programs and trainings
• Built an effective team of leaders which includes guidance and coaching of staff
• Ensure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to establish policies and guidelines
• Review annual budgets of the National Sport Council
• Scrutinize requests for financial support from stakeholders
• Direct and oversee the day-to-day management of the NSC secretariat
• Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders and external authorities
• Represent the National Sport Council and Ministry of Youth and Sport at local and international forums by doing presentations
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Ministry of Youth and Sport and annual reports at the National Assembly
• Coordinate the organization of national sport programs
• Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conducted crisis management when necessary
Acting Secretary General September 2012 to December 2014
Gambia Football Federation
• Oversaw the development of initiatives delivered by the federation
• Managed the executive’s business. This included preparing agendas in liaison with the President; monitoring the progress and scheduling of the executive’s business
• Advised the President on issues relating to the federation
• Ensured good information flows within the executive and its committees and between the executive and the secretariat
• Wrote minutes of executive and sub-committee meetings
• Ensured compliance with legal requirements for the Federation
• Represented the federation at both CAF and FIFA events/meetings
Executive Secretary May 2009 to September 2012
Gambia National Youth Council
• Provided leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs
• Facilitated the achievement of youth development outcomes
• Initiated and implemented youth programs, trainings, services and activities that meet the requirements of all grants and support youth development outcomes
• Submitted quarterly reports to the Ministry of Youth and Sport
• Presented annual reports at the National Assembly
• Devised remedial actions for any identified issues and conducted crisis management when necessary
• Review annual budgets of the National Sport Council
• Scrutinize requests for financial support from stakeholders
• Oversaw the establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures and oversaw the daily administration of the National Youth Council (NYC) secretariat
• Increased visibility of the NYC, services and activities
• Represented The Gambia and National Youth Council at international forums such as commonwealth and UNICEF meetings
• Coordinated the organization of national youth programs and advised the Minister of Youth and Sport
Education
• British Business College University 2020
Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management and Leadership)
• International Business College 2006
Higher National Diploma in Business Information Technology
• International Business College 2005
Higher National Certificate in Business Information Technology
• Candidate for Master of Art in Olympic Studies at the German Sport University 2024
Professional Skills
• Experienced executive director with proven managerial skills
• Experience in developing strategies and plans
• In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices
• An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems
• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
Volunteer Work
• Secretary of the National Coordinating Committee for AFCON 2021
• Member of the National Organizing Committee for National Youth Conference and Festival 2009 to 2013
• Vice Chairman of National Organizing Committee for Youth and Sport Camp 2012 to 2023
• Manager of Zurich Football Club 2017 to 2023
Media and Communication
• Reporter and head of education desk (Daily Observer Newspaper) 2001 to 2005
• P.R.O of National Inter Department Sport Association 2004 to 2006
• State House and Parliamentary Reporter (Daily Observer Newspaper) 2005 to 2006
• Sub- Editor (Daily Observer Newspaper) 2005 to 2006
• P.R.O of the Gambia National Youth Service Scheme 2006 to 2009
Professional Groups
• Mansally Charity Foundation 2015
• Tijan Jaiteh Charity Foundation 2018
• Rotary Club of Brusubi 2020
