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Khalid Rushaka OLY

Khalid Rushaka OLY

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

With over 20 years of professional experience, I am a results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. I am known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. I have a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Secretary

Tanzania Olympians Association
Dar Es Salaam
12.2024 - Current
  • Oversee all communication efforts between TOA and the World Olympians Association.
  • Documenting all discussions and decisions from meetings.
  • Updating and managing the Tanzania Olympians database.
  • Liaise with the Tanzania Olympic Committee to strengthen the bond between these two institutions.
  • Oversee daily operations effectively.

Technical Director

Tanzania Masters Swimming Committee
Dar Es Salaam
05.2024 - Current
  • Proposed masters event calendar to TSA Technical Director.
  • Conduct training sessions for seasoned swimmers.
  • Marketing masters swimming training sessions to established clubs.
  • Supporting committee in securing sponsorships.

Athletes Commission Chair

Tanzania Olympic Committee
Dar es Salaam
12.2020 - 12.2024
  • Dedicated Athletes Commission Chair with a passion for representing athletes' voices
  • Skilled at fostering open communication and advocating for athlete-related policies
  • Organizes athlete-focused initiatives and promotes a culture of inclusivity and support within the organization
  • Committed to upholding athletes' rights and welfare and enhancing their overall experience within the sports community

Head Coach

Arusha Swim Club
Arusha
01.2017 - 06.2023
  • Accomplished and experienced head coach with a proven track record in guiding swimmers to success
  • Expertise in developing personalized training programs to maximize swimmers' potential and performance
  • Outstanding leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate swimmers to achieve their goals
  • Proficient in analyzing swimmers' techniques and providing constructive feedback for improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate a positive and supportive team environment, fostering growth and achievement

Information Technology Manager

Sahara Media Group Ltd
Mwanza
07.2007 - 11.2010
  • Examined and applied strategic solutions using new technologies to drive process automation and improve organisation's service delivery.
  • Determined and managed operational risks, mitigating impacts on business operations and continuity.
  • Worked with security teams to craft and implement policies, protocols and procedures for safeguarding company data, assets and ICT infrastructure.
  • Coordinated IT procurement activities by negotiating supply contracts, managing purchases and facilitating payment disbursements to suppliers for ICT assets.
  • Monitored system performance, promptly implementing changes to optimize resource usage.
  • Supervised activities of ICT departments to keep company systems operational, available and secure from internal and external threats.

Fundraising Assistant

Right To Play International
New York
07.2009 - 06.2010
  • Supervised volunteers during fundraising events, monitoring workflow and resolving issues.
  • Worked closely with senior leadership to establish funding objectives and devise workable development plans.
  • Researched and targeted charitable trusts to build long-lasting relationships with potential donors.
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate financial documentation.
  • Regularly updated database with donor details such as mailing preferences and financial information.
  • Proactively cold-called leads to increase awareness of charity causes and maximise sign-ups.
  • Assisted marketing team with development and delivery of innovative campaigns to support fundraising activities.

Data Analyst

Right To Play International
Kampala
03.2009 - 06.2009
  • Developed SQL queries to obtain complex data from tables in on-site and remote databases.
  • Facilitated strategic decision-making by creating detailed reports across multiple data axis.
  • Made actionable recommendations after analysing and interpreting data from different sources.
  • Maintained consistent database security and integrity through logging, audits and transaction monitoring.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with diverse teams in cleaning, assessing and interpreting data.
  • Crafted mathematical, statistical or actuarial concepts, theories and operational models to support different fields.
  • Trained and oversaw activities of mathematical, actuarial and statistical assistants and clerks, correcting and directing processes to achieve intended solutions.
  • Managed IP rights for innovations and discoveries by promoting and supporting open innovation in research.
  • Organised surveys and other statistical collections to gather data from respondents on diverse issues.

Education

International Diploma - International Sports Coaching

PAISAC
Montreal, Canada
2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Sports Management

Dong-a University
Busan, South Korea

Certificate - Sports Management

Tsukuba International Academy for Sports
Tokyo, Japan

Bachelor - Information Systems

Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda

Diploma - Statistics

Estern Africa Statistical Training Center
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Skills

  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Adaptive Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Visual Communication
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Configuration Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Validation
  • Policy Improvements
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Visualization
  • Training and Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Public Speaking
  • Organisation
  • Confident Communicator
  • Training Programme Design
  • Video Instruction
  • Communication Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Networking
  • Performance Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Operational Management
  • Database management
  • Report writing
  • File systems management
  • Confidentiality
  • Task prioritization

Affiliations

  • Member, Tanzania Olympic Committee
  • Member, Athlete365-International Olympic Committee
  • PA, Judo Association of Tanzania
  • Alumni, Tsukuba International Academy for Sports
  • Alumni, Dong-a University

Accomplishments

  • International Athletes Forum Attendee, Lausanne Switzerland, October 2023
  • World Olympians Forum Attendee, Istanbul Turkey, September 2023
  • Proposed and initiated the creation of a National Olympians and Elite Athletes database as Athletes Commission Chair 2020-2024.
  • Supervised and organized the first-ever National Athletes Forum in 2021, bringing together athletes from various sports disciplines.
  • Led the national team as the National Coach for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
  • Successfully led the national team as the National Coach for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
  • Served as a valued member of the Tanzania Swimming Federation Technical Committee from 2016 to 2024.
  • Made history by competing as the first Tanzanian swimmer in the Beijing Olympics 2008.
  • Received numerous recommendations from supervisors for team building, mentoring and leadership skills.

Certification

  • International Coaching Certification-PAISAC Montreal, Canada Nov 2022-May 2023
  • Certified Sports Professional-SportAccord Lausanne, Switzerland Oct 2025
  • World Aquatics (formerly FINA) Level 3 Certification Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Nov 2014

Languages

2,A2,6,C2,6,C2

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

General Secretary

Tanzania Olympians Association
12.2024 - Current

Technical Director

Tanzania Masters Swimming Committee
05.2024 - Current

Athletes Commission Chair

Tanzania Olympic Committee
12.2020 - 12.2024

Head Coach

Arusha Swim Club
01.2017 - 06.2023

Fundraising Assistant

Right To Play International
07.2009 - 06.2010

Data Analyst

Right To Play International
03.2009 - 06.2009

Information Technology Manager

Sahara Media Group Ltd
07.2007 - 11.2010

International Diploma - International Sports Coaching

PAISAC

Postgraduate Diploma - Sports Management

Dong-a University

Certificate - Sports Management

Tsukuba International Academy for Sports

Bachelor - Information Systems

Kampala International University

Diploma - Statistics

Estern Africa Statistical Training Center

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