Zoltan Adams
Johannesburg South,ZA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in management, finance, and sports science. Demonstrates strong leadership and critical thinking skills, with a proven track record in budgeting, contract drafting, and negotiation. Proficient in advanced Excel, SAP, and CRM systems. Adept at video analysis and injury prevention techniques within the sports industry. Career goal: to leverage analytical skills and management experience to drive organisational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
athlete relations manager
extreme fighting championship
Fourways, Gauteng
2026.02 - Current
- Serve as primary liaison for roster of professional athletes, ensuring 100% compliance with contractual obligations and brand standards.
- Cultivate long-term partnerships with athletes, agents, and legal representatives to align talent personal brands with corporate marketing objectives.
- Lead execution of athlete appearances, content shoots, and global marketing campaigns, consistently delivering projects.
- Facilitate communication between elite talent and R&D teams, translating athlete performance feedback into actionable product improvements.
- Monitor and track performance-based bonuses, appearance fees, and exclusivity clauses within annual talent budget.
- Act as first responder for talent-related PR issues, collaborating with legal and communications teams to mitigate brand risk.
- Talent Management, Contract Negotiation, Brand Strategy, Crisis Management, Public Relations (PR), Strategic Partnerships.
- Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional Leadership, Adaptability.
- Coordinated travel arrangements to ensure punctual arrival at all tournaments and matches.
- Boosted morale within squad during challenging periods of intense competition or loss.
- Provided invaluable input in tactical discussions contributing to successful game outcomes.
- Led warm-up sessions before games, reducing risk of injury among teammates.
- Built strong relationships with teammates, fostering stronger team dynamic.
- Remained knowledgeable in current sporting laws and regulations for full compliance.
Admissions Clerk - Transfer
Life Flora Hospital
2024.01 - 2026.04
- Ensures departmental compliance with applicable standards of accreditation Hospital policy
- Demonstrates ability to recognize, establish and attend to priorities
- Admitting patients and working with confidential medical records
- Liaising with medical insurance through multiple communication channels abroad and locally
- Coordination of patient and bed assignment processes with clinical or administrative teams
- Submissions of claims
Admissions Clerk
Life Kingsbury
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Ensures departmental compliance with applicable standards of accreditation Hospital policy
- Demonstrates ability to recognize, establish and attend to priorities
- Admitting patients and working with confidential medical records
- Liaising with medical insurance through multiple communication channels abroad and locally
- Coordination of patient and bed assignment processes with clinical or administrative teams
- Submissions of claims and investigations of rejected claim lines
- Private accounts credit control
Data Capturer - 6 M Contract
Charisma
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Checking eligibility if patient can receive covid 19 vaccination on booked date
- Capturing personal details and capturing vile product codes
- Assisting with smooth operations
Representative
Ilios Travel
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Overseeing functional operations and ensuring the work day schedule meets service level
- Meet up with clients and introduce them to their chauffeur
- Close of the business with a daily hand over and report
- Ensure chauffeur are at their designated stand off and pick up points
Education
Graduated - Filming
City Varsity School of Media And Creative Arts
South AfricaGraduated - Documentary Film Making
UCT
South AfricaBachelors - Ecommers and Accounting
Regent Business School
South Africa 2026.01 -
Skills
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Finance
- Budgeting
- Contract drafting
- Advanced excel
- SAP
- CRM
- Sport science understanding
- Sportsmanship conduct
- Video analysis proficiency
LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
Timeline
athlete relations manager
extreme fighting championship
2026.02 - Current
Bachelors - Ecommers and Accounting
Regent Business School
2026.01 -
Admissions Clerk - Transfer
Life Flora Hospital
2024.01 - 2026.04
Admissions Clerk
Life Kingsbury
2022.01 - 2024.01
Data Capturer - 6 M Contract
Charisma
2021.01 - 2021.07
Representative
Ilios Travel
2017.01 - 2018.01
Graduated - Filming
City Varsity School of Media And Creative Arts
Graduated - Documentary Film Making
UCT