Tom Stokes Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Contract role as Head of Kitting Out for for TeamGB ahead of Paris 2024

Twickenham

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the design and implementation of the overall Transport and Logistics strategy and plan for all participating Teams, match officials and key stakeholders for Cricket World Cup 2019.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the operational and logistical delivery of multiple mass participation challenge events across the UK, working for key corporate and third sector clients

• Multi-million pound budget review and forecasting across RFU performance pathway • Established the National Performance Programme • Support age group Team Managers to achieve highest standards of operational support for World Cup and Six Nations tournament participation. • Managed the RFU Logistics Manager and oversaw the RFU's relationship with its warehouse and logistics provider to deliver improvements to stock control systems and procedures.

Twickenham

I was responsible for managing all services and functions required to support the successful operation of the England Senior Men’s TeamKey responsibilities: • Annual forecasting and management of multi-million pound operational budget to service England Senior Team. • Working in conjunction with England Head Coach to set the squad itinerary for all core periods• Ensuring, along with the England Head Coach and Head of Rugby Operations, that all administrative functions efficiently fulfilled.• England Senior Team’s lead contact for all tournament operations and officials• Working with the performance staff (coaching, medical, strength & conditioning) to assess and collate a full scope of team operations requirements. • Responsible for identifying domestic and international training and accommodation facilities to meet these needs, agreeing contractual arrangements and acting as the relationship owner with the venues. • Liaison with foreign Unions and Federations to plan and agree international tour arrangements. Accountable for all freight, transportation, visa and security associated with overseas travel. • Working in partnership with RFU Commercial department and major sponsors such as O2, QBE, and Eden Park to develop sponsorship activation plans

Responsible for strategic planning, implementation and management of key areas within RFUW Performance programme - focused on the delivery of Talent Identification and Player Development programmes services and operations.

o Implemented comprehensive talent identification processes linking Regional and National programmes working with professional and volunteer staffo Managed the delivery of RFUW High Performance Academies o Established National Talent Development Group (Sept 2005) and managed delivery of programmeo Management of Talented Athlete Scholarship Programme and service delivery

Secondment

Invitation appointment to the 2017 Management Team, responsible for the design and delivery of the logistics strategy covering 15 UK, Ireland and New Zealand training and hotel bases through the training fortnight and six-week tour. Key responsibilities: • Leadership of the advance party group to prepare all team training ground and accommodation facilities in advance of team’s arrival and ensure all requirements and functions in place and delivered.• Communication and co-ordination with all Lions staff and departments relating to international and domestic logistics• Acted as a key liaison for the major commercial partners (including Canterbury, Land Rover, Rhino)

Bsc Sports Coaching, Uwic

Activities and Societies: Exercise Physiology Research DissertationUWIC

Msc Management, People, Places, Perspectives

Activities and Societies: PgCert, PgDip, MSc Management

Pgdip International Sports Law, Sports Law