Experience

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  Brookstone country club

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Head professional

  • Successfully created & established the most active Adult & Junior Program in West Cobb, Georgia• Supervised & motivated students who received scholarships to UNC, Samford, College of Charleston, Elon, & Appalachian State• Initiated and established strong rapport with sales representatives with companies such as Nike, Adidas, Wilson, Prince, & Oakley o Was on National Advisory Staff with Adidas & Prince • Sanctioned State & Southern tournament events for highly competitive juniors and adults Show less

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  Eagle watch tennis

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2015

  Director of junior tennis

  • Structured, implemented, & presided over Program Development of more than 500 members annually.• Coordinated and continually improved Program to increase sales as follows; 2012-2013 gross sales increased 11%. 2013-2014 gross sales increased 16%. 2014-2015 gross sales increased 35%• Negotiated scholarships for more than 50 junior athletes to attend & represent universities such as University of Tennessee, Air Force, Mount Saint Mary, Georgia Southern, Carson-Newman, Samford, Furman, Auburn-Montgomery, & Mercer• Sanctioned, instituted, and administered tournaments for athletes while promoting awareness for organizations such as United Way, ICOR, CHOICES, Davis Goes to China, and others.• Implemented and strengthened pathway for child growth and development from 10U-18U which USTA Georgia and other states replicated• Administered a year-round Professional staff of employees with more than 100 years combined experience leading the Program to become the most successful Program in Cherokee county and a top competitive Program within the state of Georgia• Negotiated accounts such as Nike, Addidas, Wilson, Oakley, Maui Jim, Prince, & Head/Penn, & Yonex to enhance the membership experience for the Eagle Watch Tennis Associationo Was on National Advisory Staff with Addidas, Wilson, Yonex, & Maui Jim. Show less

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  Usta ga junior competition

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2016

  Chairman (volunteer)

  • Moderated all ongoing recommendations of growth & development of Georgia competition for more than 5000 athletes. • Formulated the Program & Pathway for 1200 junior athletes that would systematically influence families & coaches to follow “best path” philosophies over a 2-8 year junior “career” time frame• Presided over all age groups and competitive categories seeing annual increases ranging from 3-49% positive growth within each Program’s implementation, development, and participation under my leadership Show less

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  Towne laker magazine

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  Freelance writer

  • Monthly magazine distributed to 74,400 resident and local businesses in Cherokee county.• Articles identified the importance development and strong relationships being the focal point for success in junior athletes. • Articles focused on how lessons learned in a sports-based environment correlate to individualized life lessons.

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  Beck tennis academy

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2018

  Tennis professional

  • Home School athletic training grew between 33-120% during the 3½ years I lead the Program. • Monthly & annual goal setting and attainability was primary focus keeping athletes motivated to compete at State, Sectional, and National levels.• Organized enhanced player development and National tournament travel for more than 100 athletes annually.• Furnished & administered Structured weekly Lesson Plans for 6-10 staff members.• Continually educated clients regarding “best pathways to success” while introducing United State Tennis Associa-tion’s NetGen athletic program rollout for more than 100,000 children nationwide.• Client development of all ages and ability levels through private and group lessons. Show less

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  Brookstone

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

  Director of tennis / head pro

  • Structure & Implementing Adult & Junior Programs for 3500+ homes within the community.• Junior Program implementation grew more than 300% within first year and has increased more than 40% each year thereafter.• Increased Adult Programs & client services by 60% in an already predominant Adult membership• Office Management & Sales skills included use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, ADP Payroll, & Oracle soft-ware.• Partner with local Schools establishing growth of participation averaging 25% per team.• Average closing sales specific to my department were more than sixty new memberships each year between 2018-2020. • While membership averaged just over 500 members annually, my department maintained a 92% retention rate.• Structuring all Accounts, Programs, Point of Sales, and Regulations & Policies for my department.• Strong product knowledge of accounts include international companies such as Maui Jim, Babolat, & Wilson. Show less

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  Exp realty

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2023

  Realtor & real estate investor

  Realtor & Investor

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  Freelance

  Sept 2021 - now

  Tennis coach

  • Positive presence both on and off the Tennis court• Strong Work Ethic & Communication skills• Relationships with USTA Atlanta, USTA Georgia, & USTA Southern, as well as many Tennis Professionals and Academies around Georgia • Knowledgeable in all areas of Junior Development from grass roots to high performance• Business Structure & Development• Team Leadership & Collaboration

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  Compass

  Jan 2023 - now

  Principal, realtor, & legacy builder

  I service buyers, sellers, & investors in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Woodstock, Canton, Marietta & the surrounding areas to find the homes where community loves, supports, and engages with one another to help loved ones flourish.