John M. Raker

**** **** ****** ******, *** #***, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

540-***-**** abpl2g@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience Summary

Managing Member Virginia Professional Tennis LLC, Harrisonburg, VA July 1999 Present

Since 2004, created new tennis program and event offerings for City of Harrisonburg using 4 venues. Began partnerships

with local & national groups: Girl Scouts, USTA, National Recreation & Parks Administration, Jr. Olympics, Charities,

USTA Pro Circuits and City Schools. Successfully marketed full-menu of programs with above industry growth rates.

Awarded national grant monies to fund city tennis, community involvement, marketing and strategic partnerships.

Hired, trained and evaluated successful staff teams. In 2008, created new Junior Leadership Team Program.

Directed 5-year USTA/ITF Women s Professional Tournament that was nationally recognized for community

involvement, charity fundraising, press achievements, sponsorship support, free admission and player hospitality.

Tennis Director Spotswood Country Club, Harrisonburg, VA May 1998 2011

Developed new programs & created linked instruction play offerings. Grew Junior instructional programs 800%..

Successfully operated lighted clay & hard court facility with disciplined operating budget use & capital project savings.

Created three- county Junior Valley Tennis Circuit & Rankings. In 2005, completed first tennis membership survey.

Successfully worked with tennis committee and staff to produce enjoyable tennis environment for members and guests.

Communicate with membership, guests, department heads and staff in effective, respectful and diplomatic manner.

Added custom programs, international special events, facility enhancements, all-certified staff and full-service pro shop.

Vice-President, North America Professional Tennis Registry, Hilton Head, SC July 1989 1996

Managed membership, advertising and field certification programs for largest international tennis coaching membership.

Hired, trained, and evaluated department teams and national field staff managed financial budgets & industry networks.

Actively trained over 1,000 teaching professionals via on-court led courses in 42 US States, Canada and Caribbean.

Built network of tennis teachers & coaches to assist with national industry special events, consultations and partnerships.

Women s Varsity Tennis Coach The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH August 1988 1989

Responsible for Assistant Coach and eight Student-Athletes competing in NCAA Division I Tennis. Managed scholarship

programs, travel schedule, operating budget, recruiting program, media needs, on-court training and fund-raising efforts.

Head Tennis Professional Westowne Tennis Club, Toledo, OH March 1987 1989

At 17-court indoor/outdoor club, led teaching staff (4), USTA Teams (11), instruction, tournaments and club events.

Education

The College of Wooster: Graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree from private, liberal arts college in four years.

Completed required independent study projects & junior semester at Institute of European Studies in Vienna, Austria.

Professional Achievements & Honors

PTR Master Professional (1999): currently one of 32 worldwide within tennis teaching membership of 14,500

Published author: TennisPro Magazine, tennis.com & TENNIS Magazine Nations Best Instructors cover story

USTA National Club Consultant (1 of 12) & USTA High Performance National Quickstart Trainer (1 of 22)

Tennis Industry National Tennis Program of the Month Award (February 2009 for Harrisonburg City Program)

USTA High Performance Coach, completed 3-part program including weeklong course at Harvard University

Tennis Industry Association/USTA Top 50 National Programs of the Year City of Harrisonburg & SCC (2006)

USTA National Committee Member (20th consecutive year): Have served on National Professional Competition,

Schools Program, Pro Circuits, Collegiate, National Tennis Center, Membership, Education & Recreation,

Community Development, Tennis Innovations, Organizational Membership and Presidents Committees

Elected President & Chairmen of the Board, USTA Mid-Atlantic Section, 2003-2004

Special Service Award, Virginia Skyline Council of Girl Scouts (2000) & Harrisonburg City Schools (2004)

Adult USTA Tournament of the Year for USTA Mid-Atlantic (2000) & USTA Virginia (1999)

President, Hilton Head Island Tennis Professionals Association, 1993-1994

#11 National Doubles Ranking, NCAA Division III, 1987 (presently hold 4 school tennis records)

Presenter at international & regional conferences. Published in national and regional industry publications.

Lifetime memberships: Professional Tennis Registry, Tennis Industry Association and US Tennis Association

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