Manager Staff
Resume:
Nate Wright
Los Angeles CA *****
***********@*****.***
TGA Premier Sports
National Senior Director of Programming & Curriculum (2016-2018)
Launched 3rd franchise (TGA Team Sports)
- Researched and developed curriculum for 6 new sports (flag football, volleyball, lacrosse, cheerleading, floor hockey, ultimate disc)
- Lead trainer for new franchises
- Developed relationships with National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) for sports listed above
- Formed vendor relationships to service franchise needs
- Created skill based video training series for each sport to train new staff
Created national coach of the year program to honor field staff around the country
Franchise organization grew from 60 to73 locations
Led and directed primary business operations, working closely with reports to define operating standards, ensure operational excellence, identify resource constraints and resolve critical path issues.
Provided strategic leadership and direction to direct reports ensuring activities align with business objectives, culture and values of the company.
Continually reviewed systems and processes, implementing improvements for maximum efficiency and consistency within the various business lines and geographical locations in the company.
Developed and manage operations budget, recommend cap-ex programs in support of operations and business growth, and identify effective cost-reduction efforts.
Performs other duties that may be assigned.
TGA Premier Golf & Tennis
National Program Director (2010 – 2018)
Launched 2nd franchise (TGA Premier Youth Tennis)
- Lead franchise trainer for new chapter locations
- Business development mentor for new & existing franchise owners
- Restructured company curriculum & programming department
- Produced & directed training video series
- Reorganized HR on-boarding process
Signed a national partnership with United States Tennis Association (USTA)
- Became a certified youth tennis instructor (USTA / USPTA)
- Completed level 2 master teacher training (USTA)
Sold master franchise rights to owners in Canada & Spain
Created a Curriculum Advisory Committee to guide programming department
Secured $25,000 annual funding through non-profit grant organizations
- Created partnerships with local professional sports organizations (LA Kings, LA Clippers, LA Dodgers, LA Galaxy)
Southern California Golfers Association (SCGA)
Youth on Course Initiative / Affiliate Club President & Chairman (2009-2010)
Created marketing plans to draw new memberships
Conducted certification days for new members
Organized tournaments for club players
Coordinated outings with other affiliate clubs
Southern California Professional Golfers Association (SCPGA) Junior Tour Metro Field Staff Manager (2008-2009)
Hosted 35 annual tournaments throughout Southern California
Managed 10 field staff employees
Conducted golf tournaments with up to 144 players in the field The SoCal Swing
Tour Director (Summer 2007)
Organized 2 Week traveling camp from Santa Barbara to San Diego
- Liaised with public & private golf courses to create trip itinerary
- Created marketing plan to attract new customers, ages 11 – 17
- Responsible for all travel arrangements, communication and rate negotiation with courses, extra-curricular activities, food and safety of the camp Total Golf Adventures
LA Program Operations Manager/Director (2003-Current)
Launched flagship location in Los Angeles
Managed 60+ facility programs running seasonal youth programming
- Introduced the game of golf to 2500 students annually
Partnered with LA City Parks & Recreation for camps in West LA
Staff recruiter / trainer
- Managed team of 25-40 part time employees
Assisted in company expansion into franchising (2006)
- Developed curriculum & supporting materials for franchise support
- Designed marketing templates and sales materials
- Trained new franchise owners on program curriculum and operations
Franchise organization grew from 1 to 40 locations
- Created an interactive student handbook to increase revenue and the educational value of the program
- Created a 5 level program to retain students
- Created staff training video series to expedite on-boarding process
Developed relationships with vendors & strategic partners Education
University of Southern California (2003)
Bachelor of Arts – Major: Music Theory and Composition & Minor: Musical Theater / Anthropology
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