Wayne R. Keeler

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Wayne R. Keeler

ad0vi4@r.postjobfree.com 655 Banyan Road, Vero Beach, FL 32963 772-***-**** www.thefamilytennispro.com

Education

Salem College, Salem, West Virginia

Graduated 1978 Bachelor's Degree – Physical Education

● Certification by the United States Professional Tennis Registry, 1985 Experience

Hidden Palms Tennis Club 4291 5th Place Southwest, Vero Beach, FL 32968 Head Pro July 2011 – Present

Private Lessons 50 hours per week

Clinics, Team Practice, Men’s and Ladies Nites, Stroke of the Week

Engaging local schools for student participation

Marketing through TV, Internet, and Radio

Open Houses and Workshops

Programs for Adults and Juniors

Customer Service

Sport and Wellness Tennis Club 17 Starr Road, Danbury, CT 06810 Director / Tennis Pro September 2005 – July 2011

Enhanced 10 & Under Age Group Program

Marketing through Flyers and Tennis Carnivals

Engaging local schools’ participation

Managed all programs, Adult, Group, Team Practice, Private Lessons, Mixers

Coached Men’s and Women’s USTA Teams

Coached JTT Tennis

Midtown Athletic Club Chicago 2020 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago IL 60647 New Member Director / Tennis Pro June 2000 – September 2005

Position was created for my hire

Expanded Junior Program membership by over 120%

#1 Tennis Pro for Midtown Tennis and Tennis Corporation of America for 3 years

Gave lessons 60 hours per week with Clinics, Team Practice, Groups, and Private

Implemented programs designed individually for specific members and their families

Personal Pro for the late Vic Braden, who was Guest Pro at the Club every year, which was featured on television

Huge success with New Member Night, once a month, that gathered nearly 200 people for the clinic, after which, in one night, close to 40 people took memberships

Tournament Director for the BG Nationals 14 for 3 consecutive years

Created Future Stars for Juniors which has been adapted by Clubs around the nation Wayne R. Keeler

Willow Grove Racquet Club Willow Grove, PA 19090 Head Pro September 1984 – June 2000

Second club in the nation with indoor courts

Made TV commercial for 1992 US Open (ran every night)

Created tennis programs, Stroke of the Week, Men’s and Ladie’s Night Out

Doubles Leagues, Singles Leagues

Skills

● Over 30 years experience teaching and coaching tennis at all age levels

● Effective use of radio, television, and Internet for the promotion of club affiliations and the game of tennis

● Engaging personality with wide appeal

● Instructional videos available on YouTube and website (www.thefamilytennispro.com)

● Expert communication abilities