Greg Johnson
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) 604-505-3663,
Objective
To secure postion as Director of Tennis or Professional Coach. To bring my wealth of experience from all aspects of the tennis world which include business, playing, racket stringing , and a coaching to help produce a tennis program that is well rounded and enjoyable for all the club's membership.
Work Experience
Self Employed (01/01/2004 – Present)
Owner and operator of Racket Shack Enterprises Ltd. Retail Tennis Shop and web commerce site www.racketshack.com
Responsibilities: Involved in all aspects of the business. Web design, accounting, ordering, supply chain mangagement, and marketing.
Accomplishments: Amongst the top ten grossing specialty shops in Canada.
Head Tennis Pro (03/01/1995 – 05/15/1996)
Private Lessons, organizing junior program, tournaments and mixers. Hiring of Assistants. Worked under Tennis Director.
Last Employer: Eastern Suburbs Tennis Club - Sydney Australia
Assistant Tennis Professional (12/01/1994 – 02/28/1995)
Run junior programs during Australian Summer. Private lessons.
Last Employer: Bondi Beach Tennis Club-Sydney Australia
Assistant Tennis Professional (05/01/1986 – 06/30/1988)
Junior Programs, and Adult Clinics. Worked under Wayne Elderton.
Last Employer: North Shore Winter Club
Assistant Tennis Professional (07/01/1989 – 01/01/1990)
Private Lessons, Junior Programs, Mixers. Worked under Head Tennis Pro Gabriel Neascu.
Last Employer: Hollyburn Country Club
Education
Establishment: Hawaii Pacific University
Degree: B.A.
Education Period: 09/01/2000 - 06/10/2003
Speciality: Political Science/International Law
Average Grade: 3.5
Establishment: Capilano College
Degree: Associate Degree
Education Period: 09/01/1986 - 04/15/1988
Speciality: Business Administration
Skills
Highly successful tennis playing career. Very well rounded with business skills, coaching and playing. Good PR skill and and very approachable diplomatic personality.
Computer Skills: Have experience with Microsoft Works including Word and Excel. As well have experience in web design and upload.
Additional Information
Was in charge of summer tennis programs for North Van Rec Commission from 1986-1993. Ran the North and West Vancouver Public Parks Tournament (next largest tournament to Stanley Park in its day)in the same time period. Assistant Coach in 1994 for the Hawaii Pacific Sea Warriors Men's and Women's Teams. Sparring partner for ATP Tour Pro Michael Tebbut (ATP 30) 1995. Was one of the first pros to be taught the Actions method of coaching pioneered by Wayne Elderton which is the norm for Tennis Canada to this day.
Honors: College Athletic Scholarship Northern Arizona University 1989-1990. All Academic/All American Northern Arizona University NCAA Div 1 Tennis 1990 GPA 3.50. College Athletic Scholarship Hawaii Pacific University 1990-1993. All Academic/All American Hawaii Pacific University NAIA Div 1 GPA 3.43 Achieved World Ranking in 1995. Won Doubles at the Interior Open Grand Prix 2000. Tennis BC Provincial Doubles 35's champion 2009. Stanley Park Doubles Champion 35's 2009.
Professional Membership: USRSA
Certifications or Licensures: 1985 Tennis Canada Coach 1 Certification 1991 USNTA Certified Pro
Interests
My interest inlcude playing many sports. As well as tennis I enjoy golf, hockey, and skiing. Also, I enjoy spending time with my kids and trading Forex online.
References available on request