Edgar Linares
Brookhaven,GA
Summary
Dynamic advertising and tennis professional with 20+ years of combined experience in advertising and the tennis industry with professional teaching expertise. Excel in building programs that enhance customer experience with exceptional communication skills building mutually beneficial relationships. Experience in team management. Tennis brand ambassador for 10 years representing brands including Tecnifibre, Wilson, and Head.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Tennis Professional
Capital City Club
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service and built strong member relationships resulting in incremental revenue through increased product sales, lessons, and memberships
- Responsible for incorporating new tennis programs to drive higher engagement across the tennis membership
- Implemented new strategic teaching techniques and promoted staff adoption to enhance member experience
- Promoted new equipment to members based on skillset and level to enhance overall customer experience and match performance
Head Tennis Professional
Ansley Golf Club
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Built and maintained strong tennis membership at one of Atlanta’s largest tennis clubs with approximately 500 tennis members
- Increase member’s knowledge of tennis equipment to drive product sales
- Manage several different tennis programs across various membership targets including men, women, and juniors
- Proven experience in developing and mentoring competitive junior players resulting in collegiate level players
- Instrumental in organizing and planning one of the largest annual pro-amateur charity fundraising tennis events in Atlanta
- Other Position Held: Tennis Professional | 2014-2018
Tennis Professional
Country Club of Roswell
01.2013 - 01.2014
Tennis Professional
Midtown Athletic Club
01.2013
Sr. Art Director for YUM! Brands Incorporated
Creative Alliance
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Responsible for the development and overall consistency of creative materials for YUM! Brands across merchandising, point-of-purchase, event, and packaging materials
- Partnered directly with senior marketing directors to develop merchandising and packaging materials to drive sales for market tests and national promotions
- Responsible for directing professional food photography shoots for all YUM! brands ensuring final output adhered to brand standards
- Lead conceptual creative process for various projects to strategically reach a new audience and drive new growth in Hispanic target markets
- Other Positions Held: Art Director| 2014-2018
Education
USPTR - certified professional -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INSkills
- Team leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Budget management
- Strong customer service
Accomplishments
- Named Adult Head Professional of the Year, 2020, Georgia Professional Tennis Association
- Inducted to the Hall of Fame, 2012, University of Southern Indiana
- Recognition on the Honor List, 2002, University of Southern Indiana
- Certified as a Professional, Professional Tennis Registry
Timeline
Head Tennis Professional
Capital City Club
01.2022 - Current
Head Tennis Professional
Ansley Golf Club
01.2014 - 01.2022
Tennis Professional
Country Club of Roswell
01.2013 - 01.2014
Tennis Professional
Midtown Athletic Club
01.2013
Sr. Art Director for YUM! Brands Incorporated
Creative Alliance
01.2004 - 01.2011
USPTR - certified professional -
University of Southern Indiana
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