Chris Lang

WORK HISTORY Jan 02 ¡V Sept 02 Newport Squash Club Newport, RI Squash Pro „« Promoted, coordinated and managed defunct adult and junior squash programs „« Developed intra-club promotions to increase membership and participation „« Increased program membership sales 20% first year; 25% second year „« Maintained and resurrected grass-roots junior program Oct 98 ¡V June 99* Concourse Athletic Club Atlanta, GA Squash Director „« Planned, organized and managed adult & junior programs „« Developed all levels of play via daily clinics, lessons & leagues „« Personally maintained a capacity schedule of lessons on a commissioned basis „« Increased overall member participation in activities 40% „« Generated 45% increase in program revenue within five months „« Solicited sales leads via aggressive marketing strategy „« Expanded pro-shop sales 50% „« Raised capital necessary to host 1st women¡¦s professional tournament in Atlanta „« Solicited funds for junior development project „« Created niche for junior participation in programming „« Organized, promoted and directed monthly / seasonal squash social activities and tournaments, including professional exhibitions * Offered and accepted job in demolition from member, hence reason for short tenure Oct 96 ¡V April 98 Piping Rock Club Locust Valley, NY Squash Director „« Co-managed and coordinated adult & junior squash programs „« Increased member participation via personal contact, pitching, cold calls & mailings „« Delivered marketing strategies to induce greater member support in events to maximize profit margins „« Implemented computer based league software increasing league participation 100% and league revenue 75% „« Increased pro-shop & stringing revenue 35% during tenure „« Solicited sponsor packages at C level & personal level for professional tournaments May 94 ¡V Oct 96 New Mexico Sports & Wellness Albuquerque, NM Squash Director „« Promoted, coordinated and managed adult and junior squash programs „« Organized, directed and managed programs in two facilities „« Developed intra-club promotions to increase membership and participation „« Increased program membership sales 20% first year; 25% second year „« Accounted for generation of sponsors, prize money and revenue for annual professional tournament, as well as annual budget „« Doubled tournament sponsorship revenue 2nd year „« Developed grass-roots junior program increasing participation & revenue 100% Nov 91 ¡V May 94 Newport Squash Club Newport, RI Assistant Teaching Professional „« Co-managed and coordinated junior squash program „« Emphasized development and motivation of players via participation in constructive and energetic lesson activities „« Other duties included selling of pro-shop merchandise and racquet stringing EDUCATION Fordham University Bronx, New York 1987-90 „« Major - Marketing SPECIAL ACHEIVEMENTS „« Current ¡V sponsored by Head Racquet Sports „« Current ¡V Regional Referee in USSRA database „« 2001-¡¥02 - U.S. Squash National Ranking #4 - Men¡¦s 30+ division „« Completed Ironman Florida Triathlon - November 2000 „« Canadian Squash Racquets Association - International Level II Certified Coach „« Winner - United States Squash National Championships Men¡¦s B Division - October 1993