JERI INGRAM

14808 Cobblestone Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20905

240-676-6522

Experienced Athletic Facilitator and Administrator with a background in Tennis, Business, Event Management, Partnerships, Programs and Facilities

EDUCATION

American University, Washington, DC December 2005

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration w/concentration in Marketing/Management

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS AND COACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

TENNIS DIRECTOR, DC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, Washington DC2/2010 – present

Tennis Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, Washington DC

  • Coach of High Performance, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, and Tiny Tots programs
  • Creation and implementation of a Tennis Program map to include programs in all 8 Wards of Washington DC
  • Creation of DPR Summer Camp Tennis Enhancement located at 30 tennis camps, exposing 600 students to tennis
  • Implementation of 14 programs to include tennis for tiny-tots, juniors of all levels, adults, seniors, and leagues
  • Creation and publication of curriculum and logic models for all programs under tennis management
  • Facility maintenance management and annual planning for 168 tennis courts throughout DPR
  • Permit approval for all DPR tennis courts in recreation facilities and parks
  • Procurement and inventory of equipment, supplies, and special event needs annually for all tennis programming
  • Manage a staff of 30 individuals annually- Summer seasonal hiring management of over 30 additional staff, SYEP Job Coach
  • Partnership Coordination - manage 10 partnerships and volunteer organizations within the tennis programming map
  • Manage partnerships with DCPS, RWLC, USTA, CTA’s, other government agencies and private organizations
  • Special Event coordination to include play days, leagues, Citi Open tennis events, Kastles tennis events, Junior Team Tennis teams, Arthur Ashe Kids Day travel
  • Provide training for full time staff, contractors, partners, volunteers, and seasonal staff twice a year to remain current in tennis industry standards
  • Responsible for approximately $200,000.00 in donations in the past 2 years
  • Tennis Facility and Tennis Program Impact Consultant on Construction of $18 million Tennis Facility Renovation of SETLC

Site Director, SETLC2/2010 – 1/2014

  • Coach of High Performance, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner, and Tiny Tots programs
  • Director of Tennis, Education, and Sew & Know programming at Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
  • Management of tennis program, fitness program, nutrition program, education program, Sew and Know program, cultural events, special events, tennis tournaments, tennis partnerships
  • Management of facilities, maintenance, human resources, procurement, staff, SYEP, partnerships, volunteers, and payroll
  • Responsible for approximately $60, 000.00 in donations in the past 2 years

Junior Outreach Coordinator 2/2010 – 12/2010

  • Coordinate Junior Outreach Tennis with SETLC, DPR facilities, other community organizations and numerous DCPS schools.
  • Implement tennis play sessions, in-service training events for coaches, after school programs, socials, and mentoring programs
  • Market programs through multiple streams of information sharing ie. Electronic, flyers, social networking, site visits, telephone
  • Provide program schedules regarding schedules, programming requirements, procedures and fees
  • Curriculum development for on-site and off-site programs and activities.
  • Procure and inventory off-site space, equipment, and supplies
  • Monitor evaluate, and submit reporting of tennis programs, education programs, staff, participants, activities, incidents, and events

CREATE TENNIS, Inc. Washington DC 2/2009 –2/2010

Director of Athletics and Total Fitness

  • Provided a wide variety of coaching programs that met the needs of members and participants
  • Coached Intermediate, Beginner, Tiny Tots programs in an after school environment
  • Increased membership brought about by coaching activities
  • Supported marketing and promotional initiatives outside the core coaching programs
  • Created, managed, and implemented lesson plans to suit the needs of all levels of participants in the programs
  • Prepared teaching schedules and program materials for coaches
  • Community engagement - Established, maintained, and supported community relationships
  • Partnership Establishment and Development - maintained good working relationships with the organizations partners, personnel, participants and guest

Jeri Ingram Résumé 2

  • Corresponded with principals, teachers, educational facilitators, and parents on a consistent and timely basis
  • Participated in tennis coaching workshops and professional development opportunities
  • Partnered w/ Walker Jones Education Campus to implement 3 training sessions weekly and create a Junior Team Tennis Team
  • Junior Team Tennis Team won District Championship after 1 year of training

KSB VENTURES, Washington DCJanuary 2006 – May 2006

Athletic Administration for Raymond Benton - Internship

  • Assisted Marketing Director in office administration
  • Created and edited event program correspondence, proposals, letters, memos, and take dictation
  • Collaborated in contract negotiations - conference calls, meetings, site visits
  • Researched target markets, organizations, companies and persons for event sponsorship and site locations
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries, meetings, and appointments internally and for clients

TENNIS ANYONE/TENNIS IMPACT TENNIS CAMP/CLINIC 1997 - 2003

Owner and Operator

Head Tennis Professional

GEORGETOWN VISITATION TENNIS CLUB, Washington, DC 1998 - 2001

Head Tennis Professional

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY TENNIS PROFESSIONAL, Washington, DC 1997 - 1999

Assistant Tennis Professional

Assistant Tennis Team Coach

IMG - NICK BOLLETTIERI SPORTS ACADEMY/BLACK DYNAMICS INC., Bradenton, FL1997-1998

Program Director/Private Coach

  • Private coach to four nationally top ranked junior tennis players
  • Coached the “Elite Program” students, including highly ranked international and national players
  • Collaborated on/off court training with private instructors
  • Administered evaluations of program prospects
  • Trained students in sports psychology, nutrition, fitness, strategy, and optimal time management
  • Assisted in fund-raising/marketing for Black Dynamics Incorporated and the Black Dynamics Foundation
  • Prepared tournament schedules, training schedules, and travel arrangements
  • Corresponded with parents on a timely basis

WASHINGTON TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WTEF), Washington, DC 1993 - 1997

Special Events Coordinator/Professional Tennis Instructor

  • Coordinated special events on a monthly basis at inner city schools and at the WTEF
  • Spoke in a motivational capacity at seminars, school assemblies, and special events
  • Coached the Reebok Urban Youth Tennis Academy, Fila Arthur Ashe Tennis Academy, and Arthur Ashe tutorial/tennis children’s program
  • Implemented lesson strategies in on court training, sports psychology, and physical conditioning

WOMENS TENNIS ASSOCIATION (WTA) 1988 - 1996

Professional Tennis Player

  • Career low 130 ranked player on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tour
  • Managed tournament scheduling, travel arrangements, budgets and accounts
  • Prepared promotional portfolios
  • Spoke in a motivational/informational capacity to community organization participants, junior players, and scholastic students

CERTIFICATIONS: USPTR Certified Professional – 10&under, USPTR Certified Professional Adult Development, USTA Community Tennis Certified, USTA Recreation Coach Certified, USTA High Performance Certified

RELEVANT ASSOCIATIONS:USTA/National Junior Team Tennis Committee Member – 2013, USTA/Mid Atlantic Chair, Junior Team Tennis Committee – 2013, 2nd Vice President USTA/Washington DC Board of Directors – 2013

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), United States Tennis Association (USTA), United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR), Jack and Jill of America

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS: Tennis Professional of the Year 2011 –USTA, Mid Atlantic,Volunteer of the Year 2010 –USTA, Washington Tennis Association,University of Maryland Tennis Team Captain 1989, ACC Most Valuable Player 1989 – Undefeated in the ACC, Montgomery County High School All American (1984 – 1988), High School All Metropolitan (1984 – 1988), Undefeated for 4 years – 1st in Maryland history, Washington Tennis & Education Foundation Sponsor