ALEXIA MERCER
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proactive tennis coach committed to training athletes from beginner levels to advanced. Offering a several-year background in working with youngsters. A talented professional promoting a love of tennis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Sales Associate for music festivals
MADD Merch
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with event operations at Governors Ball in Queens, New York, and When We Were Young in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- -Collaborated with merchandise managers and sales team to optimize sales strategies and improve customer experience.
- -Created and organized visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance customer engagement.
- -Processed and analyzed merchandise to ensure product availability and quality during festival events and customer interactions.
Sales
Grossmont Community College
08.2017 - Current
- -Instructed and coordinated practice plans for 10-15 players weekly, enhancing skill development and technique.
- -Fostered leadership and teamwork among players, creating a positive environment applicable on and off the court.
- -Facilitated participation in league championships and state competitions with CCCAA, contributing to team success.
- Secured championship victory in the PCAC for five consecutive years.
- -Assisted Main Event Coordinators with organizing and supervising tournaments.
- -Gave aid to student athletes looking to transfer to 4-year Colleges.
- -Curated and planned social media content on Instagram and Facebook.
- -Photographed tournaments and team related activities for social media.
Private Tennis Coach
Private Tennis Coach
01.2017 - 06.2019
- -Developed and implemented high-performance training programs tailored to athletes' abilities and goals.
- - Conducted weekly training sessions with individual athletes while working for a competitive College Team.
- Created tailored tennis coaching plans for individual clients to enhance their skills.
- Evaluated stroke technique and footwork of athletes during personalized tennis lessons.
- Demonstrated serve, volley, and rally drills on court
Fletcher Hills Summer Camp Instructor
Lake Murray Tennis Club
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Led summer camp tennis lessons for youth at Lake Murray Tennis Club.
- -Demonstrated composure during group interactions to foster a positive environment. during group interactions in front of a group of individuals ranging in age and to be a role model through example.
- -Collaborated with tennis coaches from Lake Murray Tennis Club to instruct 80-100 kids weekly, ages 5-18, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Supervised children during activities, breaks, and court transitions.
- -Practiced composure during group interactions in front of a group of individuals ranging in age and to be a role model through example.
USTA Junior Team Tennis Coach
Barnes Tennis Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
- -Developed tailored training programs prioritizing safety and aligning with individual athlete abilities.
- -Promoted strong work ethic and values among athletes during training sessions.
- Encouraged athletes to adopt a strong work ethic during training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAAssociate of Arts - History
Grossmont Community College
La Mesa, CAAssociate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Grossmont Community College
La Mesa, CAAssociate of Arts - University Studies
Grossmont Community College
La Mesa, CASkills
- Tennis instruction
- Player development
- Athlete recruitment
- Match strategy
- Tennis program management
- Event management
- Social media marketing
- Google Workspace
- Effective communication
AWARDS
Nominated for ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Assistant Coach of the year in 2017 and 2023.
Timeline
Merchandise Sales Associate for music festivals
MADD Merch
06.2024 - 10.2024
Sales
Grossmont Community College
08.2017 - Current
Private Tennis Coach
Private Tennis Coach
01.2017 - 06.2019
USTA Junior Team Tennis Coach
Barnes Tennis Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Fletcher Hills Summer Camp Instructor
Lake Murray Tennis Club
06.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - History
Grossmont Community College
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Grossmont Community College
Associate of Arts - University Studies
Grossmont Community College