Christine Johnston
Point Pleasant,NJ
Summary
Dynamic tennis instructor with expertise in technique and strategy, successfully organized local tournaments and enhanced player performance through tailored drills. Proven leadership in youth development and equipment management, fostering a positive learning environment. Previously excelled as a Sales Assistant at Merrill Lynch, delivering exceptional customer service and building lasting client relationships.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tennis Instructor
Self
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Instructed individual and group tennis sessions, focusing on technique and strategy improvement.
- Evaluated player performance, providing constructive feedback to foster growth and confidence.
- Organized local tournaments, facilitating competitive opportunities for students to showcase skills.
- Maintained equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
- Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
- Raised awareness about the importance of sportsmanship, emphasizing fair play during lessons and competition situations.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by maintaining open communication with students and their families.
- Maintained a safe playing environment by enforcing safety guidelines during all instructional sessions effectively.
- Enhanced player agility and coordination with carefully designed drills and exercises.
School Volunteer
Montgomery County School System
09.2001 - 06.2019
- Organized educational activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules, ensuring adequate support for school events and functions.
- Developed and implemented programs promoting community involvement in school initiatives.
- Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating strong work ethic, active participation, and commitment to education throughout all volunteer activities.
- Supported the school''s fundraising efforts, raising funds for extracurricular activities and resources.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Enhanced student engagement by introducing educational games and hands-on activities during lessons.
- Encouraged and guided students struggling academically, delivering support and assistance.
- Helped with planning and implementation of school fundraisers to bring in needed monies for school.
- Optimized library operations to improve student access to educational materials.
- Facilitated positive learning environment, assisting teachers with classroom management.
- Improved library resource utilization, cataloging books and managing checkouts to ensure accessibility.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Sales Assistant
Merrill Lynch
11.1989 - 06.1996
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Assisted in managing client accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely updates to information.
- Collaborated with financial advisors to prepare reports and presentations for client meetings.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing team productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
- Built rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA06-1987
Skills
- Expertise in tennis techniques
- Group leadership
- Group instruction proficiency
- Youth development expertise
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Administrative support
- Prioritization
- Assertiveness
- Account management
Certification
- Certified in first aid
Timeline
Tennis Instructor
Self
03.2018 - 03.2020
School Volunteer
Montgomery County School System
09.2001 - 06.2019
Sales Assistant
Merrill Lynch
11.1989 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Lynchburg