Costin Fink
Sheboygan,Wisconsin
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Racquet Sports Professional III
Kohler Company
Kohler, Wisconsin
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high quality, evolving lessons to all ages and abilities
- Worked with Director of Tennis and Groups Coordinator to expand and enhance corporate pickleball events
- Partnered with Director of Tennis to create new Adult Tennis, and Pickleball Programming and Events.
- Duties included racquet repair and customization in pro shop, seasonal clay court maintenance, and assisting with running club leagues, camps, and USTA Tournaments.
Racquets Professional
Lancaster Country Club
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted group lessons in accordance with the weekly theme
- Gave group lessons and adjusted lesson plans depending on age/ability
- Delivered high quality private lessons to the standard of the Director of Tennis.
Team Leader
Target
Madison, WI
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Developed and maintained store policies and procedures.
- Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
- Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of 20+ employees.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate promotional activities and events in-store.
- Resolved guest complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
Staff Professional
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Hartland, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 01.2022
- Taught lessons to all ages and abilities
- Started Cardio Tennis Program
- Assisted Adult Tennis and Junior Tennis Managers with introductory lessons to new members.
Tennis Professional
Sand Valley Golf Resort
Nekoosa, Wisconsin
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught lessons to all ages and abilities
- Coordinated with Marketing Team to develop marketing strategy and give lessons to Media persons and their families
- Reached out to clubs in the surrounding areas to increase day guest court usage
- Coordinated with Golf Operations Team to ensure proper staffing and signage for tennis events.
Head Girls Tennis Coach
Oregon School District
Oregon, Wisconsin
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for overseeing team of 44 girls, running varsity and junior varsity practices and matches
- Responsible for scheduling varsity and junior varsity matches and coordinating class absences and bus times with school district
- Duties included weekly communication with parents, handling uniform orders, handling parent complaints and concerns, keeping athletic director and athletic assistant apprised of all matters related to scheduling, travel, parent concerns, injuries, and absences.
Education
Director of Racquet Sports Certificate
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLBusiness Administration
St. Norbert College
De Pere, WIProfessional Tennis Management
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISkills
- Customer Service
- Tournament Stringing
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Relationship Building
- Dynamic Leadership
- Event Creation/Management
Specialty Coaching, Speaking and Awards
- 10/01/22, Tennis Congress, Faculty Staff, Coached Adult Athletes on Doubles Strategy and Tactics while working on Technique
- 11/01/22, Wisconsin High School Coaches Convention, Presenter, Presented Drills for High School Coaches in Wisconsin that focused on drills maximizing court utilization and coach maximization with player self-fed drills.
- 02/01/23, Professional Tennis Registry, Award Recipient, Received PTR Wisconsin Coach of the Year Award
- 08/01/24, Racquet Sports Professionals Association, Award Recipient, Received RSPA Midwest Division Elevate Award
Miscellaneousexperience
- 09/01/23- Present, United States Tennis Association, Cardio Tennis National Trainer, Trained Coaches on how to deliver the Cardio Tennis Workout to clients, Delivered Cardio Tennis Workouts and Triples Experiences for a range of tennis events
- 12/01/23- Present, Racquet Sports Professionals Association- Midwest Division, Wisconsin State President/Social Media Coordinator, Collected photographs and videos from members and posted them to social media., Helped organize division conferences and coordinated vendors for trade show.
- 09/01/19, 12/01/21, Ferris State University, Men's and Women's Tennis Team Student Assistant Coach/Stringer, Strung racquets in a consistent and timely manner for the Men's and Women's Teams., Assisted in on-Court Coaching for both Men's and Women's Teams.
- 12/01/19, 05/01/22, Ferris State University, Club Tennis President, Oversaw all club tennis operations, Delegated tasks and followed up with officers to ensure tasks were completed, Ran weekly meetings to discuss what was upcoming for the club and what activities could be planned in the future., Registered club for tournaments and submitted paperwork to Rec Sports in a timely manner., Oversaw efficient and timely collection of dues for club members
- 09/01/19, 10/01/23, Capital City Tennis Classic, Board of Directors/Social Media Coordinator/Tournament Stringer, Attended Weekly Meetings to setup the first Men's Professional Tennis Tournament in Michigan, Promoted tournament on Social Media Websites and posted pictures and stories during the tournament, Strung player racquets during tournament ensuring consistent, efficient and professional quality up to player and coach standards.
Certificationsandmemberships
- Certified Elite Professional, Racquet Sports Professionals Association, 2019-2024
- Certified Pickleball Professional, Racquet Sports Professionals Association, 2023-2024
- Certified Tennis Professional- Level 2, Professional Tennis Registry, 2015-2024
- Certified Coach, Professional Platform Tennis Registry, 2021-2024
- Certified Coach, Professional Pickleball Registry, 2021-2024
- Member, Directors Club of America, 2023-2024
- Client, SETS Consulting, 2024
Certification
- RSPA Elite Professional
- RSPA Pickleball Professional
- PTR Level 2 Professional
- PPR Certified Coach
- PPTR Certified Coach
- Directors Club of America
- SETS Consulting Client
Timeline
Racquet Sports Professional III
Kohler Company
08.2023 - Current
Racquets Professional
Lancaster Country Club
01.2023 - 06.2023
Staff Professional
Wisconsin Athletic Club
09.2022 - 01.2022
Tennis Professional
Sand Valley Golf Resort
05.2021 - 08.2021
Team Leader
Target
04.2017 - 08.2022
Head Girls Tennis Coach
Oregon School District
02.2016 - 07.2017
- RSPA Elite Professional
- RSPA Pickleball Professional
- PTR Level 2 Professional
- PPR Certified Coach
- PPTR Certified Coach
- Directors Club of America
- SETS Consulting Client
Director of Racquet Sports Certificate
University of Florida
Business Administration
St. Norbert College
Professional Tennis Management
Ferris State University
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