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Jennifer Azevedo

Summary

2022 United States Professional Tennis Association Southern California Large Facilities Manager of the Year. 2022 Female Executive of the Year - Santa Clarita Elite Magazine. Highly skilled in all athletic teaching positions within a Sports and Tennis Club with 4 years experience in leadership, both as Sports Director and General Manager for 3 years. Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities and continued growing culture of teamwork and loyalty. Growth of Food & Beverage department through rebuilding of Clubhouse Bar and creation of Porch Bar & Grill to return the concept of club as a second home.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

The Paseo Club
11.2020 - Current

- Accountable to the success of the entire private club operation which sits on 8 acres and includes a 55,000 square foot club house and fitness facility, 12 tennis courts, 11 Pickleball courts, Food and Beverage, Aquatics, and Kids' club. Supervise 35 full time employees and 65 part time employees.


- Navigated the Club through COVID-19 and increased membership from 870 to 1450. Approaching cut off and a wait list - first time in 20 year history.


- Oversaw the renovations of the Clubhouse, Pool, and Pickleball facility - ahead of schedule and under budget.


- Built Porch Bar & Grill to coordinate with growth of pickleball - separate Food & Beverage component to add to the club in 2023. New offerings of Club Cafe, Clubhouse Bar, and Porch Bar and Grill to promote F&B growth and success, along with return of Private events.


- Increased revenue from 1.6m to 3.1m


- Club automation growth and use club-wide


- MXM Metrics - member satisfaction consistently rated at 9.0 better over the last 3 years.

Director of Athletics

The Paseo Club
02.2019 - 09.2019

- Oversaw the tennis, aquatics, pickleball and Group exercise programs.


- Created Pickleball Program which now includes over 450 players/members. Oversaw construction of 11 pickleball courts.


- Tournament Director for three sanctioned Pickleball tournaments which included over 900 participants.


- Navigated club at start of pandemic to pivot through dozens of changes from LA County and Health Department to keep the doors open and members' interests first.

Tennis Director

The Paseo Club
02.2019 - 09.2019

- Increased revenue for all tennis events


- Revamped juniors' programming, including homeschool juniors' program

Tennis Coach

Valencia High School
01.2019 - 06.2021

- Head coach with responsibilities including fundraising efforts, planning schedules, determining lineups, and parent interaction. League Champs: Girls: 09, 10, 11, 13 & 14. CIF Champs D2 2014. Boys: 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 19,

Education

Master of Science - Sports Management

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2002

Skills

- USPTA Tennis Professional, Elite Status

- IPTPA Pickleball Professional

- NCEP Personal Trainer & Group Ex Instructor

- TRIBE Certified Coach

- Boston and Chicago Marathon Qualifier

- Ironman

Awards

- 2022 USPTA Southern California Division Large Facilities Manager of the Year.


- 2022 Female Executive of the Year - Santa Clarity Elite Magazine.

Timeline

General Manager

The Paseo Club
11.2020 - Current

Director of Athletics

The Paseo Club
02.2019 - 09.2019

Tennis Director

The Paseo Club
02.2019 - 09.2019

Tennis Coach

Valencia High School
01.2019 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Sports Management

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Cal Poly
Jennifer Azevedo