Maurice Willacy
New York,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Tennis (High Performance)
Harlem Jr. Tennis And Education Program
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Organized successful local and regional tournaments, managing all aspects from planning to execution.
- Facilitated workshops for parents regarding college recruitment processes and scholarship opportunities in collegiate tennis programs.
- Inspired a passion for tennis among players by sharing personal experiences as a former competitive athlete.
- Implemented safety protocols for practice sessions and matches, ensuring the well-being of all participants at all times.
Executive Director
MY ELITE10S
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - Current
- Oversee operations of tennis, delegate staff repsonsibilities
- Allocating budget resources, formulating policies, coordinating business operations, monitoring staff, managing operational costs, ensuring premium customer service, improving administration processes, hiring and training employees
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
Director of Junior Tennis
JOHN MCENROE TENNIS ACADEMY SPORTIME
06.2018 - 09.2020
- SCAL planning, design programs, staff collaboration
- Strategies to promote exceptional customer service and create a positive environment for employees and clients
- Conversion objectives to increase sales
- Update customer list and website to target custom audience.
- Built strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and providing regular progress updates on their children''s development.
- Collaborated with other tennis professionals to share best practices, staying current on industry trends and innovations in coaching techniques.
Director of Junior Tennis
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
Columbia, MD
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed comprehensive junior tennis programs by assessing player abilities and designing tailored training sessions.
- Monitor and approve program expenditures
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away tournaments, minimizing logistical challenges while prioritizing student-athlete wellbeing.
- Implemented safety protocols during practice sessions to minimize injuries among participants while maintaining high-quality training standards.
- Schedule program work, oversee daily operations
- Coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for managing the program
- Design marketing ads to increase reach and engagement.
Assistant Professor (Kinesiology)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
College Park, MD
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Teaching a requisite number of classes, providing guidance and supervision to graduate students
- Data analysis; identifying and communication solutions, maintaining rapport with customers, managers, and employees; researching and developing new programs
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Head Tennis Professional
JTCC
College Park, MD
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Lessons or group instruction to members, manage programs, operate camps and event planning
- Hitting partner/Coach to top 400 ATP/WTA players
- 100% success rate for graduating high school seniors playing collegiate tennis
- Advised equipment purchases for members based on their skill level and goals, ensuring satisfaction with product selection decisions made within the pro shop area of tennis facilities.
- Recruited trained, and managed a team of assistant coaches to ensure consistent high-quality instruction across all programs.
CO-OWNER/Senior Director of Operations
JETA
Gainesville, FL
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales/marketing strategies with client goals
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
Director of Junior Tennis
FT. KING TENNIS CENTER
Ocala, FL
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Duties: design programs for members, private and group instruction, updating teaching methods
- Planned and implemented wide-ranging programs, encapsulated learning and activities including community programs
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Built strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and providing regular progress updates on their children''s development.
- Implemented safety protocols during practice sessions to minimize injuries among participants while maintaining high-quality training standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA04.2011
Associate of Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
COLLEGE of CENTRAL FLORIDA
OCALA, FLORIDA05.2008
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) -
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, D.C.04.2006
Skills
- Digital marketing
- Strategic leadership
- Creative team leadership
- Deadline-oriented
- Problem and Issue Solutions
- Customer Rapport
- Training and development
Certification
- USPTR
- CPR
- First Aid
- Google Ads
- Google Analytics
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Data Analytics
Accomplishments
- Coached top 50 ATP. WTA players
- Practice partner for WTA & ATP players in top 10 in the world
- 2015 Young Professional Business Award
- Volunteer of the month, ACES in Motion 2016
- 2010 Australian Open Wildcard Sectional Champion
- Top 30 nationally ranked 16U, USTA
- Played Division 1 collegiate tennis
- Ranked #1 Men's Open Florida (2010)
Timeline
Director of Tennis (High Performance)
Harlem Jr. Tennis And Education Program
10.2021 - Current
Executive Director
MY ELITE10S
06.2018 - Current
Director of Junior Tennis
JOHN MCENROE TENNIS ACADEMY SPORTIME
06.2018 - 09.2020
Assistant Professor (Kinesiology)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
08.2017 - 12.2017
Director of Junior Tennis
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
02.2017 - 06.2018
Head Tennis Professional
JTCC
06.2016 - 02.2017
CO-OWNER/Senior Director of Operations
JETA
08.2012 - 05.2016
Director of Junior Tennis
FT. KING TENNIS CENTER
01.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA
Associate of Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
COLLEGE of CENTRAL FLORIDA
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) -
HOWARD UNIVERSITY