Mette Sigmundstad
West Newton,USA
Summary
Understand sports and the athlete's experience; sell and market into that world. How to transform between different cultures, learn to adapt, and get along with everybody. Know how to create value within the sport and athlete world.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Racquets Professional
Wellesley Country Club
Wellesley, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Coached adults and children in tennis and pickleball to enhance skills and fitness.
- Lead pro for teams in the Dorothy Bruno Hill Indoor Tennis Leagues (DBH).
- Initiated new tennis and fitness programs.
- The lead sales representative for Wilson Products enhanced sales in the pro shop.
- Managed lesson plans and schedules, customizing programs based on clients' fitness levels and abilities.
- Built strong relationships with club members and established a dedicated clientele, maintaining 30 hours of coaching per week.
Senior Tennis Professional and Personal Trainer
The Thoreau Club
Concord, USA
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered private and group instruction to players of all ages and skill levels.
- Boosted club revenues by cross-selling personal fitness training with tennis coaching.
Professional Tennis Coach
Dedham Health and Athletic Complex
Dedham, USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted tennis coaching sessions for both children and adults.
- Oversaw lesson scheduling and strategic planning within tennis department.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
MC Communication LLC
Boston, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Participated in marketing and sales efforts by managing AIA Conference on Architecture.
- Worked closely with engineering and architectural clients to optimize their conference participation.
- Coordinated various administrative tasks for AIA Conference to ensure effective operations.
Investment banking Internship
C. W. Downer & Company
Boston, USA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Promoted C. W. Downer & Company’s investment banking services within Norwegian market.
- Created and maintained databases to track potential mergers and acquisitions opportunities.
- Analyzed data to facilitate outreach to targeted Norwegian companies.
Sales Consultant and Fitness Instructor
S.A.T.S. Fitness Club
Stavanger, Norway
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Led proactive marketing and sales initiatives for memberships at Norway’s largest fitness corporation.
- Served as fitness educator, enhancing client knowledge and engagement.
Tennis Professional and Fitness Instructor
The Metropolitan Racquet Club
Houston, USA
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote tennis and fitness services.
- Established a robust clientele for club's tennis and fitness departments.
- Assisted in managing operations within the tennis department.
Education
Graduate Degree - International Banking and Financial Services
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Boston, MA01.2004
Graduate Program - Entrepreneurship Program
University of Oslo
Boston, MA01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Biology
University of Houston
Houston, TX01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Biology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL01.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Tennis coaching
- Fitness assessment
- Client relationship management
- Lesson planning
- Sports marketing
- CPR/AED certification
- Cross-training technique
- Injury prevention
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Customer service excellence
- Fluency in Norwegian, Swedish, and English
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Racquet Sports, Golf, Yoga, Outdoors, Traveling
Accomplishments
- 2024 Adult Tennis Player of The Year in New England.
- Norwegian Tennis Champion in singles and doubles as a Junior and Adult.
Languages
Norwegian
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Full Professional
Danish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Professional - United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
- Certified Professional - Professional Pickelball Registry (PPR)
- Certified Professional - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)
- Certified CPR/AED
- Certified Personal Trainer-National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Racquets Professional
Wellesley Country Club
09.2023 - Current
Senior Tennis Professional and Personal Trainer
The Thoreau Club
03.2022 - 08.2023
Professional Tennis Coach
Dedham Health and Athletic Complex
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sales and Marketing Assistant
MC Communication LLC
01.2004 - 01.2005
Investment banking Internship
C. W. Downer & Company
01.2003 - 01.2004
Sales Consultant and Fitness Instructor
S.A.T.S. Fitness Club
01.2001 - 01.2002
Tennis Professional and Fitness Instructor
The Metropolitan Racquet Club
08.1999 - 01.2001
Graduate Degree - International Banking and Financial Services
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Graduate Program - Entrepreneurship Program
University of Oslo
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Biology
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Biology
Auburn University
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