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NEWLYN WING CV
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Phoenix, AZ
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Experience

 

Junior Chamber International (JCI) USA
United States

Association Manager

01/2021 - 01/2023

  • Facilitated development and execution of the Strategic Plan and Annual Plan of Action, resulting in continuation of organizational initiatives for consecutive years

  • Collaborated and delivered on goals that align with JCI USA annual Plan of Action and Strategic Plan, resulting in national 2021 year-end membership growth

  • Recruited and hired staff, resulting in completion of projects and 75% employee retention over 4 years

  • Led efforts to modernize organizational operations, resulting in migration to Google Workspace for Nonprofits, leverage of AI in collecting project data, and creation of a virtual learning platform for young leaders wanting to drive positive change in their communities and businesses.

  • Managed organizational budget and collaborated with Finance Committee, resulting in the identification of new revenue streams and creation of Alumni Association.

 

Junior Chamber International (JCI) USA
United States

Association Manager

01/2021 - 01/2023

  • Involved in the development and execution of the Strategic Plan and Annual Plan of Action based on the
    goals established by the National Board of Directors, National President, Deputy National President and
    National Executive Team

  • Develop a member journey map and build projects that fulfill the goals of higher membership, retention, and impact results from projects

  • Collaborate and deliver on goals that align with JCI USA annual Plan of Action and Strategic Plan. Collaborated with National President and Executive Committee, resulting in national 2021 year-end membership being at growth for the first time since 1980

  • Recruit and hire staff in alignment with bylaw and policy procedures. Proposed two new positions, resulting in the approval and hiring of a Marketing Lead and Administrative Assistant

  • Negotiates and enters into contracts authorized by the existing budget at the time of contracts or
    authorized by a duly constituted governing body of the corporation

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
United States

Chief Strategy Officer, Program Strategic Lead (Volunteer Role)

02/2020 - Present

  • Created Chief Strategy Officer position description, resulting in being voted in by National Board of Directors

  • Supported National President’s efforts by conducting organizational analysis and creating strategic structure to deliver on the NAAAP mission of bringing leadership opportunities to diverse communities

  • Collaborated with National Board of Directors, Chapter Leadership, and other stakeholders to identify social and professional challenges facing the Asian American community (such as education around mental health) which resulted in a successful launch of the Self-Care & Wellness program and 30% adoption with chapters 

  • Served on the National Leadership Academy steering committee, organizing logistics and planning for a conference of 100+ participants from 20 different NAAAP chapters
     

United States Tennis Association (USTA)

Orlando, FL

Manager, USTA Tennis On Campus

01/2018 - 06/2020

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  • Managed a national collegiate sports program in an association encompassing 17 Sections, 74 Districts, and 15,000+ program participants across 350+ program sites

  • Regularly presented on program direction and initiatives; developed slide decks, created content, and researched supporting data to present to an audience of 40-50 internal and external stakeholders

  • Managed budget of $340,000 for grants and operations, developed grant programs for grassroots tennis growth, collaborated with Marketing, Legal, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to align goals and results

  • Served as Co-Chair of Asian American Employee Resource Group, working with senior staff advisors, D&I department, and volunteer committees to incorporate D&I goals into projects and programs

  • Served as Staff Member/Liaison for USTA Tennis On Campus National Committee and led projects that resulted in 5.7% annual program growth, including collaborations with HBCUs
     

NAAAP Orlando

Orlando, FL

President & Charter Board Member (Volunteer Role)

08/2019 - 01/2021

 

  • Served on Charter Board and led Board of Directors through strategic planning, market analysis, membership modeling, and governance resulting in passing of bylaws and creation of chapter

  • Oversees the board and core team for strategic planning and execution of goals

  • Created social impact programs, such as Primary Candidate Forums (resulting in 7,000+ views of forums), Voter Education events, and youth leadership development programs with local organizations

  • Collaborates with NAAAP National to deliver on the Association mission of building leaders while growing membership at the local level, resulting in 40% chapter membership growth for 2019
     

United States Tennis Association

Orlando, FL

Coordinator, USTA Tennis On Campus, TSRs, High School

11/2015 - 01/2018

 

  • Collaborated and engaged with partnership organizations to deliver Tennis On Campus National Championship and series events, servicing 4,000+ program participants

  • Created content for resource pages and guides, working with Marketing to deliver final drafts for a national field team of 74 Tennis Service Representatives

  • Volunteered for ERG events and projects through the D&I department and USTA Foundation

  • Collaborated with the USTA High School National Committee to create resources, guidebooks, and best practice documents resulting in usage by high school coaches across 17 State Tennis Associations

 

United States Tennis Association Midwest

Indianapolis, IN

Coordinator, Adult Play

08/2014 - 11/2015

  • Created first Midwest Section Tennis On Campus job fair, resulting in 300+ college students being connected with summer internships and job opportunities

  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of three Adult Tennis programs as well as Championship Event management and logistics

  • Collaborated with 13 USTA Districts to deliver programs for approximately 30,000 participants

  • Served as Staff Member/Liaison for the USTA Midwest Collegiate Committee, creating visuals and tools that resulted in the adoption of Google Maps databases for program growth
     

Internships 

Various Locations

Various Positions

06/2010 - 08/2014

  • Head Tennis Professional
    Roaring Fork Club
    Basalt, CO
    Summer 2014

  • Assistant Head Professional
    Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club, MI
    Harbor Springs, MI
    Summer 2013

  • Tennis Professional
    Baseline Tennis
    Metro Detroit, MI
    Summer 2012

  • Tennis Professional
    Wimbledon Racquet Club
    St. Claire Shores, MI
    Summer 2011

Skills

  • Strategic planning, development, and execution within complex systems

  • Aligning goals, programs, and stakeholders to drive impact and form coalitions/partnerships

  • Leadership in the context of associations, nonprofits, and volunteer-led organizations

  • Leveraging technology and modern solutions to capture the impact and efforts of mission-based organizations

  • Systems thinking and identifying high-impact areas

  • Program and project development and management

  • Public speaking, presentation preparation, and written communication 

  • Meeting organization, preparation, facilitation, and structuring (both in-person and virtual)

  • Verbal and written communication (93rd percentile of analytical writing on GRE)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom; able to learn new systems quickly

Current Certifications

  • Certified Association Executive (CAE)
    ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership

  • Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate
    Arizona State University

  • Certified Behavioral Elements Guide
    Coeus Creative Group

  • PRINT (R) Coach
    The Paul Hertz Group
     

Other Leadership Experience

  • President
    JCI Phoenix
    2024-Present

  • Board Member, PTM Program Advisory Board
    Ferris State University
    2018-Present

  • Steering Committee Member
    NAAAP National Leadership Academy
    2019-2020

  • Co-Chair, Asian American Business Resource Group
    United States Tennis Association
    2018-2020

  • Staff Liaison/Member, Tennis On Campus National Committee
    United States Tennis Association
    2018-2020

  • Big Brother
    Big Brothers Big Sisters Orlando
    2019-2020

  • Vice President, USTA Toastmasters
    United States Tennis Association
    2017-2019

  • Staff Liaison, High School & Tennis On Campus Committee
    United States Tennis Association
    2015-2018

  • Staff Liaison, Collegiate Tennis Committee
    United States Tennis Association Midwest
    2014-2015

  • President, Club Tennis Program
    Ferris State University
    2013-2014

  • Vice President, PTM Student Association
    Ferris State University
    2013-2014


     

Education
 

  • Master of Science, Hospitality & Tourism Management
    San Diego State University
    San Diego, California
    2018-2020 

     

  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
    Professional Tennis Management, Minor in Marketing
    Ferris State University
    Big Rapids, Michigan
    2010-2014

     

  • City High School 
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    2006-2010

Technical Skills
 

  • Hosting webinars (Google Meet, Adobe Connect, Zoom)

  • G Suite (Google Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.)

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Visual creations (Canva, Google Maps, etc.)
  • Program and content creation (Prezi, Vimeo, etc.)

Awards & Recognition

  • Presidential Medallion 
    Junior Chamber International USA
    2022, 2023

  • Alumni of the Year
    Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management
    2016

  • Scott Schultz Award for Excellence
    Ferris State University
    2014

  • Tennis On Campus Club of the Year
    United States Tennis Association
    2014

  • Tennis On Campus Leader of the Year
    United States Tennis Association Midwest
    2014

  • Kurt Hammerschmidt 4 C's of Excellence Scholarship
    Ferris State University
    2013

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