Nate Wright Resume
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Nate Wright Resume

Nate Wright
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Los Angeles, CA
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A highly organized, hands-on SMB franchise development expert dedicated to ensuring company objectives are met through hands on coaching, project/program management, sales, recruitment strategy, and business marketing support.

Work Experience

TGA Premier Sports National Director of Program Development & Lead Trainer (1/15 - current)

? Launched 3rd franchise (TGA Team Sports)
? Experience in theories, principles, practices, and marketing to enhance recreation programs and services while maximizing cost recovery
? Provided program evaluation, planning, development and implementation
? Budget development and management, grant administration, and purchasing practices, including contract negotiation and administration
? Consulted on maintaining budgetary expectations by preparing annual budget projections; monitoring expenditures; providing input, and coordinates with staff to ensure adherence to approved budget.
? Lead franchise trainer and consultant for new owners, travel required
? Oversaw the development and implementation of training plans to meet core franchise licensing, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
? Conception design, & creation of training materials and in-center merchandising
? Consulted on execution of local and national franchise marketing/sales plans


TGA Premier Golf & Tennis National Program Director & Franchise Trainer (9/10 - 1/15)

? Signed a national partnership with United States Tennis Association (USTA)
? Launched 2nd franchise (TGA Premier Youth Tennis)
? Business development and recreation programing trainer for new chapter locations, travel required
? Restructured company curriculum & programming department
? Concept, design, & creation of training materials and in-center merchandising
? Developed nationwide staffing on-boarding process
? Created Curriculum Advisory Committee collaborating to solve obstacles through collaboration nationwide
? Secured $25,000 annual funding through NPO accounts
? Added 25 new franchises
? Supported execution of local and national franchise marketing plans


Total Golf Adventures Los Angeles Chapter Program Manager (5/03 - 8/10)

? Managed 60+ facility programs
? Partnered with LA City Parks & Recreation making TGA the top provider of youth sports programs
? Established & maintained long term vendor accounts for improved ROI
? Expanded franchise operations locally through consultative sales and book of business
? Developed and distributed curriculum used in franchise operations unilaterally across 26 states
? Designed marketing and sales materials used nationwide to increase territory sales
? Trained new franchise owners on program curriculum, sales, and operations
? Developed interactive student handbook and directed, produced staff training video series distributed nationwide (appx 180,000 sold)



Education

University of Southern California ‘03

? BA in Music Theory and Composition
? Minor in Musical Theater & Anthropology

Certified youth tennis instructor (USTA / USPTA)
Level II master teacher training (USTA)



Community Involvement

Southern California Golfers Association (SCGA) Youth on Course Initiative:
Affiliate Club President & Chairman (2009-Present)

? Created marketing plans to draw new memberships
? Conducted certification days for new members
? Organized tournaments for club players
? Coordinated outings with other affiliate clubs


Southern California Professional Golfers Association (SCPGA) Junior Tour Metro:
Field Staff Manager (2008/2009)

? Hosted 35 annual tournaments throughout Southern California
? Conducted golf tournaments with up to 144 players in the field
? Managed 10+ field staff employees