1. Oliver A. Grimbly
+(27) 837360231/ogrimbly@gmail.com
103 Cedar Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2055
STRENGTHS/EXPERTISE:
Focus
Communication
Includer
Networking
Achiever
Analytical
Adaptability
Strategic
Relator
Positivity
EDUCATION:
The University of New Orleans (2011-2012) –Major: Business Administration, Marketing and
Management. Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Collin College Business Administration Fall 2010
Monmouth University (2010) Major: Business Administration GPA 3.40
University of Charleston (2009) Major: Business Administration GPA 3.67
WORK EXPERIENCE:
February 2014 – December 2014 JT Foxx Organization: International Business Strategist
Helped consult entrepreneurs and business owners in over 15 countries across North
America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Sold over 400 000 Dollars in business coaching packages within 9 months.
Assisted in running 2-4 day events all over the globe, speaking to audiences from a
couple hundred to over 1000+ people at a time.
September 2013 – January 2014 Kainos Tennis Academy (Fairland’s)
Manage, bill and communicate with my client database personally.
Coach Nationally ranked and ITF ranked juniors daily.
Run weekly performance Squads of up to 20+ high performance juniors.
Organize and teach the nutritional and mental side of the game.
Mange equipment, sales and string rackets.
May 2013-September 2013 Johan Kriek Tennis Academy/Total Tennis Academy: Assistant
professional
Coached adult clinics with up to two courts of 8+ ladies/men.
Trained nationally ranked juniors, giving instructional and hitting lessons to all ages.
Personally coached by as well as trained at the Johan Kriek(World #7) tennis academy in
preparation for ITF future tournaments.
Organized the summer program for TTA, managing 30+ juniors daily.
Set up and ran quick start clinics for beginners each morning during the summer
program.
August 2011 – April 2013 Futuretennis inc: Head Assistant Pro
Coached private and group tennis lessons to adults at a 3.0-5.0 level.
Had hitting lessons daily with nationally ranked juniors and college players.
Coach pre-schools and high school teams around the Greater New Orleans area.
Planned, organized and coordinated clinics and events throughout Louisiana.
2. August 2011-December 2012: Tworkt, Marketing and sales
Use of marketing and sales strategies to increase traction/usage of mobile application for
IPhone devices.
Organization of “Tworkt Social” focus group, increasing brand awareness and gaining
user feedback.
Implemented social media strategies to maximize publicity of “Tworkt”.
Got 17 businesses on the application database in 2 weeks.
Learnt the ups and downs, in’s and outs of working in a start up company.
May 2012 - August 2012 The Lake Club, Wilton, CT: Assistant Professional and Junior Co-
Coordinator
Coached all tennis clinics including: ladies and men’s league, juniors, and privates.
Assisted in organization, management and hosting of events.
Traveled with juniors to other clubs to compete and monitor match play.
Guided Division 1 Ladies A Team to Fairfield County Championship.
June 2011- August 2011Rock Ridge Country Club, Danbury, CT, Full-Time Head Assistant Pro
Ran numerous tennis clinics including: quick start, boot camp, and ladies/men’s social
and cardio tennis.
Worked independently, successfully operating the tennis club while director was absent.
Assisted in organization of events such as Wimbledon whites, Davis cup tennis etc.
Guided RRCC juniors to the finals of their division in Fairfield County.
HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Certified Professional Tennis Registry professional with Professional classification.
Dean’s list over multiple semesters at each Institution attended.
Managed/coordinated/directed events at all Country Clubs worked at.
Selected to help fundraise for victims of Hurricane Sandy by College of Business
Executive Council.
Volunteer for NFL SuperBowl 2013 in New Orleans.
Achieved National Ranking of 32 in South Africa Men’s Open Tennis 2007.
Played college tennis for all Institutions attended.
Number #1 Singles player for University of Charleston Spring 2009.
2010 NEAC Conference Semi-Finals (Monmouth Tennis).
2009 WVIAC Conference Semi-Finals (Charleston Tennis).
WVIAC, International Tennis Association, and D-II Athletic Directors Scholar Athlete.
First team Captain in senior year, went undefeated at #1 in final season and received
Athletic Colors.
ORGANISATIONS:
AMA (American Marketing Association)
CBEC (College of Business Executive Council)
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office: Efficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.
Other Software: SPSS, Delphi
References: Available upon request.