Tohma Sugimoto

Oversaw summer tennis camps for groups of up to 30 children, structuring schedules that balanced fundamentals, drills, and match play. Led a coaching team, fostering teamwork and communication to provide safe and enjoyable learning environments. Built relationships with families by clearly communicating progress updates and fostering long-term player development.

Directed golf programs for K–5 students, managing weekly groups of 30 participants and tailoring instruction to diverse skill levels. Designed engaging practice plans, balanced fun with skill development, and coached assistant staff to ensure consistent program delivery. Strengthened communication with parents and staff by gathering feedback and implementing solutions that improved participant satisfaction.

Directed operations for a 70+ member club, scheduling practices, organizing drills, and coordinating intercollegiate tournaments. Secured funding, facilities, and equipment by working closely with Gonzaga departments and external organizations. Increased participation and visibility of the club through outreach, events, and strong community-building.

Managed annual budget and financial reporting to support cultural programming and events. Collaborated with the board to allocate resources strategically and ensure compliance with university financial policies. Partnered with Gonzaga’s Center for Student Involvement to oversee purchase requests and secure funding approvals.

Consulted with sustainability-focused clients on B Corp certification, ESG reporting, and climate action planning. Built environmental management systems and reporting tools for clients seeking to reduce emissions, applying data cleaning, ETL processes, and KPI modeling to track greenhouse gas emissions and support B Corp compliance. Delivered actionable insights across 5+ client projects, partnering with sustainability officers to drive 10–20% annual carbon reduction and strengthen long-term operational strategies.

Directed community tennis programming, coordinating lessons, staff, and scheduling for youth and adult players. Balanced instruction with operational oversight, ensuring safe play and positive participant experiences. Strengthened USTA’s community engagement by promoting accessible and inclusive tennis programming.

Co-founded and grew the Japan Club, taking initiative to expand cultural programming and increase student membership through outreach and inclusive event planning. Managed club finances and budget allocations, collaborating with the board and Gonzaga’s Center for Student Involvement to secure funding and process purchase requests. Organized major cultural events by coordinating with external organizations, planning food and activities, and ensuring smooth event execution that boosted campus engagement.

Relevant Coursework: Data Management and SQL, Machine Learning Methods & AI, Customer Analytics, Pricing Analytics, Operations Research & Data Analytics, Data Visualization & Storytelling, Analytics for Firm Decisions, Spreadsheet Modeling

5 Semesters Dean's List Scholar