Alex Clark
Novi,MI
Summary
Dynamic tournament operations leader with extensive experience at the Golf Association of Michigan. Proven track record in strategic planning and operations management, successfully overseeing 35+ tournaments annually. Adept at decision-making and fostering team collaboration, with advanced knowledge of tournament softwares and the Rules of Golf.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Tournament Operations
Golf Association of Michigan
04.2022 - 12.2025
- Served as main on-site point person for 35+ golf tournaments a season. Assisted with administering 25+ other tournaments a year.
- Oversaw the Junior Golf Program and Official in Charge for all GAM Junior tournaments.
- Tasked with managing, delegating and leading fellow staff members, volunteers and interns both on-site and in office.
- Advanced knowledge in the Rules of Golf, course set-up and applicable tournament software systems (Golf Genius, USGA Deacon, etc.)
- Implemented standardization of tournament operation protocols and procedures.
- Vast experience in dealing with situations on the fly. Comfortable with having to quickly adapt and game plan practical solutions to problems faced on-site.
Assistant Tournament Director
Golf Association of Michigan
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Helped coordinated logistics for tournaments, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
- Worked well within a team environment and assisted at over 75+ tournament days a season.
- Assisted in volunteer training, enhancing team efficiency and building positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Assisted with registration processes and data entry.
- Able to preform numerous different roles at tournaments (starting, roving, scoring).
USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern
Golf Association of Michigan
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Tasked with course set-up responsibilities (painting penalty areas, checking out of bounds, setting up signage).
- Liaison between full-time staff members and volunteers.
- Learned all aspects of golf administration (registration, operations, refereeing, data entry etc.)
- Worked well within the team environment and was able to quickly learn new skills and showcase aptitude for the job.
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Tournament Intern
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in organizing and executing junior golf tournaments, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics for events, including scheduling, transportation, and equipment management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2018
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
Certification
Advanced USGA Rules of Golf Certification
Advanced knowledge of Golf Genius and USGA Deacon
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
Timeline
Director of Tournament Operations
Golf Association of Michigan
04.2022 - 12.2025
Assistant Tournament Director
Golf Association of Michigan
04.2020 - 04.2022
USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern
Golf Association of Michigan
04.2019 - 04.2020
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Tournament Intern
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
07.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Eastern Michigan University