Amanda Barone
Milford,CT
Summary
A self-motivated Golf Professional who brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. An objective team player with strong decision-making and detail-oriented focus. A collaborative team leader and pace setter with the ability to interact with personnel of various backgrounds. Strong and consistent work ethic with a conscious control of time. Communicative and organized while being adaptable. A leader who encourages teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Golf Coordinator
PANTHER NATIONAL
10.2023 - Current
- Design engaging programs for women golfers, ranging from beginners to advanced players
- Coordinate and execute tournaments and social events
- Provide personal coaching and group clinics, focusing on technique and performance
- Actively engage with members to understand their needs and preferences, while creating welcoming atmosphere.
Women's Golf Coordinator
GREAT RIVER GOLF CLUB
03.2022 - Current
- Enhance the retail environment and create beneficial relationships with Pro staff, co-workers, and members of the facility
- Increased Women's Membership about 15% over two seasons.
- Improve team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Promote women's golf by offering personal and group instruction.
Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional
THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Offered golf instruction to members and guests.
- Managed pro shop operations to ensure efficient inventory control, merchandising, and sales performance.
- Optimized daily operations by greeting members and maintaining accurate records of green fees, cart rentals, memberships, tournament registrations, and other transactions.
- Coordinated junior golf programs to promote interest in the sport among younger generations.
- Improved member satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Took numerous phone calls a day to ensure the quality of customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
COBRA PUMA GOLF
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Traveled MET section and Northern New Jersey organizing fitting days with golf courses and hard goods stores
- Sold Cobra product and Puma merchandise to current accounts in given territory
- Marketed on-line audience with updated emails and social media posts.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Managed over a dozen emails and calls daily from customers to ensure business satisfaction.
Banquet and Greens Crew Staff Member
RACEBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Served members of Race Brook Country Club community by setting up for banquets, tending events, and breaking down of service
- Prepared and maintained golf course by mowing fairways, greens, tees and bunkers
- Built trusting relationships with members of Race Brook Country Club to meet customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Services -
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2020
Awards
- Honors Society
- President's List - Fall 2017 2018, 2019; Spring 2019, 2020
- Dean's List - Spring 2018, Fall 2020
- Race Brook Country Club Annual Student Scholarship
- Division II Women's Golf team all 4 years
- Passed PAT Player Ability Test 77/78 - 06/23/2022
Volunteer Experience
THE FIRST TEE OF CONNECTICUT, New Haven, CT
Coach and Mentor, 03/2012-2016
Coached students from ages four to eighteen on the fundamentals of golf.
Taught the importance of the nine core values represented in the First Tee organization.
Gathered experience in the golf industry while making close connections with PGA recognized facilities and individuals
References
- Pete Pulaski, Outside Operations manager at Great River Golf Club, 130 Coram Lane, Milford, CT, 06461, (203) 314-2215, Ppski1961@gmail.com
- Andy Svoboda, Head Golf Professional at Butler National, Chicago, IL, (203) 912-0733
- Matt Neeley, Sales Representative of Cobra Puma Golf, MET Section, Milford, CT, 06461, (203) 812-0119@gmail.com
- Josh Rifkin, PGA Tour Caddy and Callaway Sales Representative, Milford, CT, 06461, (203) 623-4870, Rifkin1955@gmail.com
- John Gallagher, Head Superintendent, 246 Derby Avenue, Orange, CT, 06477, (203) 223-1895
Timeline
Women's Golf Coordinator
PANTHER NATIONAL
10.2023 - Current
Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional
THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON
10.2022 - 04.2023
Women's Golf Coordinator
GREAT RIVER GOLF CLUB
03.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
COBRA PUMA GOLF
02.2022 - 11.2022
Banquet and Greens Crew Staff Member
RACEBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
06.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science in Human Services -
Post University