Cabott Hanes, PGA, MBA
Huntsville
Summary
Experienced with managing employee relations, recruitment, and compliance. Utilizes strategic HR planning to align talent resources with organizational goals. Track record of enhancing team performance and fostering positive work culture through effective communication and conflict resolution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Golf Professional
BlackHorse Golf Club
12.2024 - Current
- Spearhead charity events at the club, strengthening ties with local organizations while providing valuable fundraising opportunities.
- Boosted golf shop sales with strategic inventory management and strong supplier relationships.
- Evaluate course design elements regularly, making recommendations for improvements that enhanced playing experiences for members.
- Collaborate with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of services across all aspects of the club experience.
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge within the golf industry.
- Assign work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Monitor budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Assistant Director/Internship Coordinator - PGA Golf Management Program
Sam Houston State University
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Facilitate process from initial employer contact and student resume development to employer evaluation review and student feedback
- Maintain a list of current contacts for all businesses that meet internship criteria
- Perform site evaluations for selection of student placements
- Evaluate site professionals to ensure assistance in the completion of specific work experience activities
- Lead grader for all PGA work experience activities
- Monitor evaluations of interns by site professionals, working conditions, and activities of site by interns
- Handle proper documentation of internship sites, placements, and evaluations
- Deliver classroom presentations on PGA Golf Management curriculum, resume writing, and interviewing
- Assist the Director in the instruction of seminars and the Player Development program
- Serve as program advisor to the PGA Golf Management Student Association
- Assist in all recruiting efforts in the program
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Odessa Country Club
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in all core golf operation functions for a 36-hole private facility
- Developed the 2021 golf operations budget with the Head Golf Professional
- Created and implemented an Assistant Golf Professional training protocol for 5 Assistant Professionals
- Directly involved in the purchasing, receiving, displaying, and inventory management for a retail operation that conducted $1,500,000 in revenue for the 2019 fiscal year
- Planned and coordinated 25 corporate outings and 20 member tournaments totaling $250,000 in revenue
- Supervised and trained the outside service team consisting of 12-15 employees
- Managed all marshalling and starting programs
- Implemented a progressive disciplinary program that reduced attendance issues, and turnover, by 75%
- Conducted over 300 private golf lessons yearly to golfers of all skill levels, with 3 junior golfers achieving collegiate scholarships
- Conducted 2-3 golf club fittings per week utilizing TrackMan launch monitor technology
Assistant Golf Professional
The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch
11.2017 - 12.2018
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Benefits and compensation management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Onboarding and orientation
Awards
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (2024), NTPGA West Texas Chapter Assistant Professional of the Year (2019), STPGA Member Services Committee Member (2021-Present), NTPGA Assistant’s Committee Member (2020-2021)
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Minot Country Club
- Keeton Park Golf Course
- Hillcrest Country Club
GOLF INDUSTRY EDUCATION
- PGA Certified Professional in Executive Management (2023)
- PGA Specialized Professional in Executive Management (2021)
- PGA Hope Certification (2021)
- PGA Coach Certification (2020)
- Fitting Specialist for True Temper, KBS, Srixon, Cleveland, XXIO, Ping, Callaway, Taylormade, and Mizuno
Timeline
Head Golf Professional
BlackHorse Golf Club
12.2024 - Current
Assistant Director/Internship Coordinator - PGA Golf Management Program
Sam Houston State University
07.2021 - 12.2024
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Odessa Country Club
12.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Golf Professional
The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch
11.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Sam Houston State University
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