Chad Evans
True Spec Golf
Gahanna
27
years of professional experience
Dynamic professional with a diverse background in sales, customer and client service, organizational tasks, data entry, and computer proficiency. Recent personal and family commitments have prompted a shift towards new employment opportunities that align with current skills while offering avenues for further development through training. A strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and fostering positive relationships positions me as an ideal fit for roles requiring adaptability and a proactive approach. Eager to leverage past experiences to contribute effectively to the team and support organizational goals.
Work History
Manager / Master Club Fitter
6 Years- Responsible for directing all studio operations, ordering, and processing of payments for all club fittings.
- Maintained an average of over $625,000 gross sales over a six-year period.
- In the first year as an affiliate growing the company, grossed with partner over $1 Million dollars in equipment and fitting sales.
Manager / Master Club Fitter
6 Years- Responsible for scheduling, ordering, fitting, and processing over 2,000+ individuals over the past four and half years that has generated over $1.6 million dollars in sales for TaylorMade/Adams Golf.
- Educated and presented at multiple club fitting seminars to fellow PGA professionals and amateurs.
- Highly proficient and adept in using the exclusive TaylorMade MAT-T system (3D Motion Capture Technology).
- Earned corporate sales recognition as Top 3 National Salesman for generating the most revenue amongst all TMPL’s.
- Trained and worked with the most accomplished master club fitters in the country that work daily with PGA, LPGA, Web.com and Champions Tour players.
- Achieved personal recognition with my extensive work and success fitting a Top 35 Champions Tour player, a two-time Collegiate National Champion, and the 2014 PGA National Club Professional of the Year.
6 Years
- Responsible for sales and merchandising of Wedgewood retail golf shop.
- Created and implemented all golf correspondence, rules seminars, and informational presentations to the entire membership.
- Created and managed departmental budgets and financial reports for the entire golf operation.
2 Years
- Managed 20 staff consisting of outside operations, merchandise coordinators, starters and course advisors.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels of golf shop merchandise that decreased shrinkage by 30% over two years.
- Developed training manuals that outlined specific job responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
4 Years
- Managed the daily operation of a private golf facility and hosted a Korn Ferry Tour event.
- Managed, set-up, and developed brochures for Junior Clinics and Summer Camps.
- Acted as the Head Rules Official for the 2001 Children’s Medical Center Classic (Celebrity Tour Event).
2 Years
- Managed daily golf shop operations of a private golf facility and hosted a PGA TOUR event.
- Hired, trained and delegated daily duties to the outside operations staff to ensure efficiency and increase customer service.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures that improved efficiency and reduced outside operations overhead expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor: Chemistry
- Golf Team Member from 1992-1996
- Certified Professional Certification in Golf Operations, PGA of America
- Class A PGA Member, PGA of America
- 300+ hours PGA Continuing Education
- Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Skills
Assertive leader that maximizes awareness
personal accountability
customer service
and goal orientation.
Dynamic interpersonal communication skills that develop long lasting
trustworthy relationships.
Proactive leadership style with a history of professionalism
integrity
and excellent decision-making skills.
Exceptional organizational and attention to detail skills that ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Progressive vision and management philosophy that encourages creativity and a willingness to listen and learn from others.
Adept at identifying customer needs and identifying selling opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate and articulate technical competencies and expertise of product knowledge.
Inspire a collaborative and strategic team approach to achieve effective and profitable results.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
A seasoned business professional with twenty-six years of experience in the golf industry, consistently focused on delivering exceptional results through extensive expertise across country club and corporate management operations. Displays comprehensive business acumen, consistently provides outstanding customer service, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills, and implements proactive sales strategies to reliably accomplish organizational goals.
Timeline
Manager / Master Club Fitter
True Spec Golf
01.2017 - 01.2023Read More
Manager / Master Club Fitter
TaylorMade Performance Lab (TMPL)
01.2010 - 01.2016Read More
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club
01.2004 - 01.2010Read More
TPC of Tampa Bay
01.2002 - 01.2004Read More
The Dominion Club
01.1998 - 01.2002Read More
Forest Oaks Country Club
01.1996 - 01.1998Read More
Guilford College
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Minor: Chemistry
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