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Christian Stensgard

Fargo,ND

Summary

Assistant Golf Professional with proven organizational skills and a strong commitment to team success. Extensive knowledge in sports management, particularly in golf, supported by relevant training. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth within the golf industry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Golf Professional

Osgood Golf Course
Fargo, ND
03.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated general golf operations, delivering exceptional customer service and efficient tee sheet management.
  • Oversaw staff development initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the team.
  • Utilized Golf Genius and ForeUp for effective management of Osgood golf leagues and events schedules.
  • Collaborated with Head Pro to coordinate various golf outings and events successfully.
  • Managed employee scheduling through Paylocity, ensuring optimal coverage of necessary facility tasks.
  • Conducted primary repair activities, including re-gripping golf clubs.
  • Instructed junior, group, and private lessons, promoting skill development.
  • Instructed Ladies Get Golf Ready instructional series.
  • Scheduled and coordinated the 2024 Greater Red River Commodities annual golf outing, hosting over 60 players from setup to completion of the event.
  • Managed Osgood Couples Nights golf outings, inlcuding set up, scoring, and wrap up of each event.
  • Facilitated PGA Jr League practice and tournaments.
  • Assisted in Fargo Parks Discover Junior Golf Tour and instructional program including registration, set-up, check in and wrap up of multiple events.

Hockey Referee

Fargo Parks District
Fargo, ND
01.2017 - Current

USA Hockey Certified Official 2014-present

  • Performs in a professional manner representing the Fargo-Moorhead area refereeing hockey games.
  • One decade of experience refereeing Mite through High school level hockey games.
  • Promotes good sportsmanship among players.
  • Communicates rules, regulations and penalties with, coaches, players, fans and other referees to ensure safe and fair team play.

Golf Course Manager and Director of Instruction

Wildflower Golf Course at Fair Hills Resort
Detroit Lakes, MN
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Directed all day-to-day operations of facility to provide safe and enjoyable guest experience.
  • Maintained golf pro shop presentation by overseeing inventory, ordering and merchandise replenishment.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to best serve the needs of our guests.
  • Managed and directed the Wildflower Men's League.
  • Managed scheduling for club house employees to optimize productivity
  • Represented integrity and professionalism in serving as mentor and role model to staff.
  • Taught resort lessons, private lessons, and facilitated junior golf camp.

Assistant Manager and Director of Instruction

Wildflower Golf Course at Fair Hills Resort
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Performed all front desk duties assisting in managing POS and inventory for the golf shop.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Managed the weekly Wildflower Men’s League.
  • Taught resort lessons, private lessons, and facilitated junior golf camp.

Pro Shop Intern

Wildflower Golf Course at Fair Hills Resort
Detroit Lakes, MN
04.2019 - 10.2019

Duties included answering phone, checking in golfers, scheduling tee times.

Other duties included as part of the internship experience

  • Taught resort lessons, private lessons, and facilitating junior golf camp.
  • Delegated tasks to employees.
  • Maintained a tidy and professional work environment.
  • Prepared the pro-shop for several golf tournaments.
  • Learned about merchandise presentation.
  • Assisted disabled golfers by providing a friendly instructional environment.

Golf Course Attendant

Eagle Lake Golf Course
Plymouth, MN
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Duties included managing front desk tasks: answering phones, checking in golfers, managed POS and course closing tasks.
  • Performed all assigned golf course related activities in a professional and consistent manner.
  • First Tee Program Instructor and Mentor

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Business

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
4 2020

High School Diploma -

Maple Grove High School
Maple Grove, MN
2015

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Customer service expertise
  • Knowledgeable, detail-oriented golf instructor
  • Mentor
  • Excel, Word, PowerPoint competence
  • Verbal and written communication expertise
  • Organizational skills

Affiliations

• Member of Maple Grove High School golf team, grades 7-12.
• Member of Maple Grove High School hockey team, grades 10-11.
• Member of NDSU Bison Club hockey team 2016-2017.
• Volunteered at the Fargo food shelf sorting food items 2016, 2017.
• NDSU Sport Management Association 2019, 2020
• Other hobbies include hockey, snowboarding, fishing, and water sports.

Accomplishments

PGA Associate Level 1
Dean's list North Dakota State University
First Tee Program Eagle level certification
Level 3 Hockey Referee certification

Timeline

Assistant Golf Professional

Osgood Golf Course
03.2022 - Current

Golf Course Manager and Director of Instruction

Wildflower Golf Course at Fair Hills Resort
05.2021 - 10.2021

Assistant Manager and Director of Instruction

Wildflower Golf Course at Fair Hills Resort
04.2020 - 10.2020

Pro Shop Intern

Wildflower Golf Course at Fair Hills Resort
04.2019 - 10.2019

Golf Course Attendant

Eagle Lake Golf Course
04.2018 - 08.2018

Hockey Referee

Fargo Parks District
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Business

North Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Maple Grove High School
Christian Stensgard