Colby Strong
Middleboro,MA
Summary
With a proven track record at TPC Boston, I excel in enhancing golfer satisfaction through expert yardage estimation and exceptional emotional support. My skills in course maintenance and green reading, combined with a knack for fostering strong relationships, significantly contribute to a positive and efficient golfing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Caddy
The Ridge Club
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Cleaned and maintained balls, clubs, and course amenities.
- Repaired divots and ball marks and raked bunkers to increase course attraction and boost membership rates.
- Assisted golfers with selecting clubs, choosing strategies and lining up shots.
- Boosted player confidence with supportive encouragement during challenging situations on the course.
- Streamlined golfer''s decision-making process by offering precise green reading and putting tips.
- Provided valuable assistance to golfers with physical limitations, ensuring their comfort and support throughout the round.
- Predicted wind speeds and read green slopes to suggest appropriate approaches to players.
- Optimized cart organization for easy access to clubs, towel, umbrella, tees, and scorecard while maintaining cleanliness.
- Contributed to a positive club atmosphere by actively participating in caddy training programs, staff meetings, and social events.
- Supported golfer performance with expert advice on shot strategies and course conditions.
- Assisted in maintaining course quality by repairing divots and ball marks throughout rounds.
- Elevated skill development of junior golfers through mentoring and sharing expertise about the game.
- Developed strong relationships with members through exceptional customer service, ensuring repeat business.
- Promoted efficient pace of play by keeping up with groups and communicating effectively with colleagues.
- Increased golfer satisfaction by anticipating needs, such as handing clubs or retrieving balls quickly.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless support during tournaments and special events.
- Taught players and team members about game and performance strategies.
- Upheld high standards of etiquette through respectful behavior towards fellow caddies, staff members, golfers, and guests.
- Enhanced golfer experience by providing accurate yardage information and club recommendations.
- Improved communication between golfers and staff by serving as a liaison for relaying feedback or concerns.
- Facilitated golfer enjoyment even under adverse weather conditions using skills in managing umbrellas or rain gear effectively.
- Ensured golfer safety by staying alert to potential hazards on the course, such as errant shots or changing weather conditions.
- Carried two bags of clubs for full 18-hole rounds of golf.
- Enabled smooth tournament operations by assisting in event setup tasks like placing tee markers and pin positions.
Carpenter
Controlled Environment Systems
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality craftsmanship in all carpentry work.
- Contributed to successful completion of residential and commercial projects by skillfully installing cabinetry, doors, windows, and flooring materials.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Repaired existing structures such as staircases, decks, or door frames with precision to extend their lifespan without compromising structural integrity or aesthetics.
Landscaper
Woods Landscaping
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure proper allocation of resources for each project.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Golf Caddy
TPC BOSTON
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Cleaned and maintained balls, clubs, and course amenities.
- Repaired divots and ball marks and raked bunkers to increase course attraction and boost membership rates.
- Assisted golfers with selecting clubs, choosing strategies and lining up shots.
- Boosted player confidence with supportive encouragement during challenging situations on the course.
- Streamlined golfer''s decision-making process by offering precise green reading and putting tips.
- Provided valuable assistance to golfers with physical limitations, ensuring their comfort and support throughout the round.
- Predicted wind speeds and read green slopes to suggest appropriate approaches to players.
- Optimized cart organization for easy access to clubs, towel, umbrella, tees, and scorecard while maintaining cleanliness.
- Contributed to a positive club atmosphere by actively participating in caddy training programs, staff meetings, and social events.
- Supported golfer performance with expert advice on shot strategies and course conditions.
- Assisted in maintaining course quality by repairing divots and ball marks throughout rounds.
- Elevated skill development of junior golfers through mentoring and sharing expertise about the game.
- Developed strong relationships with members through exceptional customer service, ensuring repeat business.
- Promoted efficient pace of play by keeping up with groups and communicating effectively with colleagues.
- Increased golfer satisfaction by anticipating needs, such as handing clubs or retrieving balls quickly.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless support during tournaments and special events.
Golf Shop Attendant
TPC BOSTON
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing golf shop environment.
- Provided expert knowledge on golf equipment, clothing, accessories, helping customers make informed purchasing decisions based on their specific needs or skill level.
- Reconciled daily tee sheets, checked in customers and resolved payment discrepancies.
- Promoted game of golf and specific golf course and maintained high level of professionalism and service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Supported smooth course operations during tournaments by checking in players, distributing scorecards, and overseeing starting times at the first tee box area as necessary.
- Assisted golf professionals with various tasks, including tournament preparation and execution.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the golf shop during peak times and special events.
- Improved efficiency of daily operations by managing the cash register, processing transactions, and reconciling end-of-day reports.
- Collected payments for sales transactions and issued receipts for merchandise sales, greens fees and cart and club rentals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middleboro High School
Middleboro, MA06.2021
Skills
- Pin Placement
- Hazard Identification
- Ball Marking
- Emotional Support
- Yardage Estimation
- Bag Organization
- Course maintenance
- Green Reading
- Shot Selection
- Rules knowledge
- Hospitality an
- Divot repair
- Course Familiarity
Languages
English
Timeline
Golf Caddy
The Ridge Club
05.2024 - 10.2024
Carpenter
Controlled Environment Systems
03.2022 - 10.2022
Landscaper
Woods Landscaping
03.2020 - 05.2021
Golf Caddy
TPC BOSTON
06.2019 - 08.2019
Golf Shop Attendant
TPC BOSTON
04.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Middleboro High School
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