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Connor Brown

Connor Brown

Gloversville,NY

Summary

Dynamic and motivated Golf Professional with a extensive experience in organizing high-quality events, optimizing daily golf operations, and delivering exceptional member and guest experiences. Proven ability to build lasting relationships with members, staff, and leadership to foster a culture of excellence, tradition, and community.

Overview

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Work History

Golf Operations

  • Manage play and daily operations of high end, 54 hole operation with 66,000 rounds annually
  • Mentor and train new staff members on standard operating procedures, club policies, and best practices to enhance overall team performance
  • Developed and implemented new policies and procedures to increase efficiency in golf operations.
  • Utilize software such as Jonas Encore, Whoosh, MembersFirst, Golf Genius Tournament Software, Golf Genius Golf Shop, ClubUp, and TFM PACE Management to enhance member and guest experience
  • Enforce club rules and policies accordingly

Tournament Management

  • Lead Professional responsible for management and execution of Major Events including Men's Member Guest, Club Championship, Mixed Member Guest, United States Senior Golf Association Invitational (USSGA)
  • Serve as Lead Professional of Ladies' 9 Hole Golf Association and Men's Weekly Choose-Ups
  • Assist with planning, management, and execution of club tournament schedule of 250 events
  • Create marketing flyers and manage communications regarding events
  • Golf Genius Tournament Management Certified


Golf Shop Management

  • Assisted with merchandising and display of golf shop with over $2 million in sales annually
  • Create attractive merchandising displays to maximize sales and product turnover
  • Assist in managing inventory ordering, receiving, tagging, storing, and merchandise reconciliation
  • Collaborate with vendors to provide members with unique retail offerings such as microsites
  • Utilized Golf Genius Golf Shop to streamline special orders and inventory management


Player Development

  • Conduct private lessons focusing on individual player development and improvement by focusing on student needs
  • Lead junior golf program by organizing series of clinics for up to 30 juniors ranging in age from 6-15
  • Utilize Trackman and Foresight launch monitors to provide invaluable insights about the students swing and tendencies
  • Further develop teaching philosophy and ability by shadowing multiple GOLF Magazine Top 100 instructors
  • US Kids Golf Certified Coach

Education

Assistant Golf Professional

Ekwanok Country Club
Manchester, VT

Assistant Golf Professional

John's Island Club
Vero Beach, FL

Assistant Golf Professional

Mohawk Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional

The Windsor Club

Skills

  • Tournament Management
  • Golf Instruction
  • Networking
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Marketing
  • Mentoring

Certification

Fulton-Montgomery Community College - A.A.S. in Business Management


HFM PTECH - College in High School Program with an emphasis on project based learning and professional skills


Timeline

Golf Operations

Tournament Management

Golf Shop Management

Player Development

Assistant Golf Professional

Ekwanok Country Club

Assistant Golf Professional

John's Island Club

Assistant Golf Professional

Mohawk Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional

The Windsor Club
Connor Brown