David Fisher
Golf Professional
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic golf professional with proven success, enhancing guest satisfaction and increasing merchandise sales by over 15%. Adept in team leadership and process improvement, skilled in teaching golf and proficient in multiple software platforms. Committed to delivering exceptional experiences through effective event coordination and strong communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Golf Professional
Wildfire Golf Club
Phoenix
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Assisted the Director of Golf in day-to-day course operations, daily sales, and accounting of guest fees, merchandise, memberships, and food and beverage.
- Worked with retail to increase sales, ordering, and floor presentation.
- Worked on over 200 events a year to include members, corporations, and charities.
- Increased guest, member, and coworker satisfaction by going above normal duties.
- Taught members and resort clinics weekly.
- Ran a successful junior golf camp for diverse skill levels, increasing the client base and revenue.
Loan Officer
NOVA Home Loans
Phoenix
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Reviewed loan agreements to verify completeness and accuracy according to applicable policies.
- Stayed abreast of lending regulations, industry trends and market rates.
- Reviewed client documentation and contracts for discrepancies and mistakes.
- Reviewed credit histories from applicants and determined feasibility of granting requested loans.
- Built referral business by meeting with local financial planning, home builders and real estate professionals.
- Developed and recommended personal loan packages for clients.
First Assistant Golf Professional
Moon Valley Country Club
Phoenix
09.2019 - 05.2021
- In day-to-day course operations, daily sales, and accounting of guest fees, merchandise, memberships, and food and beverage. beverage
- Evaluated and improved existing processes and procedures related to golf operations.
- Coordinated and hosted all member and outside events.
- Implemented a clinic series to promote the game and increase play.
- Assisted with inventory management, including purchasing and increasing sales by 20%.
- Updated multiple platforms to include locker rooms and bag storage, to increase member service.
- Increased member involvement and satisfaction at the club.
Head Golf Professional
Arrowhead Country Club
Glendale
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw a staff of over 20.
- Budgeted and forecasted an annual budget of approximately $1 million.
- Started a junior camp and PGA junior league team
- Controlled payroll and purchasing, lowering expenses by over 10%.
- Increased guest fee revenue by over 20%, while lowering the rate to better serve members.
- Increased merchandise sales of over 15%.
- Maintained and repaired a cart fleet of 75 carts.
- I organized and ran weekly member events.
- Increased member involvement and satisfaction at the club
- Maintained the locker room and shoe service.
Assistant Golf Professional
Woodhaven Country Club
Palm Desert
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted the Director of Golf and Head Professional in day-to-day course operations, daily sales, and accounting of green fees, memberships, merchandise, and food and beverage items.everage items
- I taught over 200 lessons and ran weekly clinics.
- Assisted in the management of department members, including starters, player assistants, and on-course ambassadors.
- Implemented a lesson program for our members and the public to improve their games and produce more rounds.
- Assisted with inventory management, including purchasing and monthly reporting.
- Setup and facilitated Men’s and Ladies Clubs outings
- Assisted the superintendent with overseeding.
Assistant Golf Professional
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Scottsdale
09.2013 - 09.2016
- In day to day operations of the golf facility
- Taught over 400 lessons, improving players games and increasing their joy of the game
- Implemented a clinic program for our guests to improve their games and produce more rounds
- Was in charge of tournaments including all signage, staff information, scoring, and setup
- Proficient in all Microsoft products, Vision Perfect, Jonas, IBS and other software platforms
- Upgraded the junior clinics to a PGA recognized junior academy
- Performed numerous lessons with members and their guests
- Exceeded guest expectations
Tee Master
Kierland Golf Club
Scottsdale
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Enhanced the guests' experience by offering complimentary instruction.
- Assisted the Director of Golf and the Head Professional in the day-to-day operations of the golf facility.
- Promoted clinics and teaching staff.
- Promoted hotel and golf course amenities to guests.
- Offered food and beverage services to the guests.
- Promoted ProFit club fitting.
- Cleaned and stocked practice tee.
- Assisted with outings and tournaments.
Education
Golf Complex Operations and Management - Golf Professional, General Management
Golf Academy of America
San Diego, CA01.2007
Finance - Finance
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01.1990
Skills
- Team leadership
- Guest relations
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Process improvement
- Tournament facilitation
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Retail merchandising
- Teaching golf
- POS systems proficiency
- Class A PGA member
- Office administration
- Multiple software platforms
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
Summary Of Relevant Skills
- Offer a combination of practical experience and current training.
- Familiar with day to day operations including teaching, tournaments, sales and coordinating day of play.
- Skilled in sales and building guest relationships.
- Class A PGA Member
- Disciplined team leader
- Detail-oriented
- Multiple software platforms
- Multitasking
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Employment Objective
A PGA Class "A" Member with over 20 years of golf and hospitality experience seeking a position as a PGA Golf Professional, utilizing knowledge and golf experience to assist in day-to-day operations at a facility, while also growing the game of golf in the community.
Timeline
Assistant Golf Professional
Wildfire Golf Club
01.2022 - 11.2024
Loan Officer
NOVA Home Loans
05.2021 - 11.2023
First Assistant Golf Professional
Moon Valley Country Club
09.2019 - 05.2021
Head Golf Professional
Arrowhead Country Club
08.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Golf Professional
Woodhaven Country Club
10.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Golf Professional
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
09.2013 - 09.2016
Tee Master
Kierland Golf Club
08.2012 - 06.2013
Golf Complex Operations and Management - Golf Professional, General Management
Golf Academy of America
Finance - Finance
Long Beach City College
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