Evan Colavincenzo
Goleta,CA
Summary
Local product, born, raised, educated and a long time member of the Santa Barbara Community. Great at planning and running entertaining programs as an accomplished Golf Professional. Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling back-end paperwork, finances and supply management. Conscientious Manager trained in First Aid, CPR and recreation oversight. Accomplished in keeping programs fun, engaging and safe for participants. Diligent about enforcing rules and skilled in motivating staff. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Golf Professional
La Cumbre Country Club
1994.01 - 2024.03
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to showcase the club''s amenities. Took over the operation from an independent contractor built it from the ground up.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Enhanced member experience through personalized instruction and tailored golf programs.
- Boosted pro shop sales with strategic inventory management and strong supplier relationships.
- Improved golf course operations by implementing efficient scheduling and staff management techniques.
- Managed relationships with key vendors effectively to secure optimal pricing on products and services used throughout the club.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation to minimize costs without sacrificing quality or member satisfaction.
- Developed and managed successful golf tournaments, ensuring a positive atmosphere for participants.
- Provided professional development opportunities for staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge within the golf industry.
- Spearheaded charity events at the club, strengthening ties with local organizations while providing valuable fundraising opportunities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during major renovation projects, minimizing disruption to members'' enjoyment of facilities.
- Cultivated strong relationships within the local community, fostering goodwill and raising awareness about the club''s offerings.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of services across all aspects of the club experience.
Assistant Golf Professional
La Cumbre Country Club
1981.01 - 1994.01
- Oversaw training of services staff and other day-to-day activities on driving range.
- Managed pro shop operations to ensure efficient inventory control, merchandising, and sales performance.
- Optimized daily operations by maintaining accurate records of green fees, cart rentals, memberships, tournament registrations, and other transactions.
- Coordinated junior golf programs to promote interest in the sport among younger generations.
- Conducted private lessons focusing on individual player development and improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops.
- Assisted with the coordination of charity tournaments to support local community initiatives.
- Educated customers on products and equipment, which provided information needed to make appropriate purchases.
Assistant Golf Professional
Birnam Wood Golf Club
1976.06 - 1981.01
- Oversaw training of services staff and other day-to-day activities on driving range.
- Managed pro shop operations to ensure efficient inventory control, merchandising, and sales performance.
- Improved member satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted private lessons focusing on individual player development and improvement.
- Developed a golf club repair business servicing all local private golf clubs.
Education
Physical Education
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, Ca1981
Liberal Arts
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA1979
Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Recipient of numerous public service awards: Paul Harris Fellowship (Rotary International) Santa Barbara City College Honoree.
Recipient of the Southern California Professional Golfer's Association Merchandiser of the Year award.
Mechanically inclined
Computer literate in most mainstream softwares
Extremely dedicated and reliable
Certification
PGA of America certification in Golf Operations
Timeline
Head Golf Professional
La Cumbre Country Club
1994.01 - 2024.03
Assistant Golf Professional
La Cumbre Country Club
1981.01 - 1994.01
Assistant Golf Professional
Birnam Wood Golf Club
1976.06 - 1981.01
Physical Education
Westmont College
Liberal Arts
Santa Barbara City College
PGA of America certification in Golf Operations
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