Gene Bears, Jr.
Grimes,Iowa
Summary
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Hillcrest Country Club
Adel, Iowa
08.2023 - Current
Manage day to day operations of private 9 hole private country club including food and beverage. Very active club with 260 members
- Developed and implemented service standards for exceptional guest experiences.
- Oversaw daily operations of the club and managed all staff activities.
- Coordinated special events, ensuring seamless execution and high member satisfaction.
Head Golf Professional
Lacoma Golf Course
East Dubuque, IL
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: 45 hole Public facility
- Golf Shop supervision, Tournament Operations, Merchandising, inventory Control, Vendor relations, Teaching Adult and Junior golf program approximately 65 students ages 6 to 15
- 45 hole Public facility
Head Golf Professional
Ankeny Golf & Country Club
Ankeny, IA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: 9 hole Private Facility
- Membership interaction, pro shop management- including hiring of seasonal employees, Tournament operations, Merchandising, inventory Control, Vendor relations, Teaching and Junior golf program approximately 65 students ages 6 to 15
- 9 hole Private Facility
Inventory Relocation Specialist
Schuster Trucking Company
LeMars, IA
01.2006 - 01.2015
Assistant Golf Professional
Urbandale Golf & Country Club
Urbandale, IA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Processing
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Des Moines, IA
01.2003 - 01.2004
Quality Inspector
Delavan Manufacturing
West Des Moines, IA
01.1997 - 01.2003
Head Golf Professional/General Manager
Glen Canyon Country Club
Page, AZ
01.1992 - 01.1993
Head Golf Professional/General Manager
Verde Valley Country Club
Clarkdale, AZ
01.1992 - 01.1993
Assistant Golf Professional
Oak Creek Country Club
Sedona, AZ
01.1986 - 01.1989
Assistant Golf Professional
Jester Park Golf Course
Granger, IA
01.1997
Education
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg, IAPGA Business School 1
Kansas City, MOPGA Business School II
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Accounting
- Inventory Control
- People Skills
- Merchandising
- Staff Leadership
- POS - Jonas/CPS
- Feed & Beverage
- Teaching
- Vendor Relations
- MS Office
- Golf Genius
- Club Fitting
References
- Mark Brown, Member, Urbandale Golf & CC, West Des Moines, IA, 516-380-4393
- Randy Reed, Past President, Ankeny Golf & Country Club, Ankeny, IA, 515-669-0852
- Kevin Dorrington, Sales Specialist PGA LM, Bishs RV, Cedar Rapids, IA, 319-651-5821, kdorrington@bishs.com
- Kirk Schwiete, Retired Member, Ankeny Golf & CC, Ankeny, IA, 515-238-2171, kirkbeck@mchsi.com
Activities
- Member, Iowa PGA Board of Directors 2018 to 2020 & 2021 to present
- Honorary Iowa PGA Cup Captain 2020
- Elected to PGA Class A Member 08/01/1990
Timeline
General Manager
Hillcrest Country Club
08.2023 - Current
Head Golf Professional
Lacoma Golf Course
01.2021 - 11.2022
Head Golf Professional
Ankeny Golf & Country Club
01.2016 - 01.2021
Inventory Relocation Specialist
Schuster Trucking Company
01.2006 - 01.2015
Assistant Golf Professional
Urbandale Golf & Country Club
01.2005 - 01.2006
Processing
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
01.2003 - 01.2004
Quality Inspector
Delavan Manufacturing
01.1997 - 01.2003
Assistant Golf Professional
Jester Park Golf Course
01.1997
Head Golf Professional/General Manager
Glen Canyon Country Club
01.1992 - 01.1993
Head Golf Professional/General Manager
Verde Valley Country Club
01.1992 - 01.1993
Assistant Golf Professional
Oak Creek Country Club
01.1986 - 01.1989
High School Diploma -
Williamsburg High School
PGA Business School 1
PGA Business School II