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Greg Carlson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned Tournament Director with over twenty years experience at PGA TOUR INC., adept in organizational leadership, and government relations. Successfully managed multi-event schedules across diverse locations, demonstrating exceptional event management and financial budgeting skills. Proven track record in enhancing, operations, player, and media relations, with a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to solve complex problems analytically.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations Consulting
SPORTFIVE LLC- LIV Golf Nashville
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Overview and management of all operations for LIV Golf Event in Nashville.
- Led all vendor selections for event with LIV approval laying out scope of work, expectations, with emphasis on quality, timelines, and budget savings.
- On site management of operations staff and vendors with emphasis on keeping timelines ans quality of work.
- Managed $18 Million dollar budget with budget hitting goal.
PGA TOUR Consulting Mgmt.
Consulting Management
04.2023 - 04.2024
- On call consultant to PGA TOUR for event management.
- Oversight and management of operations for the Barbasol Championship while training lead operations manager for new role.
- Overview of Barbasol Championship $10 million dollar budget with 5% savings in final budget.
Tournament Director
PGA TOUR INC.- Forme Tour/PGA TOUR Canada
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Organized a successful 8 Event Schedule for the PGA TOUR development Tour in US. Originally was PGA TOUR Canada but quickly moved to the US due to pandemic restrictions still mandated in Canada.
- Oversaw and managed all staffing and players- planning event dates and travel schedules.
- Traveled too and managed all staff, operations, media, marketing, sponsorship, and player relations for Events.
- Responsible for all player communications and worked closely with media on press releases and special interest stories.
- Collaborated and consulted with Rules Officials on player communication and player discipline including fines and suspensions.
- Oversaw a limited $4 million dollar budget due to limited funds and kept costs within budget.
- Managed sponsorship and sponsor relations including sponsor exemptions for events.
Tournament Director
PGA TOUR INC. - PGA TOUR China Series
12.2013 - 12.2020
- In charge of, managed, and successfully launched a 12 event tour located throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Thailand for the developmental PGA TOUR China Series from 2014 - 2020.
- Lived and traveled throughout China establishing tournament locations, dates, and also negotiated with golf courses to meet the standards of the PGA TOUR with economic gain.
- Oversight of all operations, travel and equipment logistics, media, marketing, sales, rules officials, and agronomy.
- Managed and oversaw player relations on all administrative, communications and disciplinary actions.
- Liaison to both state and local governments on approval of PGA TOUR China Series and government guidelines enacted on Tour from year to year.
- Oversight of the year to year budgets of all 12 events.
Director of Operations
PGA TOUR INC.- Presidents Cup
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Developed hospitality and operational buildout plan for The Presidents Cup in 2013.
- Managed all Operations for event including all structure buildouts, parking/traffic plan, shuttles, concessions, security, emergency action plan, opening/closing ceremony, signage, scoreboards, fencing, bathrooms and all misc. operational items.
- Oversight of all permitting for event with approval of first double decker structure in Ohio.
- Managed a $40 Million dollar budget with final costs savings at 10% under budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Sanit Norbert College
De Pere, WISkills
- Organizational leadership
- Event management
- Rules enforcement
- Government Relations
- Financial Budgeting
- Crisis Management Planning
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Sponsorship Management
- Detail oriented
- International work experience
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Accomplishments
PGA TOUR Employee of the quarter 2005
PGA TOUR Employee of the quarter 2009
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork-life balance401k matchTimeline
Director of Operations Consulting
SPORTFIVE LLC- LIV Golf Nashville
01.2024 - 09.2024
PGA TOUR Consulting Mgmt.
Consulting Management
04.2023 - 04.2024
Tournament Director
PGA TOUR INC.- Forme Tour/PGA TOUR Canada
12.2020 - 04.2023
Tournament Director
PGA TOUR INC. - PGA TOUR China Series
12.2013 - 12.2020
Director of Operations
PGA TOUR INC.- Presidents Cup
01.2012 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Sanit Norbert College