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Jacob Thomson

Saint James,NY

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Webb School of Knoxville

Teaching Assistant
Knoxville, TN
01.2026 - 05.2026
  • Assisted the lead teacher in developing lesson plans and instructional materials for 100 students.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and comprehension of curricular content.
  • Supported project coordination by organizing team meetings and maintaining schedules.

PGA of America - Metropolitan Section

Tournament Operations Intern
Riverhead, NY
05.2024 - 09.2025
  • Collaborated with full-time staff and other interns to run junior and professional tournaments, veterans outreach programs, and other charity events
  • Performed a variety of tasks such as course setup, check-in of 100 participants, starting, rules official, and scoring
  • Trained new interns at the Metropolitan PGA and assumed expanded responsibility for the operations and oversight of junior tour events.

Holston Hills Country Club

Outside Operations Intern
Knoxville, TN
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with fellow interns and golf course staff to carry out outdoor golf operations, supporting the needs of more than 500 club members
  • Contributed to daily operations, including cleaning and relocating carts, organizing and storing golf clubs, and maintaining and operating the driving range.
  • Oversaw the training and supervision of new incoming employees at Holston Hills in preparation for the 2025 Visit Knoxville Open.

Knoxville Ice Bears Pro Hockey

Gameday Operations Intern
Knoxville, TN
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in coordinating event logistics for 25 games and ensuring smooth game day operations
  • Supported home game day operations by assisting across multiple departments, including Fan Assistance, Customer Service, Operations, On-Ice Activities, and the Kid Zone

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Sports Management

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05-2026

Special Events

2025 Ryder Cup, Met PGA Staff, Bethpage, NY, September 2025

  • Collaborated with Met PGA staff, Met PGA professionals, PGA of America Staff and volunteers to assist in the golf operations for the tournament, which was attended by over 250,000 people throughout the week
  • Aided in the operations of all practice facilities, including all driving ranges, short game facilities, and putting greens, as well as assisting in the operation of the PGA of America hospitality tent and the planning and driving of the team on-course shuttles for players, caddies, and spouses

2025 Visit Knoxville Open, Tournament Staff, Knoxville, TN, May 2025

  • Collaborated with Holston Hills staff, Korn Ferry Tour staff, and volunteers to assist in outdoor operations of the event, including all practice facilities, as well as the operation of two Pro-AM events

Timeline

Webb School of Knoxville

Teaching Assistant
01.2026 - 05.2026

Holston Hills Country Club

Outside Operations Intern
01.2025 - 05.2025

PGA of America - Metropolitan Section

Tournament Operations Intern
05.2024 - 09.2025

Knoxville Ice Bears Pro Hockey

Gameday Operations Intern
01.2024 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Recreation & Sports Management

University of Tennessee
Jacob Thomson