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John Abbott

Saint James City

Summary

Highly driven 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 profitablity in a highly competitive enviroment

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Burnt Store Marina Country Club
08.2021 - Current

We are a Troon managed, HOA owned, semi-private facility with 27 holes and a fully operational restaurant. The club was losing money and hired Troon to take over management. Troon hired me to help turn things around .We went from $1.6million in revenue with a loss in 2020 to $3.4 million in revenue and a surplus in 2024. We turned it around by creating a cohesive team environment along with an aggressive social calendar and marketing plan.

Head Golf Professional

Herons Glen Golf & Country Club
03.2017 - 06.2021
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive golf instruction program.
  • Managed the daily operations of the golf shop including sales, customer service and cash handling
  • Trained staff in company procedures and policies
  • Calculated and recorded department expenses and revenue.
  • Maintained inventory of all golf equipment, apparel, and merchandise.

First Assistant Golf Professional

Herons Glen Golf and Country Club
11.2012 - 03.2017
  • Assisted in daily operations of golf shop, ensuring high standards of customer service and merchandise presentation.
  • Coordinated golf tournaments and events, managing logistics and enhancing participant experiences.
  • Developed training programs for new staff, improving team performance and service quality.
  • Implemented inventory management systems, streamlining stock control and order processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
12-1988

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player

Timeline

General Manager

Burnt Store Marina Country Club
08.2021 - Current

Head Golf Professional

Herons Glen Golf & Country Club
03.2017 - 06.2021

First Assistant Golf Professional

Herons Glen Golf and Country Club
11.2012 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Frostburg State University