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John Walker

Pace,FL

Summary

I was born in Pensacola Florida and Joined the U.S. Coast Guard at age 19. Golfing Experience began at age 12 and Played in the Divot Derby and Southern Juniors. The Coast Guard life was good as I achieved rank quickly attaining the rate of Chief Quartermaster in 7.5 years. After Retiring PGA career started as Assistant Professional at Tanglewood and then as a PGA Class A starting in April 1999. 28 years of experience have given me a well rounded education in the Golf Business. Received the 2012 Dixie Section Junior Golf Leader Award and the 2013 Gulf Coast Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. Coast Guard Awards Include the Coast Guard Achievement Medal. In conclusion I believe I am the best candidate for this position and look forward to this opportunity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Golf Coach

The First Tee Gulf Coast And Catholic High School
Pensacola, FL
10.2010 - Current
  • Coached Pensacola Catholic Boys Golf Team 2019 and 2020. District 1A Champions 2019 and 2020. Regional Champions 2019. Finished 7th in States 2019 and T12 2020.
  • Modeled good sportsmanship and responsible behavior on greens to students to instill good etiquette and safety practices.
  • Networked with parents, staff and community leaders to build reputation and recruit new students.
  • Familiarized golfers with form and importance of proper stance in achieving advanced techniques such as slices and hooks.
  • Advised players on club selection and assisted with and other equipment needs during rounds.
  • Seamless delivery of 9 Core Values with Golf Instruction.
  • Delivered in school Program to local Elementary Schools.
  • Demonstrated swinging and putting techniques while explaining concepts of core stabilization and proper footwork to guide motion through proper arc.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.

Head PGA Golf Professional

The Moors Golf And Lodging
Milton, FL
04.2007 - 04.2010
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
  • Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Head Golf Professional

Soldiers Creek At The Preserve
Elberta, AL
04.2004 - 04.2007
  • Scheduled and ran Tournaments in Professional manner to maximize Revenue.
  • Completed Inventory every month of Golf and Food and Beverage to Keep Loss to minimum.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Head Golf Professional

NAS A.C. Read Golf Course
Pensacola, FL
04.2001 - 04.2004
  • Scheduled and Coached students in Playing Golf Course Etiquette and Safety. Inn Short Game Full Swing and Putting.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.

Assistant and Head Golf Professional

Tanglewood Golf And Country Club
Milton, FL
04.1994 - 04.2002
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Scheduled and Ran Golf Tournaments.
  • Conducted Monthly Inventory to Minimize Loss.
  • Scheduled and gave Golf Lessons.
  • Supervised Cart Barn Starters and Pro Shop Staff

Various

U.S. Coast Guard
Various, Various
01.1972 - 06.1994
  • Held positions from Seaman Apprentice to Senior Chief Quartermaster to Chief Warrant Three Bosn.
  • Responsible for Navigation of Coast Guard Cutter.
  • Responsible for Supervision of Department of up to 21 personnel.
  • Responsible for ordering supplies for 40 day patrol.
  • Responsible for 350K Budget.
  • Responsible for Training Coast Guard Recruits in Firefighting Seamanship and Swim and Physical Fitness.
  • Officer in Charge of Coast Recruiting Station Memphis.
  • Moored 210 foot and 180 foot Cutters as Chief petty Officer and Warrant Officer.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Other Duties and Duty Stations not listed due to limited space.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

W.J. Woodham High School
Pensacola
06.1970

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Safety Management
  • Records Organized Management
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Sales Tracking
  • Administrative Management
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Certification

Coast Guard Leadership and Management.

2 Years College Pensacola Junior College and Military Experience. (no degree)

PGA Golf Professional Training Program

Timeline

Golf Coach

The First Tee Gulf Coast And Catholic High School
10.2010 - Current

Head PGA Golf Professional

The Moors Golf And Lodging
04.2007 - 04.2010

Head Golf Professional

Soldiers Creek At The Preserve
04.2004 - 04.2007

Head Golf Professional

NAS A.C. Read Golf Course
04.2001 - 04.2004

Assistant and Head Golf Professional

Tanglewood Golf And Country Club
04.1994 - 04.2002

Various

U.S. Coast Guard
01.1972 - 06.1994

High School Diploma -

W.J. Woodham High School

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