Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Volunteer

John T. Geraci

125 Baker Street, West Roxbury,MA

Summary

To benefit an organization that can utilize a multi-talented, experienced and motivated business and golf professional who provides expertise in customer engagement, coaching and relationship building who also possesses a strong commitment to the highest standards of excellence both personally and professionally.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teaching Professional

Golf Galaxy
Framingham, MA
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Served in role of PGA Professional in the store and as assistant manager.
  • Daily supervision of staff and retail operation.
  • Used "Trackman" launch monitor for instruction and fitting golf equipment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with staff, customers and sales representatives.

PGA Teaching Professional and Summer Camp Director

McGolf Driving Range
Dedham, MA
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Actively engaged in individual instruction with over 300 private lessons annually.
  • Used "Full Swing" golf simulator to teach indoors during the off season.
  • Tasked with compliance with Town and State regulations for directing youth sports camp. This included building camp binder with policies and procedures detailed and in compliance with State Law.
  • Directed and instructed 12 weeks of junior golf camp with over 300 junior golfers.
  • Created compliant camper files including camp regulations, authorization for administration of medication and camper health records.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and camp staff to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Managed all aspects of daily operation and staff.

PGA Golf Professional

Brookline Golf Club
Chestnut Hill, MA
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • Managed numerous aspects of golf operation including staffing, training, merchandising, driving range and instructional programs.
  • Created staff operation manual for all professional and seasonal employees.
  • Planned, directed and implemented over 40 events annually.
  • Increased golf shop sales using partnerships with vendors, promoting demo days, fittings and other events.
  • Set goals and communicated junior golf student progress to parents via verbal and written correspondence.

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual And Mass Mutual
Wellesley And Boston, MA
01.2001 - 08.2017
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Organically grew business from scratch to over 500 clients.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients through implementation of holistic planning process.
  • Highlighted values and assessed clients needs for insurance, investment and college savings financial products.
  • Delivered financial security solutions to individuals and families using holistic planning approach, collecting data related to personal, professional and financial goals.
  • Highly organized operating within strict industry compliance driven parameters.

PGA Golf Professional

Wollaston Golf Club
Milton, MA
03.1995 - 12.2001
  • Planned, directed and coordinated all facets of over 30 annual member events and 12 corporate outings.
  • Partnered with Tournament Chairs, General Manager, Superintendent and golf staff to ensure smooth running of all events.
  • Hired, trained and scheduled staff of 20, established first of kind policies and procedures manual for seasonal and Professional Staff.
  • Managed golf retail operations, budgeting, sales reporting and marketing.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations

Education

High School Diploma -

Catholic Memorial High School
West Roxbury, MA
06.1988

BBA - Business Administration

Stetson University
Deland, FL
05.1992

Skills

  • Skilled and experienced PGA Teaching Professional
  • Division 1 College player and PGA Professional
  • Consistently engage in high level customer service
  • Excellent communicator relating well to all people
  • Networked with PGA teaching professionals locally and nationally
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Self-starter with proven track record
  • Experienced sales professional

Additional Information

  • 2019-2022 Seasonal High School golf coach and Middle School hockey coach, Newton Country Day School
  • 2020-2022 Seasonal High School golf coach, Catholic Memorial School
  • 2017-2021 Crimson Pride Girls Hockey Club coach. USA Hockey Level III Coach currently at U14
  • 2017-2019 Initiated and recruited over 70 junior golfers into Operation 36 golf program at Brookline Golf Course
  • 2012-2018 New England PGA Special Olympics Golf Tournament volunteer
  • 2005-2014 Member, Catholic Memorial High School Board of Directors
  • 2013 Honored Family Testimonial Speaker: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Adaptive Sports Program
  • 2011 Honored Family Testimonial Speaker: Franciscan Hospital for Children Annual Gala
  • Boston Marathon Team Member:

2013: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

2010: Perkins School for The Blind

2009: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

  • 2007-2008 March of Dimes: Served as Massachusetts Ambassador Family
  • 2006-2008 March of Dimes: Awarded honors among top fundraising families

Timeline

Head Teaching Professional

Golf Galaxy
10.2021 - 03.2022

PGA Teaching Professional and Summer Camp Director

McGolf Driving Range
03.2020 - 09.2021

PGA Golf Professional

Brookline Golf Club
09.2017 - 10.2019

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual And Mass Mutual
01.2001 - 08.2017

PGA Golf Professional

Wollaston Golf Club
03.1995 - 12.2001

High School Diploma -

Catholic Memorial High School

BBA - Business Administration

Stetson University

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