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Lauren Brashears

Hot Springs,AR

Summary

Passionate, collaborative, motivated golf instructor and personal trainer with a background in business which has allowed me to develop exceptional leadership and communication skills in which are applicable in all facets of the golf industry. I am a result driven individual that is always looking for ways to improve myself both personally and professionally as well as those around me.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Golf Instructor

Tiburon Golf Club
11.2023 - Current
  • Improved golfers'' technical skills by providing personalized instruction and tailored practice drills.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, engaging, and effective lessons.
  • Maximized player performance through the development of individualized training programs based on skill level and goals.
  • Enhanced players'' understanding of golf strategy and course management with in-depth analysis and advice.
  • Built a diverse clientele through excellent communication, rapport-building, and customer service skills.
  • Supported clients in achieving their personal golfing goals by creating customized improvement plans focused on targeted areas for growth.
  • Evaluated player progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed to ensure optimal performance gains.
  • Collaborated with other golf instructors at the facility to share best practices, techniques, and strategies for student success.
  • Organized group clinics for various age groups and skill levels, promoting camaraderie among participants while improving overall technique.

Retail Associate

New West Knife Works
03.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Promoted offerings by expression passion for company brand, products, services and solutions to customers.

Teaching Assistant/ Teaching Professional/Fitness Instructor

The Club At 3 Creek Golf Ranch
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained organization and cleanliness of performance center
  • Served as teaching assistant to PGA Jon McLean and Andrew Navarro
  • Coordinated junior program for student ages 5-15, which cultivated a stronger interest in golf to a younger generation
  • Coordinated lessons with head pro, pro shop, range and other outside service workers
  • Conducted group and individual golf lessons for all ages including on course play and swing analysis
  • Observed students during lessons to detect and detect swing errors, explained and demonstrated principles, techniques, using biomechanics
  • Designed and developed specific workouts for individual and group sessions based on their performance ability
  • Evaluated videos of swings throughout the season to asses strategies and formulate counter approaches

Manager

K & K Marine Service
07.2008 - 03.2022
  • Control costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Expand cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Execute regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
  • Direct staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Evaluate employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Record inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Adjust job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Conduct monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Monitor and support progress production orders by managing shop capacity.
  • Approve regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Teaching Assistant/ Golf Instructor/Fitness Instructor

David Toms 265 Golf Academy
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Served as teaching assistant to Shaun Webb PGA
  • Coordinated lessons with head pro, pro shop, range and necessary departments.
  • Created player profiles to define strengths, weaknesses and past experiences.
  • Taught individual and group lessons for all ages, including on course play and swing analysis.
  • Observed students during practice to detect and correct mistakes.
  • Organized junior after-school and summer golf programs for members and non-members.
  • Explained and demonstrated principles, techniques and methods of regulating movement of body, hands and feet to achieve game proficiency.
  • Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as golf fitness programs.

Assistant Event Manager

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series
05.2013 - 09.2017
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Coordinated and negotiated with vendors for events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Promoted adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of entire production lifecycle from concept to execution.

Assistant Golf Professional/ Personal Trainer

Hot Springs Country Club
02.2014 - 05.2016
  • Educated customers on products and equipment available which provided information needed to make appropriate purchases within the pro shop.
  • Surveyed members and guests on club amenities, services and junior golf programs to determine level of satisfaction and recommendations for improvement.
  • Marketed for events and tournaments to increase participation.
  • Assisted in planning and installation of junior golf program for member and non members.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities on driving range, cart services, which included training of services staff.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.

CEO

Smokin' In The Cove Drag Boat Racing Association
01.2005 - 09.2014
  • Located event locations around the country
  • Sourced and managed event production companies for each location
  • Acquired and negotiated contracts with vendors for events
  • Acquired and marketed sponsorship campaigns with small and large commercial business.
  • Communicated and promoted event with multiple media platforms local and national.
  • Coordinated with local,state, and federal officials in the location of each race which spread across 5 different states.
  • Coordinated travel logistics and for all traveling staff members
  • Developed and maintained budget for each even
  • Kept track of racer database of up 150+ racers
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff, and transportation providers.

Education

International Business

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaborative
  • Event Management
  • Marketing
  • Analytical Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Budget Management
  • Project Planning
  • Vendor Relations
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Team Leading
  • Event Logistics
  • Negotiating

Timeline

Seasonal Golf Instructor

Tiburon Golf Club
11.2023 - Current

Retail Associate

New West Knife Works
03.2023 - Current

Teaching Assistant/ Teaching Professional/Fitness Instructor

The Club At 3 Creek Golf Ranch
05.2022 - 10.2022

Teaching Assistant/ Golf Instructor/Fitness Instructor

David Toms 265 Golf Academy
05.2018 - 07.2021

Assistant Golf Professional/ Personal Trainer

Hot Springs Country Club
02.2014 - 05.2016

Assistant Event Manager

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series
05.2013 - 09.2017

Manager

K & K Marine Service
07.2008 - 03.2022

CEO

Smokin' In The Cove Drag Boat Racing Association
01.2005 - 09.2014

International Business

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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