Results driven professional with 22 years of experience in customer service, sales, relationship management, and operations within the private club golf industry. Seeking a sales or customer service position where strong interpersonal skills, business experience and a proven commitment to customer satisfaction can contribute to organizational success.
Overview
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Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Golf Professional
Sharks Tooth Golf Club/The Third Golf Club (St. Joe Company)
Panama City Beach, FL
04.2022 - Current
Managed daily operations of a 36-hole private golf club, that increased in membership from 1,500 to 3,500 members.
Directed golf operations, overseeing internal activities and external events to enhance member engagement.
Oversaw golf shop operations, managing merchandising, inventory control, and vendor relations to optimize retail performance.
Directed staffing for all golf activities, ensuring optimal personnel management.
Coordinated logistics for golf tournaments, managing registration, communications, and event execution to ensure seamless experiences.
Trained and mentored club staff to deliver exceptional service to members and guests.
Assisted in budgeting and financial management, contributing to strategic planning initiatives.
Managed payroll administration for assistant professionals and outside service staff with accuracy.
Head Golf Professional
Camp Creek Golf Club (St. Joe Company)
Watersound, FL
09.2017 - 04.2022
Oversaw daily operations of 18-hole private golf club serving 1500 members, enhancing member experience and engagement
Coordinated member and outside golf tournaments and outings, managing event planning, staffing, logistics, player registration, scoring, rules, and on-site execution
Provided private golf instruction and individualized coaching to club members of all skill levels
Administered payroll and timekeeping for Food & Beverage and outside golf operations staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing
Assistant Golf Professional
Sharks Tooth Golf Club (St. Joe Company)
Panama City Beach, FL
03.2004 - 09.2017
Provided private golf instruction and individualized coaching to club members of all skill levels
Developed and directed summer junior golf camps, focusing on skill development and positive introductions to golf for young players
Assisted Head Golf Professional with daily club operations, contributing to membership growth from 100 to 1500 members
Collected and verified player handicaps to create pairings, flights, and competition formats for tournaments
Education
B.S. - Professional Golf Management (PGM)
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05-2004
Skills
Golf management
Tournament management
Event management
Financial budgeting
Merchandising
Membership strategies
Staff mentoring
Certification
PGA Member (2006-Present)
Timeline
Head Golf Professional
Sharks Tooth Golf Club/The Third Golf Club (St. Joe Company)