Matthew Minahan
College Station,TX
Summary
Dynamic Parks & Recreation professional with a proven track record at the City of Bryan, specializing in budget strategy development and event management. Recognized for enhancing community engagement through successful sports tournaments and athletic programming. A motivational leader adept at managing diverse teams and delivering exceptional customer service. Career aspirations include further advancing community initiatives and optimizing recreational services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tourism Event Coordinator
City of Bryan
Bryan, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Act as a city liaison, facilitating collaboration between private and public partnerships.
- Deliver presentations to the Parks & Recreation Board and the City Council.
- Prepare and submit Economic Impact reports.
- Recruit various sports tournaments and events for community engagement.
- Direct efforts to organize and promote the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Summer Games of Texas for 2025 and 2026.
- Cultivate relationships with potential clients during the Sports Events and Tourism Association’s annual symposium.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to tournament directors.
- Enhance field usage efficiency through strategic event planning and scheduling via tournaments, daily rentals, athletic programming, and local youth organizations.
- Achieved an estimated economic impact exceeding $8,500,000 through the booking of over thirty events in FY 24.
- Defined and accomplished targets to enhance the quantity of tournaments, hotel accommodations, economic influence, and recreational activities.
- Revamped the special event permitting process and created a special event guidebook.
- Manage budgets, organize logistics, and execute special events for hundreds to thousands of attendees.
- Coordinate and implement athletic and recreational programming, encompassing sports leagues, track and field competitions, and swim meets.
- Prepare the annual budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Decision Packages for the municipal golf course and event center.
Golf Course Manager
City of Bryan
Bryan, TX
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Directed management of staff, operations, and budget at Travis B. Bryan Municipal Golf Course.
- Managed a team of four full-time and twenty part-time staff.
- Established and executed strategic plans for staff.
- Motivated and disciplined team members to maintain high standards.
- Achieved an 8% increase in FY 17 revenue across golf course, food & beverage, and merchandise.
- Achieved 5% increase in rounds played and 20% growth in memberships in FY 17.
- Implemented a new food and beverage menu, retail strategy, and golf events.
- Formulated and applied plan for capital and strategic advancements.
- Managed $800,000 budget for golf course.
Golf & Membership Sales Manager
Up to Par Management
Lexington, VA
12.2012 - 08.2016
- Surpassed sales targets by promoting golf outings and memberships.
- Boosted external golf revenue and memberships by 10%-15% annually.
- Surpassed sales targets consistently by leveraging networking and conducting outside sales visits.
- Oversaw training and management of two Golf Package Reservation Agents.
- Boosted yield through strategic negotiation of tournament offerings and efficient tee time management.
- Directed strategic planning and achieved successful sales outcomes.
- Facilitated operational success by communicating event specifications to golf club's General Managers.
- Utilized data mining techniques to discover leads for golf outings.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create effective sales campaigns.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXBachelor of Science - Business Administration: Sport Management
Western New England University
Springfield, MASkills
- Budget strategy development
- Business development and client relations
- Staff management
- Motivational leader
- Effective multitasking
- Customer service
- Event operations management
Memberships And Certifications
- Sports Tourism Strategist (STS), Sports Events and Tourism Association
- Certified Park & Recreation Professional, National Recreation and Park Association (anticipated July of 2026)
- Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, Regional Director, Awards & Nominations chair, Games of Texas liaison
Timeline
Tourism Event Coordinator
City of Bryan
01.2017 - Current
Golf Course Manager
City of Bryan
08.2016 - 12.2017
Golf & Membership Sales Manager
Up to Par Management
12.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Sport Management
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Sport Management
Western New England University
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