Nicholas Montes
Pickerington,Ohio
Summary
I have been a self-employed Professional Golfer and Professional Caddie since graduation from Kent State University. I have been at the highest level of golf on both sides of the business and have learned what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. I would like to use my experience and skills from Professional Golf and Professional Caddying in a business environment that allows me to be competitive and achieve new goals after my athletic career. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Caddie
Korn Ferry Tour
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided invaluable support to Professional Golfer, Ian Holt, during Korn Ferry Tour events, offering strategic advice and precise information while maintaining a focused and composed atmosphere on the course throughout tournament weeks
- Collaborated seamlessly with the player to assess course conditions, make proper club selections, and expertly read greens, leading to enhanced decision-making and effective course management
- Cultivated a strong player-caddie relationship anchored in mutual respect, unwavering trust, and commitment to achieving excellence at the highest level of competition
- Diligently studied diverse course layouts, meticulously creating comprehensive game plans, and compiling essential data for each tournament, ensuring a well-prepared and competitive approach to every event.
Outside Staff
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered outstanding customer service, ensuring members' needs were met during their arrival and departure
- Collaborated effectively with course staff to ensure seamless opening and closing procedures, guaranteeing all essential tasks were completed efficiently
- Cultivated a consistently positive and approachable demeanor, prioritizing top-notch customer service to members and guests
- Contributed to the success of tournaments and special events by actively participating in set-up, scoring, and managing course logistics.
Professional Golfer
Self-Employed
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Consistently competed in a calendar of 15-20 events annually, including tournaments on the GPro Tour, Rolling Red Tour, Moonlight Tour, and various other high-stakes individual mini-tour events across the nation
- Successfully cultivated and nurtured sponsorship relationships with 3 distinguished companies: Mountaineer Media, Centurion Wealth Management, and the Acushnet Company
- Demonstrated exceptional self-discipline and organizational prowess by managing all aspects of my tournament participation
- This included handling all logistics such as travel arrangements, registration procedures, strategic practice schedules, dedicated workout regimens, and comprehensive statistical documentation for every event
- Maintained peak physical condition through a rigorous and personalized fitness regimen, ensuring that my body was optimally prepared to perform at the highest professional level.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Kent State University
05.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Winner of the 2021 Dublin Classic on the Rolling Red Tour with scores of 66-69 to win by 6
- 3-time winner on the Moonlight Golf Tour
- Finished T-3 at the 2021 Ohio Open with scores of 66-67
- Caddied Professionally for 15 events across the United States on the Korn Ferry Tour during the 2023 season
- Competed as a member of the Kent State University Men's golf team from 2016-2020
- Competed as a graduate member of the Stetson University Men's golf team in 2021
- Strategy Development
- Flexible Schedule
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operations Monitoring
- Issue Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management Abilities
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving
- Goal Setting
- Reliability
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Customer Assistance
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Sales Abilities
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Kent State University, Division I Men's Golf, Recipient of a prestigious four-year athletic scholarship, attaining not only financial support but also invaluable leadership and team-building experience., Successfully balanced a demanding academic schedule, consistently enrolling in 12-15 credits per semester over four years., Dedicated over 30 hours per week to athletic pursuits, encompassing rigorous practice sessions, competitive events, focused study hours, and active in-class participation.
- Stetson University, Division I Men's Golf, Awarded a competitive one-year athletic scholarship as a Graduate Student, while pursuing a Master's in Business Administration., Assumed a leadership role, fostering a culture of high competitiveness and excellence within the team., Showcased my skills on the course as a Stetson Hatter, participating in six events with an impressive scoring average of 74.17
Timeline
Professional Caddie
Korn Ferry Tour
03.2023 - 09.2023
Outside Staff
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
08.2021 - 03.2023
Professional Golfer
Self-Employed
05.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Kent State University
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