PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Timeline

RYAN O’CONNELL

Juday Creek Golf Course
South Bend,IN
4
years of professional experience

Hard-working, adaptable, and dependable college student with hands-on experience in hospitality, teamwork, and coaching. Known for learning quickly, thinking on my feet, taking initiative, and maintaining a positive attitude in challenging situations. Pursuing a role that presents professional challenges and increases skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Work History

Youth Golf Coach & League Coordinator

2 Years 1 Month
Juday Creek Golf Course | 06.2024 - 07.2026
  • Coached younger golfers, enhancing golf skills, confidence, sportsmanship, and understanding of the game.
  • Created and maintained youth golf league, ensuring organized structure and smooth operations.
  • Collaborated with young players, families, and coaches to foster a supportive and positive team environment.
  • Developed leadership, communication, organization, and mentoring skills through coaching and league responsibilities.
  • Analyzed player techniques and provided constructive feedback to improve skills and strategies.

Cart Attendant/Ranger

4 Years 4 Months
Juday Creek Golf Course | 04.2022 - 08.2026
  • Performed golf cart maintenance, cleaned golf balls, set up banquets, prepared and served food, and maintained the range to support smooth operations.
  • Following the 2024 clubhouse fire, helped maintain daily operations while the business temporarily operated out of the parking lot, adapting to limited resources and a significantly different work environment.
  • Maintained daily operations following the 2024 clubhouse fire while the business operated from the parking lot, adapting to limited resources and a new environment.
  • Initiated support for various roles as needed, demonstrating dependability during a challenging period for the business.
  • Developed strong teamwork and communication skills while working across multiple areas of the operation.
  • Maintained a positive and professional attitude and built strong relationships with coworkers and customers.
  • Implemented efficient inventory restocks while in the process of completing other jobs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 05-2028

Currently pursuing a degree in Kinesiology.

  • HK Club Member
  • OT/PT/AT Club Member
  • Pi Kappa Alpha Member

Honors Diploma

Penn High School | Mishawaka, IN | 06-2024
  • Academic Honors Diploma
  • Multiple Academic & Athletic honors
  • Multiple Academic All-Star Team honors

Skills

Player Development
Leadership & Mentoring
Teamwork & Communication
Customer Service
Adaptability & Problem Solving
Quick Thinking & Decision Making
Time Management
Rapid Learning
Initiative
Work Ethic & Dependability
Positive Attitude
Continuous Learning Mindset

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Academic Honors Diploma, Multiple Academic All-Star Team Honors, Two Positive Mental Attitude Awards

Timeline

Youth Golf Coach & League Coordinator

Juday Creek Golf Course
06.2024 - 07.2026Read More

Cart Attendant/Ranger

Juday Creek Golf Course
04.2022 - 08.2026Read More

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
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Penn High School

Honors Diploma
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RYAN O’CONNELL