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Ryan Waugh

Bristol,Illinois

Summary

Confident Business Student passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pro Shop Management

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
09.2019 - Current
  • Handle all the transactions in the pro shop including merchandise, tee times, and junior events
  • Manage the rangers and cart attendants by making sure they are on task.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the golf facility to ensure seamless communication and coordination.

Junior Golf Instructor

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
03.2018 - Current
  • Help teach the fundamentals of golf to youth athletes at the Chad Johansen Golf Academy
  • Teach high school-aged golfers using new cutting-edge technologies.
  • Enhanced players'' understanding of golf strategy and course management with in-depth analysis and advice.
  • 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.

Staff Member

US Kids Golf
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained smooth golf course operations by efficiently managing tee times and group pairings.
  • Enhanced golfer experience by providing timely and efficient starter services.
  • Improved pace of play with diligent monitoring and effective communication to players.
  • Ensured player satisfaction, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
  • Contributed to course success by collaborating with other staff members in various tasks and responsibilities.
  • Assisted in organizing tournaments, ensuring events ran smoothly from start to finish.

Cart Attendant

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Responsible for cleaning all the carts by refilling sand, rinsing the cart floor, clearing the garbage, cleaning clubs
  • Organize the range, making sure there are clean balls in the dispenser, no random balls sitting out
  • Refilling the water jugs on the course to ensure cold refreshing water for golfers on the course
  • Helps set up course events and outings by staging carts and putting out signs
  • Cleaning up the whole establishment (pro shop, lobby, outside) at the end of the day
  • This entails vacuuming inside, taking out all the garbage cans, locking the carts.

Education

Business Administration + Sports Management

Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois
05.2026

Skills

  • TrackMan
  • Open-mindedness
  • Coaching
  • Empathy
  • Respect
  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Order Processing
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Google
  • Inventory Management
  • Employee Development

References

Kyle Slechta Assistant Director at The Players Service: (312) 231-7454 

Chad Johansen- Founder of the Chad Johansen Golf Academy: (708) 380-4653 

Justin Wyeth- Head Golf Coach at Aurora University: (630) 816-5504 

David Stephens- Former Principal at Plainfield Central High School: (630) 664-2804

Timeline

Staff Member

US Kids Golf
06.2022 - Current

Pro Shop Management

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
09.2019 - Current

Cart Attendant

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
04.2018 - 09.2019

Junior Golf Instructor

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
03.2018 - Current

Business Administration + Sports Management

Aurora University

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