Sarah Honaker
Spring,Texas
Summary
Very knowledgeable professional with exceptional communication, merchandising, sales and management skills. Excellent communicator with a drive to succeed. Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Merchandiser
The Clubs At Carlton Woods
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for buying, receiving, pricing, and displaying golf shop merchandise for both the Nicklaus and Fazio Golf Shops
- Responsible for physical inventory and proper stock of inventory
- Responsible for member event tee gifts, custom ordering and personal shopping experiences
- Built a Corporate ordering business for members with revenues over $300,000 a year
- Built and maintained annual sales from $1 million to over $2 million
- Coordinated, Purchased, merchandised and inventoried The LPGA Chevron Championship
- Awarded Merchandiser of the year for the in 2019
- Employee of the year in 2022.
Director of Golf Sales
Wildcat Golf Club
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Assessed events planning services and related costs
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues
- Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timeline's
- Coordinated, executed and followed up with golfing clients.
- Designed and executed successful charity golf events that raised significant funds for various causes within the community.
- Collaborated with food and beverage departments to create enticing event packages for tournaments and outings, increasing guest satisfaction.
Director of Sales
River Ridge Golf Club
09.2008 - 11.2017
- Maintained active sales contacts with assigned accounts to keep communication open and capture consistent revenue
- Built a database of clients for Corporate and Charity Golf Outings
- Built a corporate wearables business for event clients to order product from
- Sold and executed over $500,000 in event sales a year.
Director of Sales
William Cole Inc.
01.2004 - 09.2008
- Responsible for Event Sales at Magnolia Creek Golf Club, Lake Windcrest Golf Club, Houston National Golf Club and assisted in destination event to Traditions Golf Club in College Station, Texas
- Continued to build reliable sales database
- Prepared and executed event contracts
- Worked one on one with Golf Professionals and F&B Managers to prepare/execute golf events
- Met with clients to plan their corporate or charity golf outing/tournament.
Education
Some College (No Degree): Hotel Restaurant Management -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Trend forecasting
- Sales experience
- Team leadership
- Multi-tasking strength
Timeline
Buyer/Merchandiser
The Clubs At Carlton Woods
03.2018 - Current
Director of Golf Sales
Wildcat Golf Club
12.2017 - 03.2018
Director of Sales
River Ridge Golf Club
09.2008 - 11.2017
Director of Sales
William Cole Inc.
01.2004 - 09.2008
Some College (No Degree): Hotel Restaurant Management -
Northern Arizona University