Preston Walker
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Summary
Accomplished General Manager at Tour Quality Golf, adept in leadership and strategic planning, elevated sales by 30%, securing the company's first million-dollar year. Expert in fostering team cohesion and customer relations, significantly enhancing client loyalty and operational efficiency. Skilled in inventory control and staff management, consistently achieving outstanding results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Tour Quality Golf
06.2020 - Current
- Club fitter at a Golf Digest top 100 fitting studio.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
- Managed a team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Helped raise sales by 30% over the previous year to make the companies first million-dollar year.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure favorable pricing and expedited delivery times for products.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized assistance in club selection, fittings, repairs, and other golf-related services.
- Boosted sales revenue by 30% through targeted marketing initiatives to make the companies first million-dollar year.
Golf Assistant
Ottawa University Golf Team
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted in the coordination of tournaments and events.
- Traveled to recruit young players/golfers to play for the university.
- Improved golfer's knowledge of rules and etiquette.
- Assisted players in setting realistic goals, developing action plans to achieve them, resulting in enhanced motivation and commitment.
- Coordinated team travel arrangements and logistics for out-of-state tournaments, ensuring smooth experiences for all involved.
- In charge of NCSA Sports recruiting website to help bring the best players to the university.
Head Sales Representative
Journeys
05.2011 - 08.2018
- Boosted store sales through effective merchandise displays and strategic promotional efforts.
- Managed inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and placing timely orders for new products.
- Enhanced visual merchandising strategies, resulting in higher customer engagement and increased sales of featured products.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized shoe recommendations and attentive service.
Education
MBA - Strategic Innovation
Ottawa University
Surprise, AZ08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Ottawa University
Surprise, AZ05.2018
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK05.2017
High School Diploma -
Tulsa Union High School
Tulsa, OK05.2013
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Training and coaching
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Training and Development
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Control
- Strategic Planning
Achievements and Awards
- NCCAA 5-time player of the week.
- Aided Tour Quality Golf reach its first million-dollar year by bringing in new clientele and marketing to new audiences.
- Helped in locating the building and constructing the new facility at Tour Quality Golf.
Leadership
Team Captain, Ottawa University Men's Golf Team, Surprise, AZ
- As team captain, I mentored incoming freshman as well as encouraged team collaboration to enhance all the players' abilities.
G.A., Ottawa University Men's and Women's Golf Team, Surprise, AZ
- As the Graduate Assistant I was responsible for managing the players, and ensuring they maintained grades while playing for the university golf team.
Timeline
General Manager
Tour Quality Golf
06.2020 - Current
Golf Assistant
Ottawa University Golf Team
08.2018 - 05.2020
Head Sales Representative
Journeys
05.2011 - 08.2018
MBA - Strategic Innovation
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Ottawa University
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Tulsa Union High School
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