Andrew Wood
McDonald,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tournament Director / Operations Manager
Tri-State Section PGA
02.2018 - Current
- Conducted numerous Drive, Chip, Putt, PGA Jr. League, Amateur Tournaments
- Conducted between 45-55 tournaments between months of March-October
- Conducted 2 Travel Pro-AM's yearly from start to finish
- Proficient in Blue Golf Tournament Software
- Develop annual tournament schedule
- Create and implement marketing and promotional strategies
- Compile reports, budgets, projections and revise procedures as needed
- Develop list of required resources including personnel, supplies, signage, rental equipment etc.
- Monitor revenue and expenses to ensure budget goals are met
- Maintained invoicing and billing of tournaments and supplies
- Act as point person on all tournament related issues including; marketing, contracts, event administration and resource management
- Develop and train volunteer team
- Responsible for starting and scoring administration
- Responsible for signage on site and assists in set up of same
- Supervises day-to-day operations of events
- Works with Golf Course Superintendent and Head Professional to ensure golf course is in tournament condition
- Coordinate course set up with Superintendent including tee markers hole locations, rough height, green speed, special contests etc.
- Coordinate food and beverage and set up requests with Food & Beverage Manager
- Coordinate tee gifts, prizes and certificates with Merchandise Manager
2nd Assistant Golf Professional
Valley Brook Country Club
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Assisted guests and members with apparel and equipment needs
- Maintained monthly inventory inside golf shop
- Assisted with men's and ladies golf clinics
- Worked numerous outings by setting up tournament, logging payment of outing, and announcing rules and format, purchasing of merchandise for outing
- Prepared course for golf events and skill challenges
- Assisted Head Golf Professional with purchasing of merchandise, clubs, etc.
- Organized events for all classifications of membership
- Created virtual live scoring for conclusion of all tournament play
- Instructed members and guests with all teaching and swing needs
- Fitted members and guests with custom equipment
- Contacted sales representatives with new orders and custom orders
- Maintained seasonal Junior Golf Program during season
- Conducted PGA Junior League program for over past three seasons
- Trained on Trackman, Flight Scope, V1 software for all teaching and club fitting needs
- Captain of PGA Junior League past three seasons
- Ability to create live scoring event through VPAR software, Golf Genius software, Event Man software, Golf Net software.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
Assistant Caddie Master
Valley Brook Country Club
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained daily play log of member and guest play
- Worked numerous outings by staging golf cars, logging payment of outing
- Helped schedule PGA Professional's lessons
- Prepared course for golf events and skill challenges
- Maintained monthly schedule according to planned budget
- Assisted with guests and members with apparel and equipment needs
- Helped PGA Professional's with monthly inventory, phone calls, and tournament operations inside golf shop
- Maintained monthly budget of work hours, and supplies for outside operations
Assistant Golf Professional
Harbourtowne Golf Resort and Conference Center
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Maintained daily play log of member and guest play
- Assisted guests and members with apparel and equipment needs
- Maintained monthly inventory inside golf shop
- Assisted with men's and ladies golf clinics
- Worked numerous outings by staging golf cars, logging payment of outing, and announcing rules and format
- Helped schedule PGA Professionals' lessons
- Prepared course for golf events and skill challenges
Inside Operations Manager
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa
04.2009 - 10.2009
- Maintained daily play log of member and guest play
- Assisted with IJGT and AJGA tournaments
- Maintained monthly inventory inside golf shop
- Assisted guests and members with apparel and equipment needs
- Helped schedule PGA Professionals' lessons
- Worked numerous outings by staging golf cars, logging payment of outing, and announcing rules and format
- Assisted with “Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational” by shuttling players to tee box and announcing names for tee time.
Outside Operations Intern
Montour Heights Country Club
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Maintained daily play log of member and guest play
- Assisted with “Ashworth Head Pro/Assistant Pro Championship” for Tri-State PGA
- Caddied for PGA Professional in Tri-State PGA, Club Car/ GC Supply Tri State Open
- Worked numerous Monday tournaments by staging all golf cars, setting up driving range and setting up course for different skill challenges
Outside Operations Attendant
Valley Brook Country Club
04.2006 - 08.2007
- Prepared course for junior golf events and skill challenges
- Worked countless Monday tournaments by staging all golf cars, setting up driving range and shuttling volunteers
- Assisted with “Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Golf Outing” and “Children's Hospital Golf Outing”
- Maintained daily play log for member and guest play
- Caddied for PGA Professional in Tri-State PGA Frank B. Fuhrer Invitational
- Special Tournament Experience
Tournament Operations Attendant
AJGA
04.2009
- Served as rules official
- Maintained time log on players' average hole time
- Shuttled players to tee boxes
Tournament Operations Attendant
Tri-State PGA, Kings Family Restaurant Golf Tour
04.2008
- Served as rules official
- Helped organize post tournament duties including (checking scorecards, posting scores)
- Announced players on first tee box
Assistant Coach Varsity Golf Team
West Allegheny Senior High School
04.2008
- Helped to organize tryouts and team roster
- Announced rules and format of play
- Served as team rules official
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Golf Management
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA2012
Skills
- Experienced computer user including; Microsoft Office and Google Proficient in other applications, ie Email, Canva
- Experienced in tournament software Blue Golf, Event Man, Golf Genius
- Experienced in tournament operations and Rules of Golf
- Calligraphy skills plus to enable creation of signage, score sheets, etc
- Experienced in written and oral business communications
- Experienced in personnel management and volunteer coordination
- Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
- Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
- Effective interpersonal skills with ability to work well with all constituencies
- Maintain a credible golf game
- Remain up to date on customer relations management, marketing and business trends
Certification
- Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training
Timeline
Tournament Director / Operations Manager
Tri-State Section PGA
02.2018 - Current
2nd Assistant Golf Professional
Valley Brook Country Club
01.2013 - 02.2018
Assistant Caddie Master
Valley Brook Country Club
03.2011 - 01.2013
Assistant Golf Professional
Harbourtowne Golf Resort and Conference Center
05.2010 - 10.2010
Inside Operations Manager
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa
04.2009 - 10.2009
Tournament Operations Attendant
AJGA
04.2009
Outside Operations Intern
Montour Heights Country Club
04.2008 - 08.2008
Tournament Operations Attendant
Tri-State PGA, Kings Family Restaurant Golf Tour
04.2008
Assistant Coach Varsity Golf Team
West Allegheny Senior High School
04.2008
Outside Operations Attendant
Valley Brook Country Club
04.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Professional Golf Management
California University of Pennsylvania
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