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
Moon Township, PA
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
McMurray, PA
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
McMurray, PA
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
Saint Michaels, MD
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
Farmington, PA
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
Coraopolis, PA
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
McMurray, PA
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