Position Wanted
- Job Title: Head Golf Professional
- Locations willing to work: Italy
- Salary Expectation: S75,000 US Dollars
- Current Position: Director of Golf
Skills
MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
PGA Professional with successful track record in developing revenue generating programs to improve the bottom line. Bringing 30 years of management experience, exceptional team mentoring philosophy and service standards which exceeds the members and guest expectations.
- Full P&L Accountability
- Membership Growth and Retention
- Analytic Reporting Skills
- Successful Program Development
- Team Training and Mentoring
- Outperform Member & Guest Expectations
- Compressive Marketing Background
- Extensive Merchandise Experience
Qualifications
I have been a Head Golf Professional for 7 years and the Director of Golf for the past 3 years at Bayonet Black Horse. I believe in my ability to provide an exceptional working culture, promote unparalleled customer service and continue the rich tradition at a Golf facility
I am always looking to create and promote the next new program, which will enhance the members and guests experience and generate revenue to the bottom line. In 2014 I was honored by my peers and be the recipient of The 2014 Golf Professional of The Year for Northern California PGA Section. Below are a few bullet points which have contributed to this prestigious award.
Manage and Operate 36 Hole facility with a golf operating budget of $6,000,000
Increased merchandise sales by $318,000 from $285,000 in 2010 to $603,000 in 2013
Established the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Academy which has generated over $827,804 in the last 5 years
Prior to a career in golf, I enjoyed a 12-year career in technology marketing. I had the opportunity to build and manage cross-functional teams.
I would welcome an opportunity to speak with you regarding opportunities at you facility
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bayonet Black Horse
Monterey CA 36 Holes
Manage high end Daily Fee Golf operations with 74,000 rounds annually
Director of Golf: 2014 – Current
Head Golf Professional: 2010 –2013
Rounds & Revenue Generation:
Accountable for increasing rounds by 21,000 from 52,000 in 2010 to 73,153 in 2013
Developed new marketing channels to increase green fee revenue by $450,000 in 2011
Implemented a 36-hole special in 2014 which has generated over $375,830 in revenue over the last 4 years
Created new membership program in 2011 producing $75,000 in the first year
Program Development:
Established the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Academy which has generated over $827,804 in the last five years
Created Bayonet Black Horse Golf Expo in 2013 which generates over $30,000 in merchandise sales in one day over the last three years
Created Wedge clinic days which help us sell more than 450 wedges in 2015
Implemented custom Scotty Cameron fitting days which generated $16,000 in putter sales the first 3 months
Developed short game seminar which generated 152 wedges and $22,000 sales in one day.
Business & Financial:
Develops and manages annual Golf Operations budget in excess of $6,000,000
Generates monthly variance reports based on month to month and year to year revenue
Develops weekly forecast reports to ensure monthly revenue is in line with targeted budget
Analyzes expenses on a daily/weekly time frame to ensure operating cost are at or below budget
Marketing Initiatives:
Develop and implement a $170,000 marketing budget for golf operations
Conduct surveys related to buying decisions on how golfers decide where they’ll play and purchase equipment
Develop and manage competitive analysis on area market memberships and green fee rates
Created zip code analysis spreadsheet to determine how far players were traveling to play our facility
Developed social media campaign to increase email database by 2,000 users in one month
Currently uses Google analytics to monitor website traffic, online bookings and sales on bbhgolf.com
Responsible for managing and developing all content for Bayonet Blackhorse website
Oversee all marketing initiatives related daily golf operations
Advertising
Accountable for negotiating and implement online and print advertising campaigns with the PGA of America, amateurgolf.com, SF Gate, CSN Bay Area Sports, Golfweek and Golf Associations for the following regions; Northern California, Arizona, Chicago, Southern California and Pacific Northwest.
Extensive knowledge of Facebook advertising
Responsible for developing content and implanting $17,000 Social media campaign
Oversee a $15,000 Google ad words campaign
Currently oversee and create email marketing campaigns to 24,000 player database
Team Development & Mentoring:
Hire, manage, schedule and supervise staff of 35+
Conduct quarterly staff meetings to ensure staff is aligned with club philosophy, goals and safety issues
Developed policy and procedure manual for all golf operations
Successfully mentored 7 PGA Apprentices, promotions include: Head Golf Professional, Merchandise Manager, Assistant Division 1 Golf Coach and 2 assistant professionals at private clubs
Merchandise:
Increased merchandise sales by $318,000 from $285,000 in 2010 to $603,000 in 2013
Implemented a Point of Sales system which improved golf shop sales tracking and inventory practices
Reached Cost of Goods Sales merchandise target of 63% annually
Accountable for purchasing and merchandising all hard and soft goods in the golf shop
Tournament Development
The Battle at Bayonet, 54-hole professional golf tournament
2014 (75 players, $32,000 purse and $20,000 in revenue)
2015 (105 players, $64,000 purse and $32,000 in revenue)
Bayonet Black Horse Amateur Championship: 54-hole amateur golf tournament
2015 (85 players, $25,000 in revenue)
2015 (140 players, $42,000 in revenue)
West Coast Women’s Amateur; 36-hole amateur golf tournament
2016 (40 players)
Champions Cup: 36-hole amateur golf tournament for club champions in the state of California
2016 (30 players)
45th PGA Professional National Championship – June 24th – 27th 2012
Host Professional for 312 PGA Members who competed in the tournament
Chairman responsible for recruiting 600 volunteers & 100 Caddies
Accountable for purchasing merchandise which generated $35,000 within 4 days
Worked directly with PGA Championship Department to manage the tournament
Tournaments Hosted at Bayonet Black Horse:
45th PGA Professional National Championship: 2012
Negotiated contact for 27th Senior PGA Professional National Championship: 2015
2nd Stage PGA Tour Qualifying School: 2010 – 2012
Fry’s.com/Safeway PGA Monday Qualifier: 2011 – 2016
First Tee Open Senior PGA Monday Qualifier: 2011 - 2016
PGA Tour Pre-Qualifying School: 2012
Northern California Open: 2012, 2015 & 2016
St. Mary’s Invitational: 2010 - 2014
Safeway Classic included 325 guests and 75 celebrities: 2011 – 2013
Oversee 350 Annual Corporate/Charity Golf outings per year
Community Involvement:
Secure 30 Supporting Sponsors for local Patriot Day Tournament to support the US Military
Manage the Patriot Day Tournament which raised over $18,000 for the folds of honor foundation
Secured more than $8,000 in sponsorship dollars in support of PGA MBAC tournaments
Created a $1,000 scholarship program for apprentices in the PGA Monterey Bay Area Chapter
Conceived The Hospitality Open Golf Tournament, which gives back to employees in the hospitality industry
Host California State University Monterey Bay golf teams
StoneTree Golf Club
Novato, CA 18 Holes
Managed Semi Private Golf Club Operations with 950 members and 35,000 rounds annually
Head Golf Professional: 2007 –2010
First Assistant/Merchandise Manager: 2005 - 2007
Business & Financial:
Developed and managed annual Golf Operations budgets in excess of $3,000,000
Managed and negotiated over 100 tournaments annually, which included client such as PriceWaterhouseCooper, E&J Gallo and San Francisco Hotel Council
Hired, managed and supervised staff of 20+ employees
Created policy and procedure manual for golf operations
Merchandise:
Increased gross merchandise revenue sales by $42,000 over budget in 2005
Reached Costs of Goods services merchandise target of 62% annually
Developed and conducted new inventory system for golf shop merchandise
Accountable for ordering all merchandise for the golf shop
Rounds & Revenue Generation:
Developed new corporate membership in 2009 producing $50,000 in the first month
Increased hard good sales by $40,000 over budget in 2009
Created new Gold Membership program which increased revenue by $350,000 in 2008
Managed Golfnow online tee time reservation system to maximize tee sheet utilization
Program Development:
Conceived a Player of The Year program which increased revenue $73,000 in 2007
Created a business plan to conduct demo days increasing golf club sales by 81% in gross revenue in 2006
Implemented Titleist Tour van custom fitting program which accounted for $20,000 annually
Partnered with the American Heart Association to develop Savings Strokes Golf program
Marketing Initiatives:
Enhanced loyalty program in 2007 increasing merchandise sales by $30,000 annually
Managed and developed all content for StoneTree Golf Club website
Created membership recruitment strategy exceeding budget by 35 members in 2008
Accountable for print and online advertising campaigns with San Francisco Chronicle
Presidio Golf Course
San Francisco, CA 18 Holes
Responsible for Golf Operations at a public facility with 75,000 rounds annually
Head Golf Professional: 2004 - 2005
Assistant Golf Professional: 2002 - 2004
Business & Financial:
Reached Cost of Goods sold merchandise target of 62% annually
Hired, managed and supervised staff of 40+ employees.
Conducted monthly staff meetings
Marketing Initiatives:
Responsible for marketing tournaments, clinics, leagues and junior camps.
Developed online registration for golf leagues.
Rounds and Revenue Generation:
Increased merchandise sales per player from $7.47 in 2004 to $11.54 in 2005
Managed golf shop merchandise sales averaging $1,000,000 annually
Oversaw Range with 57 stalls, accounting for $1,000,000 annually
Increased golf club sales by 30% within the first quarter of 2005
Golf Academy Programs:
Developed 9-hole golf league for all playing levels accounting for $100,000 annually
Accountable for all golf programs which included overseeing 5 PGA teaching professionals
Supervised extensive junior golf program totaling over 300 juniors annually
Head Coach for Bay High School golf team.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2015 – 2107 Monterey Bay Chapter Board of Directors, President
2015 – 2107 Board Member of Northern California PGA of America
2015 – 2107 Member of Tournament Committee for Northern California PGA of America
2014 Monterey Bay Chapter Board of Directors, Vice President
2014 Guest Speaker, Monterey Bay Chapter Meeting “Road Map to Success”
2014 Executive Committee, “Patriot Day” Golf Tournament
2013 - 2014 Monterey Bay Chapter Board of Directors, Secretary
2013 Monterey Bay Chapter Board of Directors, At-Large Director
MEDIA BACKGROUND
2016 PGA of America Best Practices: Teaching
2013 PGA.com, “Lesson Learned: Play your Game”
2012 Interviewed by David Marr from the Golf Channel which aired during the championship
2012 Appeared on the “Road to the Championship” produced by the Golf Channel
2012 Interviewed for “A Closer Look” which appeared in the June 2012 issue of the PGA Magazine
2012 PGA.com, Interview with Bob Denney
2012 PGA.com, “Local Knowledge”
2012 PGA.com, “A Closer Look”
AWARDS
2014 Northern California PGA Section, Golf Professional of The Year
2013 Northern California PGA Section, Club Fitter of The Year
2012 Northern California PGA Section, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, Golf Professional of The Year
2005 – 2007 PGA President's Council Award for Player Development
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Elected to PGA Membership in 2005
Completed PGA’s Professional Golf Management Program in 2-1/2 years
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, XML and HTML
Extensive working knowledge of GHIN handicap system and tournament pairing program
Experienced with Microsoft Office IBS Point of Sale System, GolfNow and EZ Links Tee Time Reservation Software
Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED
TaylorMade National Advisory Staff Professional
Professional Certification: Titleist, Footjoy and TaylorMade
Date able to start
24/01/2018