PROFESSIONAL RESUME
Class “A” Member of the PGA of America
An energetic, dependable PGA Professional, with keen attention to detail. A strong leader who is able to recruit, train, motivate and manage team members. Dedicated to delivering the highest level of service, and committed to excellence in growing the game through instruction and player development initiatives.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
2016-2019 NJPGA Junior Golf Committee
2016-2017 Patriot Day Golf Committee
NJPGA Assistant Professional of the Year Nominee (2015/2017)
NJSGA Open Championship Qualifier (2015/2017)
NJGF 100 Hole Marathons (Raised over $12,000 in support of the NJ Golf Foundation since 2015)
2014 NJPGA Match Play Championship @ Manasquan River Golf Club: Round of 16
2014-2018 U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Instructors Honorable Mention
2013-2018 U.S. Kids Golf Certified Instructor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1st Assistant Golf Professional April 2018 – Present
Essex Fells Country Club, Essex Fells, New Jersey
Established in 1896, Essex Fells Country Club is an historic, private and family oriented club offering a wide range of sporting and social activities. In the 1920’s, renowned golf course architect, Seth Raynor was hired to design a major renovation of the golf course which members enjoy today. In the 1930’s, a golfing custom was born on the first tee at Essex Fells, the “Mulligan.”
Customer Relations
Ensure all members and guests feel welcome by being approachable, knowledgeable and courteous
Assist Head Golf Professional in creating new practices designed to improve overall customer service endeavors
Tournament Administration
Organize Men’s, Women’s (9 & 18 Hole Assoc.), Senior, Mixed, Junior and Outside Events: 150+ Events per Season
Enhance all Tournament Registration, Formats, Scorecards, Rules Sheets, Cart Signage and Staff Objectives
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point
Proficient in Event Man, Golf Genius and TPP Tournament Software
Teaching
Perform individual lessons, clinics, and junior programs
Instruct Students: Men, Women, Seniors, Juniors and Persons with Physical Limitations
Proficient in V1 and JC Video Analysis Software, as well as Foresight, Flightscope and Trackman Launch Monitors
Player Development
Manage Junior Golf Programs: PGA Junior League, Summer Junior Golf Program, Junior Golf & Tennis Academy, Junior Tour Academy, and Fall Junior Golf Program
Manage Clinics for 18 Hole Women’s Association, 9 Hole Women’s Association and introduced a No Hole Women’s Clinic designed for beginners, has led to additional interest in Women’s Golf
Management and Staffing
Attend Golf Committee Meetings
Work alongside Head Golf Professional to analyze and meet monthly and annual golf budgets
Manage Golf Shop and Outside Operations Staff (20)
Train staff to provide highest level of service
Merchandising and Business Management
Yearly Sales $350,000 – responsible for assisting Head Golf Professional with buying, merchandising and sales
Train club staff on back-end and user-end website administration as well as POS system
Equipment
Proficient in club fitting (authorized Titleist and Ping fitter)
1st Assistant Golf Professional March 2007 – March 2018
Beacon Hill Country Club, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
A premier, private country club located in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Established in 1899, Beacon Hill Country Club is known as the “Hidden Gem” on the Jersey Shore. Beacon Hill boasts a well-manicured 18-Hole golf course with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Manhattan Skyline.
Customer Relations
Met with committees on a regular basis to ensure highest level of service to membership
Tournament Administration
Successfully introduced, chaired and launched the Men’s Highland Cup tournament, a Ryder Cup format tournament which drives participation in club events and generates revenues for F&B, Golf and Golf Shop
Teaching
Performed over 400 individual lessons annually (limited range and practice facilities)
Successfully implemented and designed an indoor training program to engage members throughout the winter
Player Development
Rejuvenated and managed the Junior Golf Program by introducing new programs and fun educational techniques: 120+ children ages 3-17 (program participation nearly doubled since 2007)
Initiated Ladies 4-Hole program to introduce women to the game of golf, led to many membership upgrades
Management and Staffing
Met with Board of Directors and committees regarding budgetary analysis, scheduling, and capital improvements
Worked alongside Head Golf Professional to analyze and meet monthly and annual golf budgets
Managed and trained Golf Shop and Outside Operations Staff (15)
Met with department heads weekly
Merchandising and Business Management
Yearly Sales $300,000 – responsible for assisting Head Golf Professional with buying, merchandising and sales
Enhanced club website and worked alongside development team to customize and integrate with POS, Handicap, and Tournament Pairing Software - trained club staff on back-end and user-end website administration
Assistant Golf Professional March 2006 – December 2006
Trenton Country Club, West Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton Country Club located in West Trenton, New Jersey is a private country club rich in history and steeped in time-honored tradition, established in 1897.
EDUCATION
Golf Academy of America
Associate’s Degree, Golf Operations and Complex Management
Certified In: Advanced Teaching
Tournament Operations
Brookdale Community College
A.A., Liberal Art