yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                            0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

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objective

driven leader eager to contribute dynamic golf instruction, operations management, business development, merchandising, marketing, relationship building, teaching, recruitment, communications and customer relations skills in a challenging golf professional assignment.

career profile

ø  degree in golf complex operations and management.

ø  honors graduate.

ø  multiple additional certifications (see below).

ø  over eight years of golf course involvement covering all facets of recruitment, staff supervision, finance, budget and customer service.

ø  titleist staff member for five years.

ø  participated in professional golf events in u.s., ireland and scotland.

ø  selected to aid david leadbetter in lesson to tom watson.

ø  multiple award winner for outstanding clubfitting.

ø  provided service to world-class athletes including norm duke, pba #1-ranked bowler, and football player rich seubert.

ø  successfully taught over 10,000 hours of golf lessons.

ø  coordinate with such top instructors as charlie king, tom garner and manuel de la torre.

ø  director of one of the top golf academies in wisconsin.

ø  outstanding entrepreneur.

ø  expertise in usga rules of golf.

ø  strong technical knowledge and leadership ability.

ø  adept in program management and promotion of club activities to local market.

ø  strong focus on event planning and coordination.

ø  in-depth experience in managing pro shops, including practice range, carts and club storage.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker.

professional experience

one-stop golf and bowling, location                                                                                              2008 c 2010

partner/head golf pro

         started-up and managed this sports entertainment venue.

         contributed to all business functions including finance, budgeting, hr, operations and business development.

 

name of golf facility, marshfield, wi                                                                                               2002 c 2008

general manager/head golf professional

       owned and managed this $1mm+ golf facility.

       recruited and directed professional staff.

       facilitated material and equipment procurement.

       planned and executed budgets.

       2003 callaway golf us clubfitter of the year, only golf industry award for clubfitting.

       runner-up in 2004 for same award.

       provide instruction to wide-ranging clientele from world-class athletes to general public.

       successfully launched a one-stop golf and bowling retail/on-line store.

       provide support to community charities including united way, elks club and big brothers/big sisters.

 

mequon country club, milwaukee, wi                                                                                            2001 c 2002

first assistant golf professional

         provided instruction at this private club with over 30,000 annual rounds.

education/certifications

golf academy of the south/golf academy of america

golf complex operations and management degree, honors graduate, 3.79 gpa

 

club repair operations certification

advanced teaching certification

titleist/ping/callaway custom clubfitter certification

nike golf camp instructor

pga wisconsin golf instructor

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                            0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(715) 212-0266                                                                                                                          abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a golf professional assignment and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a golf complex operations and management degree and providing over 10,000 hours of golf instruction.   to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in operations, recruitment, staff supervision, budgeting, clubfitting and delivery of effective instruction, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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