JOSHUA WOJTASZCZYK

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Lancaster, New York 14086 Email:

abh8b9@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

. Operated a facility-owned golf shop with sales of more than $150,000

yielding a 20% profit margin

. Owned and managed a golf merchandise concession with $60,000 to $70,000

in sales

. Devised an innovative "125" member incentive program for purchasing golf

merchandise

. Trained and supervised a staff of several employees including PGA

apprentices using motivational strategies that encouraged people to work

together who had not done so before

. Managed daily golf operations in consultation with the Course

Superintendent as well as Food and Beverage Director featuring a "run

down" board promoting communication among staff members

. Utilized a variety of software including JONAS POS system and the GHIN

Handicap and Tournament software

. Organized outside events for charity helping the local community in its

fundraising endeavors

. Hosted a segment on a local TV station promoting a facility and club

membership

. Increased club membership by 15% using a timely, follow-up system

. Coordinated membership billing

. Hosted a demo-event weekend coordinating multiple vendor presentations

with a member tournament, club fitting sessions and a family picnic

. Taught lessons to players of all abilities using a "flag" system for

questions and concerns

. Designed and implemented a golf instructional program for juniors -

Step Up to the Tee

. Ensured proper appearance and maintenance of golf carts resulting in a

10% gain in car use

. Presented member seminars on various topics: grooming the greens,

upcoming events, golfing tips, etc.

. Wrote a monthly feature titled The Lesson Tee for a club's newsletter

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PGA Teaching Professional

2009

Golf Galaxy Incorporated, Buffalo, New York

Specialized golf retail store

Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional

2008

River Oaks Golf Course, Grand Island, New York

18 hole, private course designed by Desmond Muirhead; 20,000 annual rounds

Head Golf Professional

2006-2007

Birkdale Golf Club, Chesterfield, Virginia

18 hole, semi-private course designed by Dan Maples; 35,000 annual rounds

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Assistant Golf Professional

1998-2005

Orchard Park Country Club, Orchard Park NY

18-hole, private course designed by William J. Travis; 18,000 annual rounds

The Park Club of Buffalo, Williamsville, NY

18-hole, private course designed by Colt and Alison; 22,000 annual rounds

Westwood Country Club, Williamsville, NY

18-hole, private course designed by Colt and Alison; 17,000 annual rounds

The Fox Valley Club, Lancaster, NY

18-hole, private course designed by Tim Davis; 25,000 annual rounds

Glen Oak Golf Course, East Amherst, NY

18-hole, public course designed by Robert Trent Jones; 24,000 annual rounds

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PGA Continuing Education Credits 2002-

2010

PGA of America

2002

Professional Golf Management Program

The Golf Academy of America, Orlando, Florida

1997

Accredited by the Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Specialized AAS Degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management

Microcomputer Applications Verbal

Communication

Attitude and Motivation Food and

Beverage Control

Business Writing Turf Management

Calligraphy Golf Club Design and

Repair

Health Science and Safety Sales Promotion

Rules of Golf Methods of Teaching

Golf Fundamentals History of Golf

Instruction

Tournament Golf Advanced Rules of Golf

Introduction to Business Business Law

Accounting Financial Management

Automated Pro Shop Management Human

Resource Management

Golf Shop Management Sports Psychology

Golf Club Fitting and Merchandising Country

Club Management

Organization and Administration of Resort Sports Clinic

Planning

Short Game and Putting Techniques

Advanced Golf Techniques

Anatomy, Exercise and Biomechanics

Advanced Club Repair

AFFILIATIONS

Class "A" PGA Member, Professional Golfers' Association of America

Western New York PGA Section

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