Manager Management

Julian P. Bland IV

* ********* *****, ********** ** 29609 864-***-**** ( abiqqe@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: I am a manager within the recreation and tourism industry that

is looking for an opportunity to grow professionally within another sector

of the business world.

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

. B.S. Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from Clemson University

2007

. Concentration in Professional Golf Management

. Minor in Business Administration

. Elected into the PGA of America as a Class A Member in January

2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs; Six Mile, SC

August 2008- present

1st Assistant Golf Professional/Manager of Golf Operations

. Planned and executed a critical path program that prepared the

operation for the grand opening of the facility.

. Responsible for managing a staff of twenty associates and have been

primarily responsible for each individual throughout the hiring and

training stages as well as monitoring their day to day performance.

. Coordinated targeted advertising and marketing initiatives to

communicate tournament and event opportunities to the membership and

their guests to develop a major increase in overall participation.

. Developed business plans for partnerships with event coordinators to

ensure the success of all parties involved.

. Complete ownership of an extensive training program to offer

exceptional relational service from my associates.

. Advised and assisted in the development of budgeting for all facets of

the golf operation.

. Involved in teaching golfers of all ages and abilities in both

individual and group settings.

. Gained extensive knowledge of the golf swing and teaching techniques

through a partnership with The International Institute of Golf and

working with their instructors.

. Actively participate in Carolinas PGA Tournament Series.

The Cliffs at Keowee Falls; Salem, SC

April 2007-July 2008

2nd Assistant Golf Professional

. Participated in the successful grand opening of the Jack Nicklaus

Signature golf course and learned valuable aspects of the industry

such as key staff training methods and the elements for proper

preparation to run an efficient operation.

. Interned with the main focus of offering relational service to the

membership as I transitioned into an assistant golf professional with

more management responsibilities.

. Gained extensive knowledge of multiple point of sale modules by being

involved in the set up and development of the retail operation.

. Heavily involved in daily golf instruction as well as member/junior

clinics.

. Directed a certification and associate training process at three

different locations within the company.

Muirfield Village Golf Club; Dublin, OH

May-August 2006

Professional Golf Management/Tournament Operations Intern

. Improved understanding and knowledge of the recreation industry

through an internship focused on golf shop management and customer

service at the 18th ranked private operation in the United States.

. Involved in major aspects of the PGA Tour's the Memorial Tournament

such as; merchandise tent captain, assisted in the temporary staffing

and scheduling of the tournament, and many other day to day operations

at a high end private facility.

. Gained extensive inventory management knowledge as well as strategies

to constantly improve a retail operation and the products available to

the customers.

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