Assistant Sales
Resume:
James H. Pratt
Carbondale, CO ****3
Cell: (970) 948 – 8184 Home: (970) 948 – 8184
E-Mail: **************@*****.***
Professional Objective:
An exciting experience that will allow me to apply all that I have learned through schooling and
work to provide for my family.
Education:
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science Degree (2007)
Professional Golf Management (PGM)/Marketing
Certified PGA Professional
Employment:
Licensed Electrical Apprentice
Pratt Electric Inc. (October 2008 – Present)
Currently I am employed in the family business as an electrical apprentice in the
Aspen/Roaring Fork Valley area. My duties include running wire, installation of
receptacles, switches, and fixtures, along with trouble shooting and much more. The
current job that we are finishing is roughly 16,000 square feet.
PGA Assistant/Instructor
Cougar Canyon Golf Links (October 2007 – October 2008)
At Cougar Canyon I was one of three class “A” golf professionals that had the
opportunity to open a Jack Nicklaus design course. My duties ranged anywhere from:
instruction, merchandising, tournament operations, golf cart maintenance, director of
outside services, golf website manager, golf club repair, community events, etc…. I was
also in charge of organizing, budgeting, and instructing all junior camps. Carrying the
name “Nicklaus” carries many expectations; at Cougar Canyon we were constantly
striving for perfection.
PGA Apprentice/Instructor
Colorado Springs Country Club (May 2006 – November 2007)
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My title at Colorado Springs Country Club was Second Assistant. This was a wonderful
learning opportunity for me. My duties included: tournament event operation,
merchandising, golf club repair, golf handicapping operations, and instruction. While I
was employed at CSCC I was fortunate enough to be on staff with Callaway Golf. I
represented Callaway for our club and sectional events.
PGA Apprentice
Sycuan Resort & Casino (June 2005 – December 2005)
Sycuan was my second internship, which lasted six months. While I was there, I was
considered an assistant and had many duties including: instruction, sales, inventory
management, tournament operations, visual displays, etc… I was also responsible for
Sycuan’s Second annual Pro-Am tournament.
PGA Apprentice/Outside Services
The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa (May 2004 – August 2004)
Redlands Mesa was my first internship through the UCCS PGM program. During my
time at Redlands I worked with Eric Feely, the head professional, now GM, to complete
my PGA level one material. My duties at Redlands Mesa included starting groups,
loading bags, washing carts, customer relations, picking range, and some assistance with
lessons.
Golf Shop employee/Cart Attendant
Deer Creek Village Golf Course (August 2002 – August 2003)
I started as a cart attendant; my duties included washing golf carts, picking range, and
trash management on the course. After six months in this position, I was promoted to a
counter employee. As a counter employee, I was responsible for sales behind the counter,
tee times, opening and closing the bank, and assisting with arranging and managing
tournaments.
Playing/Instruction Experience:
• October 2007 – October 2008
Private/Junior Camp Instructor
Cougar Canyon Golf Links, Trinidad, CO
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• May 2006 – October 2007
Private/Junior Camp Instructor
Colorado Springs Country Club, Colorado Springs, CO
• August 2006
Completion of PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT)
• July 2005 – September 2005
Junior Camp Instructor
Sycuan Golf Club, El Cajon, CA
• August 2005 – December 2005
Golf Instructor Apprentice
Sycuan Golf Club, El Cajon, CA
Clubs and Organizations:
• PGA
• BPOE (Elks club)
• UCCS Alumni
• PGM Alumni
• USGA
Hobbies and Interests:
• Fly-fishing and Hunting
• Charity activities: Elks Golf tournament, Habitat for Humanity Golf tournament, Relay for
Life (3 years), Day Care volunteer at Hotchkiss Methodist Church (3 years), Highway clean
up (4 years)
Awards and Achievements:
• Staff member of Callaway Golf
• Two year varsity letter on golf team
• 2002-2003 Army Athletic Award recipient
• 2002 Tiger Invitational Tournament 2nd place
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