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St. Jacobs, Ontario, N*B *N0

Cell: 519-***-****

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https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dave-wettlaufer-22243a28

DAVID WETTLAUFER

OBJECTIVE

To secure a Sales Representative position in a progressive, growing organization where my business experience and skills will contribute to continued success.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

SPORTS MANAGEMENT

As the founder of Dave Wettlaufer Golf: developed a successful small-scale manufacturing operation, acting as vendor to several top golf manufacturers assembling branded golf clubs. Developed advanced competencies in all aspects of small business operation including sales, assembly, logistics, accounting, recruiting, and management of a small work team.

As a Club Professional at several prominent Private and Public Golf Clubs in Canada and the United States: developed outstanding communication and relationship skills with members, managed several teams of seasonal employees, optimized the retail Professional Shop operations including revenue from sale of golf equipment and apparel.

MEDICAL DEVICES

Exceeded sales targets in the highly competitive field for large and small joint prosthetics (hips and knees), as well as an extensive line of biologics, by understanding customer challenges and effectively communicating product benefits.

Built confidence and trust with top orthopedic surgeons and nurses in Ontario through deep product knowledge. Educated surgeons on the critical dimensions of product performance. Guided surgeons on the installation of the product during installation procedures ( including using complex instruments and devices).

COACHING AND TEACHING

Delivered thousands of golf lessons to all levels of skill, including beginners, professionals and celebrities

Delivered a unique capability to communicate complex messages and break them down for optimal learning

Acknowledged as one of Canada’s best teaching golf pros, with the ability to successfully guide clients through a systematic lesson plan built over years of experience.

SKILLS

Leadership/Management: Based on a customer centric foundation, built and managed teams of up to 12 staff including CPGA (Canadian Professional Golf Association) teaching professionals and an operations team of golf assemblers.

Operational Excellence: Through hard work, a customer-centric orientation and an attention to detail, optimized Professional Shop retail operations and a small-scale golf equipment assembly business.

Relationship Management: As a Club Professional, founder of Dave Wettlaufer Golf Corporation, and Sales Representative working with top Canadian Orthopedic surgeons and nurses, demonstrated confidence and excellence in nurturing and building lucrative relationships with professionals across many businesses.

Communication: Possess exceptional communication skills demonstrated across a number of roles; including Sales Representative, Club Professional, teaching Golf Professional, B2B Owner, and extensive PR experience as a result of many media interviews as one of Canada’s most accomplished amateur and senior professional golfers.

WORK HISTORY

DAVE WETTLAUFER GOLF, OWNER/PRESIDENT

1991-Present

WRIGHT MEDICAL SUPPLIES

2001-2005

CPGA CLUB PROFESSIONAL, VARIOUS LOCATIONS

1987-Present

EDUCATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING MAJOR, GEOGRAPHY MINOR), BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

1981-1985

INTERESTS

COMPETITIVE GOLF TOURING PROFESSIONAL

Played on the European Senior Tour (2013-14), including the British, US and Canadian Senior Open golf tournaments, the Asian Golf Tour (1989– 1990) and the Canadian Golf Tour (1988-2000)

TRAVEL

Traveled extensively including Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

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