David M. Leininger, PGA

*** ***** **** **. 904-***-****

Saint Johns, FL 32259 Email: adyzkn@r.postjobfree.com

-- Golf Operation Management --

Twenty-year record of proven success in golf operation management

with an emphasis on Service.

--Staff Training / Program Development--

Train staff to adhere to the highest standards of service

Develop programs for tournament operations and revenue generation

Core Strengths

Leadership

Staff Training

Golf Operations

Tournament Management

Marketing/Revenue Generation

Member-Guest Service

Professional Experience

Office Manager 2023-2023

Lawn Care of Saint Johns

Create lawn care estimates for new leads

Manage day to day operation of lawn care business with over 400 clients

Responsible for recruitment and hiring of new staff

Maintain all HR records for existing staff

Create reports to track job costs and payroll

Proficient with Paychex payroll service

Proficient with Service Autopilot field management software

Customer service with a specialty in customer retention

Assistant Golf Professional 2022-2022

Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire, North Carolina

Daily operations of golf shop including all guest services

Tournament operations including over 120 Member events in season

Individual/Group lessons

Tee sheet management including

Retail purchasing and merchandising

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Assistant Golf Professional 2020-2021

Beech Mountain Club, Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Daily operations of golf shop including all guest services

Tournament operations

Individual/Group lessons

Tee sheet management including implementation of new online tee times

Assistant Golf Professional 2018-2019

The Palencia Club, St. Augustine, Florida

Daily operations of golf shop including all guest services

Daily cash handling

Staff management including all cart attendants Golf Shop Staff

Golf shop retail management including purchasing, merchandising and inventory control

Tournament operations

Assistant Golf Professional 2010-2018

Pablo Creek Club, Jacksonville, Florida

Daily operations of golf shop including all member and guest services

Staff management including all cart attendants and caddie master

Annual written reviews of all staff managed

Starter and Course ranger responsibilities

Golf shop retail management including purchasing, merchandising and inventory control

Tournament operations

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Head Golf Professional 2007-2010

St. Johns Golf & Country Club, St. Augustine, Florida

Upscale 18-hole semi private country club with 250 members playing 44,000 rounds of golf annually. Club voted “Top 10 in Customer Satisfaction,” by National Golf Foundation.

Manage golf operations with annual revenues in excess of $1.5 million.

Increased golf shop sales 15% in 2007 while maintaining 70% cost of goods sold

Created “Summer Sizzle” and “Big Chill” tournament series that generate over $25,000 in gross revenue

Increased rounds each year while maintaining revenue goals

Coordinated monthly departmental staff meetings using “ACE” service training

Participated in development of annual business plan

Developed comprehensive Junior Program which includes instruction, certification and playing leagues which increased participation by over 70%

Decreased payroll by 10% through careful tee-sheet monitoring and creative staffing

Increased participation in all member events

Called quarterly Men’s Advisory Counsel meetings to discuss all club events

Hosted First Stage of PGA Tour qualifying school 2007-2009

Hosted USGA Publinks qualifier 2007-2009

Staff management including assistant golf professionals and outside staff with written performance evaluations of 24 team members

1st Assistant Golf Professional 2004-2007

Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Ponte Vedra, Florida

Daily operations of golf shop supporting a 36 hole “AAA” Five Diamond facility with over 92,000 rounds played annually

Trained and developed a golf staff of 21 employees with annual written reviews

Management of Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Associations with over 550 members including over 100 member tournaments annually

Professional representative for the Men’s Golf Association Handicap Committee

Taught over 400 private lessons to players of all levels

Assisted in monitoring and adjusting annual business plan

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Assistant Golf Professional 2001-2004

DeerCreek Country Club, Jacksonville, Florida

Daily operations including cash management and reporting

Inventory control including purchasing and merchandising

Increased golf shop sales 20% from 2002-2003

Custom fitting, club building and repair

Tournament operations including budgeting, marketing, staff coordination and scoring events

Proficient with Microsoft Office, GHIN, GolfNet, Event Man, IBS and other POS software

Professional Accomplishments

Awarded PGA North Florida Chapter Apprentice of the year, 2004

Awarded PGA North Florida Chapter Junior Golf Leader, 2008

Passed Players Ability Test with scores of 74,75

Education

Formal

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 1989-1991

School of Engineering

Professional

Elected PGA Class “A” Member, September 2007

Professional Affiliations

Class “A” PGA Member, Professional Golfers’ Association of America

North Florida Junior Golf Foundation Board Member, 2009-2011

PGA Assistants’ Association President, 2005-06

PGA Assistants’ Association Vice President, 2004-05

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, 2004-2016

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