Experience

Rosedale Golf Club

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Golf Professional

  • Dec 2016 - Present



The Marshes Golf Club

• PGA of Canada Head Golf Professional

  • Mar 2009 - Dec 2016

  Responsible for the management and direction of the golf operation services and staff Prepare annual budgets for the golf shop, practice facility, teaching academy and golf operations Liaise with the Golf Course Superintendent to ensure that the golf operations are complemented and supported by the state of the courses Effectively implement the club’s marketing and partnership relation programs to fully promote the full range of services and facilities of the clubs to partners, guests and the general public.Responsible for designing and implementing programs for all golf activities at the club Oversee the successful implementation and delivery of on-line services and advertising initiatives are in adherence with the club’s long range strategic directionProvide advice and recommendations about maintenance, materials, supplies, equipment and services not provided within the approved plan or budget. Ensure that the day to day operations of the Golf Shop are carried out in a timely and professional fashion Maintain and record all sales, purchasing and ordering transactions including receiving, inventory control for the golf operations Undertake all tasks associated with ensuring the Marshes Golf Corporation remains current and in good standing with the appropriate amateur golf governing bodies. Ensure the golf operations of the club are operated in accordance with all applicable municipal, provincial and federal laws.



Grey Clark Shih and Associates Limited

• Canada
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Analyst

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2010

  Grey, Clark, Shih (GCS) is a multidisciplinary consultancy offering a complete range of trade and international business services to Canadian and international companies, industry associations and governments. GCS are Registered Lobbyists representing to the Government of Canada, the public affairs interests of domestic and international companies and trade associations across a spectrum of manufacturing, agri-food and service industries. Grey, Clark, Shih (GCS) is a multidisciplinary consultancy offering a complete range of trade and international business services to Canadian and international companies, industry associations and governments. GCS are Registered Lobbyists representing to the Government of Canada, the public affairs interests of domestic and international companies and trade associations across a spectrum of manufacturing, agri-food and service industries.



The Royal Ottawa Golf Club

• Associate Golf Professional

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2009

  Lead a golf operations team at one of Canada’s most prestigious private golf clubs through detail-oriented customer careProvide exceptional teaching services and conduct comprehensive golf performance reviewsEnhance junior programming by catering to the specific needs of the club and offering desirable clinics, coaching and camps in newly constructed development programOrganize, coordinate and manage a wide variety of club events and activities ranging from instructional clinics, one day corporate events to large scale week long competitive tournamentsManage all aspects of the related retail operation from budgeting, purchasing to merchandising while consistently exceeding sales targets and controlling expendituresFacilitate various board of management policies and initiatives



Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

  Instruct at a major community college in “Marketing and Customer Service” in the Golf and Ski Operations Management Program.Program was place on hold until Fall 2010 Instruct at a major community college in “Marketing and Customer Service” in the Golf and Ski Operations Management Program.Program was place on hold until Fall 2010



Recreational Earth

• Entrepreneur/Marketer

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Conceptualize, organize and delivery an annual promotional film tour premiering new films in the area of action sports. Secure corporate sponsorship and distribution rights for this financially profitable operation. Film projects included:2006, Warren Miller’s film, “Higher Ground” ; an eight city eastern Canada tour2007, Warren Miller’s film, “Off the Grid”; a four city eastern Canada tour 2008, Quinta Film’s “Lines”; a four city Canada tour Conceptualize, organize and delivery an annual promotional film tour premiering new films in the area of action sports. Secure corporate sponsorship and distribution rights for this financially profitable operation. Film projects included:2006, Warren Miller’s film, “Higher Ground” ; an eight city eastern Canada tour2007, Warren Miller’s film, “Off the Grid”; a four city eastern Canada tour 2008, Quinta Film’s “Lines”; a four city Canada tour



Ashburn Golf Club

• Assistant Golf Professional

  • Mar 2004 - Feb 2006

  Managed the golf operations at “The New Course” Operation duties including: daily supervision, hiring and performance appraisal, work load allocation and policy/procedure developmentFostered healthy golf lesson clientele through the introduction of education clinics and coaching programsDeveloped and executed first junior golf camps in Ashburn historyFashioned and merchandised a new Pro Shop in a transitional season to boost sales and drive custom ordersWorked closely with various committees to assist in planning and implementation of their goals



The Toronto Board of Trade

• Assistant Golf Professional

  • Apr 1998 - Dec 2003

  Appointed as liaison to both men’s and ladies committees and corresponding league competitionsImplemented a business strategy to create brand recognition to the David Garner Pro Shop (DGPS) at the Board of Trade Country Club. Strategy assisted DGSP in creating costumer loyalty during 'Golf Town' appearance in local area.Supervised Golf Development Centre during inception stage through writing safety procedures, creating operational programming and presenting a high degree of service to the membershipAssisted in the buying and merchandising of the Pro-owned Pro Shop during its relocation during a major clubhouse renovation