Experience

Westwood Country Club
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head Golf Professional

  • Mar 2023 - Present


Brookside Country Club

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• First Assistant Golf Professional

  • Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  During my time at Brookside, my duties and responsibilities included: The Ladies 9 & 18 Holers leagues during the 2021 and 2022 season at BCC, as well as the Couples Golf Program and the monthly “Nine and Dine” events. All of these events were built and executed using Golf Genius technology. I led and grew the junior golf program and clinics at BCC while implementing new junior golf programs in the 2022 season. These new programs included the Brookside CC Elite Junior Golf Program and “Junior Golf Play Days with Mark.” Both programs enhanced and diversified the junior golf experience at the Club, as well as leading to families spending more quality time at the Club. Provided over 500 hours of private instruction, group clinics, and club fittings to various demographics of the membership from junior and beginner golfers to advanced players. TrackMan technology was used in all club fittings as well as incorporating TracKMan data in most lessons for student improvement and understanding. Utilization of Club Essential software for a wide array of functions including: the tee sheet, inventory management, member credit book, the POS software while working the Golf Shop counter, etc. Show less



Westfield Country Club

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Golf Professional / Hospitality Supervisor

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2021

  During my time in this role at Westfield, I was responsible for the following: The preparation, execution, and follow up of golf events and leagues for Westfield members, Westfield corporate clients, and outside retail events by utilizing Golf Genius software. The training, scheduling, and management of the outside golf operation at the Club. This team was made up of cart barn employees, driving range attendants, starters, rangers, and the locker room. This also included the oversight of 130 fleet Club Car golf carts, as well as 18 private golf carts stored at the club. Golf Instruction - Taught over 350 lessons during my time at Westfield including: junior golf, individual private lessons, group lessons, and custom club fittings to a variety of players with various abilities. I was very active with the renovation of both the North and South courses at Westfield in terms of creating the scorecards, using TagMarshal software to map the courses, giving feedback to the course architects. Show less



Westfield Insurance

• United States
• Investment Management

• Personal Lines Market Underwriter

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2017

  I served as a Personal Lines Market Underwriter for a group of assigned agencies in Ohio and Kentucky. I previously worked with agencies in Indiana and Iowa, and in both roles I looked to assist my defined agencies in the growth of new business production with Westfield, increasing their overall book size, and business planning with the agencies. Additionally, I conducted in-depth analysis of results, develop specific business goals, and strengthen professional relationships. I served as a Personal Lines Market Underwriter for a group of assigned agencies in Ohio and Kentucky. I previously worked with agencies in Indiana and Iowa, and in both roles I looked to assist my defined agencies in the growth of new business production with Westfield, increasing their overall book size, and business planning with the agencies. Additionally, I conducted in-depth analysis of results, develop specific business goals, and strengthen professional relationships.



Eagle Investment Group

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Responsible for managing $1.1 million of Ashland University's endowment fund. Served as the Consumer Defensive Sector Analyst. Evaluated and proposed potential investment opportunities technically, fundamentally, and behaviorally. Responsible for managing $1.1 million of Ashland University's endowment fund. Served as the Consumer Defensive Sector Analyst. Evaluated and proposed potential investment opportunities technically, fundamentally, and behaviorally.



Westfield Group/Westfield Insurance

• Personal Lines Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  With this position, I was involved in projects that aligned with the personal lines department's strategy, business intelligence and key 2012 intiatives. Those involved the: 2012 New Business contest, Series conversion project, Interchange program and USU analysis. My contributions included tracking and analyzing data with the Business Intelligence team to identify needs and assist with solutions. Additionally, I was able to shadow various positions within the personal lines department. Through shadowing, I was able to talk through policies with underwriters and get a better feel for how they think. This experience gave me a good overall feel for a typical day in the life of an underwriter. Show less



Wilkshire Golf Course

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maintenance / Range

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2011

  While at Wilkshire, I was the primary person in charge of the driving range. With this, I had to make sure that the pro shop had enough range balls to sell at all times. I also sold range balls on occasion during nights with heavy league play. Other responsibilities included: washing golf carts, changing hole locations, planting flowers, sanding divots, replacing yardage markers, spreading mulch, edging bunkers, and cleaning up after storms, I established a strong work ethic from my time at Wilkshire, and learned numerous life lessons. Show less