Michael McKenna
Vice President of Talent Acquisition at The Emerald Group- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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TPI Certified
Titleist Performance InstituteJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Tri-Fit Putter Fitting
Coutour GolfOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Ball Fitting Professional
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Certified Club Fitting Professional
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FootJoy University
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Experience
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The Emerald Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Talent Acquisition
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Apr 2020 - Present
The Emerald Group serves as a true partner in executive recruiting and business development for growing organizations. If you are a successful and growing business, chances are that your expertise is not in recruiting the talent you need to expand your organization. Our team has a wealth of knowledge across multiple industries that will enable your company to acquire and retain top talent. Our expertise is identifying and presenting qualified individuals that will improve your organization as your team continues to focus on its goals and objectives. Show less
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The Clubhouse CLE
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Co-Founder
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Dec 2018 - Apr 2020
A NEW, YEAR-ROUND INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY. We're excited to bring a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility to Northeast Ohio. Our 1,000 square foot putting green and four brand-new TrackMan simulators will be at your disposal starting in January 2019. See you soon! A NEW, YEAR-ROUND INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY. We're excited to bring a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility to Northeast Ohio. Our 1,000 square foot putting green and four brand-new TrackMan simulators will be at your disposal starting in January 2019. See you soon!
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Topnotch Golf Tours
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Business Development
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2020
Topnotch Golf Tours is your go to source for customizable golf trips to tournaments around the world! Topnotch Golf Tours is your go to source for customizable golf trips to tournaments around the world!
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Topnotch Management
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Golf
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2020
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Acushnet Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Titleist Golf Club R&D
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
• Successfully initiated and maintained relationships with experienced golfers to participate in Titleist club tests• Managed a database of over 500 consumers club testers and scheduled testers according to specifications set forth by the R&D team• Part of a team that conducted over 150 club tests per year• Analyzed ball flight data, wrote reports and provided observations to the engineering team• Assisted Senior Fitting Analysts with club fitting and club building
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Titleist Golf Ball Fitter -- West Coast Van
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2014
• Conducted 150+ daily golf ball fitting events for over 14,000 golfers per year throughout the western half of the United States. These events are designed to combat popular myths regarding golf balls and help golfers select the best golf ball for their game based on performance• Effectively built relationships with sales reps, golf professionals and general managers to promote Titleist Ball Fitting events• Utilized TrackMan to show the relationship between golf balls and ball flight and explained how this will affect a player’s golf game in an easy-to-understand manner• Efficiently budgeted a travel schedule consisting of over 80 flights and 150 hotel nights per year while spending 40 weeks per year on the road• Titleist Golf Ball Fitting liaison for LPGA Golf Clinics for Women. Taught female golfers of all skill levels how to select the best golf ball for their game Show less
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Golf Professional
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Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
• Highest grossing team member (of five members total) for overall sales of both hard and soft goods • Part of a team that launched the new Champions Course (formerly North Course) with improved practice area and redesigned state-of-the-art Golf Shop • Responsible for managing and growing weekly Women’s Club tournaments with different formats including year long La Costa Cup • Highest grossing team member (of five members total) for overall sales of both hard and soft goods • Part of a team that launched the new Champions Course (formerly North Course) with improved practice area and redesigned state-of-the-art Golf Shop • Responsible for managing and growing weekly Women’s Club tournaments with different formats including year long La Costa Cup
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Caddy/Outside Services
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Jan 1997 - Aug 2010
• Assisted in organizing the 2009 Senior PGA Championship • Organized classes to train 50+ new, inexperienced caddies each year • Aided membership in all golf related needs from practice tips to merchandise advice • Managed bag room operations for a membership of 300+ • Assisted in organizing the 2009 Senior PGA Championship • Organized classes to train 50+ new, inexperienced caddies each year • Aided membership in all golf related needs from practice tips to merchandise advice • Managed bag room operations for a membership of 300+
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