Brett BURGESON
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Successful at selecting and developing curricula and lesson plans to fulfill instructional requirements and support learning objectives. Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver assesses quality and effectiveness of instruction and makes positive changes to better serve student needs. Good decision-making, critical thinking and personnel management skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Instruction
Kamloops Golf & Country Club
Kamloops, BC
05.2019 - Current
- Member owned semi-private club with 400 members
- Built a successful golf academy in Kamloops
- Assisted the club staff with member and non-member events
- Raised the Director Of Instruction profile at the club
- Organized and executed the junior development program
- Increased winter instruction dramatically
- Nurtured great relationships with customers and staff alike
Owner/Operator
Breaking Par Golf Academy
Kamloops, BC
10.2020 - Current
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
Head Golf Professional
Country Hills Golf Club
Calgary, Alberta
03.2007 - 12.2018
- Private club with 2 courses and 850 shareholders and 1400 members
- Hired and mentored 4 Assistants that are now in management roles
- Created and upheld a new level of member service
- Hired and trained up to 70 staff members including the pro shop, back shop and shuttle/starter staff
- Increased Club Championships participation from 150 players to 200+
- Created the Country Hills Cup -3 days of play with 220 players
- Set sales record in 2018 at $2,200,000
- Hosted the PGA MacKenzie Tour's ATB Financial Classic 4 times
- Developed a fitting center that is the most dynamic in Alberta and did over $425,000 in sales in 2018
- Hosted the 300+ player Calgary Flames Charity Classic 10 times
- Started the 'Black Friday Sale' in November that has 9 clubs and does over $120,000 in sales each year
- Established a Men's League that has 180 players
President
PGA of Alberta
2013 - 2014
- Spent 10 years on the Board in different roles including President for 2 years
- Worked closely with 11 Board Members from all types of clubs and roles
- Orchestrated the hiring and training of a new Executive Director
- Was part of the Association building a new home
- Oversaw the finances of the Association
Head Golf Professional
Windermere Golf & Country Club
Edmonton, AB
01.2003 - 02.2007
- Private club with 465 shareholders
- Raised the level of member service and the golf experience
- Hired and trained 3 Assistants that are now in management roles
- Guided the pro shop through two years of course renovation
- Started a Teaching and Club Fitting Academy
- Built member sales to record numbers
- Hosted the Canadian Tour's Telus Edmonton Open in 2003
- Worked on budgets and budget tracking with the Management Team
- Designed pro shop displays
Head Golf Professional
Carstairs Golf Club
Carstairs, AB
02.1994 - 12.2003
- Semi-Private club with 400 shareholders
- Was hired at the very young age of 23
- Created the member Ryder Cup that still is strong 24 years later
- Created a excel based inventory tracking program
- Started a demo club program -the first in the area
Education
Certified Instructor - Golf Instruction And Coaching
02.2021
Class A Professional -
Level 1 Instructor -
Management Classes
Skills
- Customer Service
- Event planning
- Golf instruction
- Team development
- Responsible
- Disciplined
- Computer proficient
- Strong work ethic
- Dedicated
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
- 2003 PGA of Canadian Club Professionals Championship Champion
- 2011 PGA of Alberta Club Professional of the Year
- 1997, 2011 PGA of Alberta Player of the Year
- 2000, 2011, 2013 PGA of Alberta Champion
- 2003, 2004, 2011 PGA of Alberta Club Professional's Champion
Affiliations
- 2004-2006 Program Instructor -Grant MacEwan College
- 2004-2006 Team 1260 Edmonton, Golf expert on Radio
- 2012 and 2014 led charitable ventures into Thailand and Vietnam
- 2011-2018 Minor Hockey Coach
References
Can be provided at your request
Timeline
Owner/Operator - Breaking Par Golf Academy
10.2020 - Current
Director of Instruction - Kamloops Golf & Country Club
05.2019 - Current
Head Golf Professional - Country Hills Golf Club
03.2007 - 12.2018
Head Golf Professional - Windermere Golf & Country Club
01.2003 - 02.2007
Head Golf Professional - Carstairs Golf Club
02.1994 - 12.2003
President - PGA of Alberta
2013 - 2014
Impact Zone Golf Certified Instructor - Certified Instructor, Golf Instruction And Coaching
PGA of Canada - Class A Professional,
Titleist Performance Institute - Level 1 Instructor,
Titleist Leadership Advisory Team Member - ,
University of Calgary - , Management Classes
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