DAN HARRISON
Nearly three decades of golf experience began in a Pro Shop, honing communication and problem solving skills over a combined eleven years at Ridgetown Golf & CC and National Pines GC in Barrie, ON. After a hiatus from the golf industry, I returned as a partner/Director of Sales at Golf Supply House (GSH), a leading Canadian distributor to golf courses and driving ranges. Dedication created an expertise providing a path to becoming the President at GSH Canada, where I successfully built and motivated a competent team. By recognizing and seizing opportunities, we increased sales from 2.9 million to 7.8 million annually.
Work History
Labourer
2 Years 2 Months- Organize work schedule, job site preparation
- Manage daily activity i.e. Total Labour Hours, Fuel & Equipment Usage
- Collaborating with fellow staff members to foster a positive work atmosphere and improve overall team performance.
President
15 Years 9 Months- Company Overview: Largest Canadian Distributor of a wide range of products, many of which we were able to secure exclusive rights for in the Canadian market
- Finance responsibilities included setting and overseeing annual budgets, cost analysis, and managing our lending relationship via accurate and timely reporting
- Working with management to ensure our team remained motivated toward a common goal
Operations Manager
9 Years 9 Months- Company Overview: Hired as part of a three-person management team to enter the GTA market on behalf of a 75+ year-old company based in Sudbury, ON
- Immediate and continued revenue improvement resulted from calculated growth
- Sales and service personnel built a solid respect for each other's roles securing the foundation for long-term success
Education
Hotel & Resort Management - Diploma
Managing all aspects of Hotel & Resort operations, including accounting, Human Resources, Sales & Customer Service laid the foundation for the program.
The following year a Golf Management Program began based on feedback from golf course employees like myself in Hotel & Resort Management.
OAC
Skills
Certification
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Coaching certification required for minor hockey in Barrie/Innisfil, ON
- CPGA Certification - Recently applied for re-instatement upon returning to Maple City CC
- Smart Serve Ontario - Certified