Philip King
Livermoree
Summary
Dynamic Golf Instructor with a proven track record at PGASUPERSTORE, enhancing student retention through engaging and effective teaching methods. Specializes in junior golf development and certified club fitting, demonstrating strong communication and personalized lesson planning. Achieved significant improvements in players' technical skills and strategy comprehension, fostering a passion for golf among youths.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Instructor
PGASUPERSTORE
10.2021 - Current
- Managed tournaments from start to finish.
- Boosted student retention rates by consistently providing a positive, fun, and productive learning environment.
- Developed strong partnerships with local schools to offer junior programs that encouraged youth participation in the sport of golf.
- Improved golfers'' technical skills by providing personalized instruction and tailored practice drills.
- Enhanced players'' understanding of golf strategy and course management with in-depth analysis and advice.
- Provided individualized golf training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare athletes for games, competitive events and tours.
- Evaluated player progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed to ensure optimal performance gains.
- Taught individual and group lessons for all ages, including18-hole play and swing analysis.
- Collected fees and processed payments for shop purchases.
- Assisted with First Tee Program and Jr. Golf in store and on site.
- With Certified Club Fitting Background helped clients into skilled improvement equipment.
Golf Galaxy
Dick Sporting Goods
09.2015 - 10.2021
- Perform club fitting for a variety of players, including beginners, amateurs, and VIPs
- Customer service: Provide exceptional customer service and support, addressing customers concerns. Education: Annual education to help customers knowledge on club and ball technology and fitting techniques.
- Maintenance: and repair existing clubs, such as re-shafting and regripping.
- Sales: Execute consumer-facing sales at demonstration and club fitting events.
- Training: Train other associates on fitting techniques and product makeup.
- Technology: Use industry-leading club fitting technology, such as lunch monitors.
- Knowledge of golf shafts and club repair
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent phone etiquette.
Golf Outside Attended
Castlewood Country Club
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Streamlined golf cart inventory tracking for improved availability and reduced downtime.
- Fostered team collaboration, promoting a positive work environment and high-quality service delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable terms for equipment purchases and rentals.
- Managed risk effectively by enforcing strict safety protocols throughout all aspects of the operation-from storage facilities to on-course activities.
- Conducted regular employee evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth and development within the team.
- Enhanced customer experience by ensuring timely and efficient golf cart management operations.
- Oversaw the scheduling, maintenance, and storage of golf carts to optimize usage during peak periods.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures, equipment handling, and customer service best practices.
- Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
- Gathered and consolidated carts, freeing up additional cart return spaces.
- Shut down facility daily by turning off lights, storing equipment and locking doors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Advertising, 3D Printing, Anatomy
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Junior golf development
- Physical fitness
- Weather condition adaptation
- Personalized lesson planning
- Group instruction experience
- Putting technique proficiency
- Rules and etiquette education
- Golf equipment advice
- Advanced teaching techniques
- Certified Club fitting
- Mental game coaching
- Course management strategies
- Student progress monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Coaching experience
Accomplishments
- On the Board of the Original First Tee in Oakland 1997
- Advertising, Graphics, local Media
- Teaching
- Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of students and Parent involvement.
- Certification from numerous ventors
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Golf Teaching Professional® Certification –PGATOURSTORE-Alpharetta, GA.
Languages
English
Timeline
Golf Instructor
PGASUPERSTORE
10.2021 - Current
Golf Galaxy
Dick Sporting Goods
09.2015 - 10.2021
Golf Outside Attended
Castlewood Country Club
06.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Advertising, 3D Printing, Anatomy
Pratt Institute
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