Manager, Operations, Project, Team, Event Manager
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Dynamic and results-oriented golf and hospitality professional with a passion for elevating customer experiences and driving operational excellence. Known for innovative approaches to golf operations management, strong leadership, and a commitment to fostering inclusive and engaging club environments.
With over two decades of experience spanning golf club management, hospitality, and procurement, I bring a comprehensive skill set and a proactive approach to leadership. My expertise includes driving revenue growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing member and guest satisfaction. As a seasoned director and head professional in both UK and South African markets, I have a proven record of fostering team synergy, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering high-quality event and service standards.
I am currently seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and insights within the golf, hospitality and leisure sector, with availability from early 2025.
I am currently working as a Case Administrator supporting and assisting the family business. Prior to this I have a strong background, working for more than a decade, as a professional golfer - coaching, retail, operations, customer engagement and service delivery, events and club management. I also have a wealth of commercial experience as a qualified buyer and supply chain manager working with projects, logistics, financial accountability and revenue growth.
My employment has, in the main, been founded in the hospitality and leisure industries.
Position: Case Administrator supporting and assisting the Family Business
Duration: September 2023 – Present
Heron Country Club, Brentwood, Essex, Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
Director of Golf & PGA Professional
Kloof Country Club, Durban, South Africa, 2019 - Nov 2022
Head PGA Golf Professional / Retail Manager & Head Coach
Indie Golf Pty Ltd, Kloof Country Club, Oct 2013 - Nov 2019
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Whitbread Plc, UK. Positions: Various, including Procurement Manager, Food Business Development Manager and Commercial Manager, Duration: 9 years
PGA of South Africa - AAA member (current)
Post Graduate Diploma - Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
BA Hons Degree Business Studies.
Agile Foundation, Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner