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Dan Drier portrait Daniel A. Drier
PGA Golf Professional
551 Summer Drive
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 325-1243
Email: djdrier@charter.net




PGA logo PROFILE:
General Manager of Golf Operations with over 20 years experience in management, administration and start-up of several new high-end golf courses. Posses strong background in elevating all aspects of golf operations. Major strengths include:
  • Profitable Golf Operations
  • Membership and Rounds Recruitment
  • Tournament Operations
  • Golf Instruction
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Marketing, Sales & Promotional Strategies
  • Merchandising

Professional experience


KENOSHA COUNTY, Kenosha, Wisconsin: 2008 - present
General Manager of Golf Operations
Oversees 63 holes of golf between two courses. Manages two restaurants, two golf shops / merchandise, and two maintenance facilities. 110 employees.
  • Responsible for all revenue generation, controlling of expenses, bottom line profitability
  • Develop and oversee 3.2 million dollar budget
  • Manage 7 million dollar 5 year capitol budget
  • Interviewed and retained 7 golf Course Architects and irrigation specialist for renovation of all 63 holes
  • Develop and implement 7 specific departmental employee handbooks
  • Develop all policies for 2 facilities
  • Implemented and executed marketing plan for both facilities
LAKE LAWN RESORT, Delavan, Wisconsin: 1998 - 2008
Director of Golf Operations
A prominent 18-hole resort facility in southeastern Wisconsin established in 1879 with a diverse clientele of resort guests, members, public players and 140 outings per season. The resort sits on 275 acres along Delavan Lake with 2 miles of shoreline. It has 281 rooms, spa, marina, 4 restaurants, and air landing strip.
  • Managed golf operations producing 32,200 rounds of golf which was an increase of 42% over previous management.
  • Generated $1,372,000 of total revenue which was an increase of 41%.
  • Supervised, staffed, evaluated, and coached a team of 28 service professionalst.
  • Promoted within the first year to the Executive Committee to lend direction for the entire resort.
  • Implemented marketing and promotional strategies, which increased outings from 60 to 140 per season.
  • By designing a program that was desired by the public we grew a loyal golf membership from seven to 250 members.
  • Upgrading the buying program plus inventory control and sales policies golf shop sales increased by 107%.
  • With better menu selections and competitive pricing, food and beverage revenue expanded by 35%.
  • Calculated all golf fiscal projections including monthly forecasts, annual and long term, capital and profit and loss budgets.
  • Conducted all golf lessons, clinics, leagues, golf club fitting, demo days, and club repair.
SHERWOOD FOREST COUNTRY CLUB, Sherwood, Wisconsin: 1997 - 1998
General Manager and Head Golf Professional
As General Manager for a real estate development golf course in east-central Wisconsin, established business foundation, created positive public relations within the community and business leaders which generated first year rounds of 16,500.
  • Coordinated the start-up of a new golf facility, restaurant and golf shop.
  • Established all golf course and clubhouse policies and procedures.
  • Developed inventory control procedures and sales policies for golf shop equipment, apparel, and food and beverage items.
  • Responsible for personnel matters including supervision, evaluation and employee development.
  • Used multi-media promotional approach to initiate start-up of leagues, corporate events and outings.
THORNBERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, Onedia, Wisconsin: 1994 - 1996
General Manager and Head Golf Professional
As General Manager for a real estate development golf course in northeastern Wisconsin, supervised business start up, established policies and promotions, and increased revenue to $840,000. Thornberry was developed to be the finest public golf course in Brown County Wisconsin.
  • Established business foundation of a new golf facility, including clubhouse design, construction, furnishing, equipment, and display fixtures.
  • Through supreme customer service and maintaining a clean friendly environment generated 24,000 rounds of golf in the second year and 29,000 rounds in the third year of operation.
  • Implemented inventory control and sales policies for golf merchandise, food and beverage items, green fees and outing packages.
  • Targeted all advertising, and set up accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
  • Originated all policies and procedures for the golf course and clubhouse.
  • Supervised, scheduled, evaluated, and coached a staff of 30 employees.
  • Produced weekly television Golf Tip on Fox news program.
  • Wrote monthly Golf Tip in Green Bay Press Gazette.
  • Conducted golf lessons, clinics, leagues, demo days, golf club fittings and repair.
  • Sales representative for the land development in Thornberry Creek Estates.
NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN GOLF CARS, INC., Green Bay, Wisconsin: 1994 - 1996
General Manager
As General Manager for a Club Car golf car dealership in northeastern Wisconsin:
  • Devised sales, leasing and tournament fleet rental procedures for 225 Club Car golf cars including maintenance, scheduling and deliveries.
  • Supervised mechanics and delivery people.
  • Contacted all golf courses in northeastern Wisconsin for sales, leasing and tournament fleet opportunities.
BROWN COUNTY GOLF COURSE, Oneida, Wisconsin: 1991 - 1994
Assistant Golf Professional
Assistant Golf Professional for an 18-hole, municipal golf course in north eastern Wisconsin conducting 55,000 rounds annually.

MID-VALLEE GOLF COURSE, De Pere, Wisconsin: 1988 - 1991
Assistant Golf Professional
Assistant Golf Professional for daily fee, 27-hole golf course in northeastern Wisconsin.

DOC & EDDY’S, Green Bay & Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin: 1986 - 1987
General Manager
Renowned restaurant/night club in central Wisconsin.
  • Managed multi-million dollar entertainment complex by supervising 25 employees, controlling inventory, bookkeeping, dealing with personnel and public relations, opening and closing of establishment, bartending and food preparation.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Owner and author of golf articles published on DanDrierGolf.com.
  • As a volunteer help work with local Cub Scout Pack, and with youth church program.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
(Major: Management, Minor: Earth Sciences)
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI

AFFILIATIONS

The Drier boys - Derek, Dan and Bryce. (photo)
The Drier boys:
Derek, age 9, Dan, and Bryce, age 7.
Class A PGA Member in Good Standing

HONORS

  • 2006 Golf Shop Service Award by Golf Course Owners Association
  • 2006 Teaching Center of the Year Award by Golf Course Owners Association
  • Passed Player Ability Test
  • Completed PGA Business School 3, November 1995
  • Top 10% PGA Business School 2, February 1995
  • Top Five Percent in PGA Business School 1, May 1992
  • Dean’s List
Golf club image    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Graduated Top Five Percent in PGA Business School 1
  • Graduated Top 10% PGA Business School 2.
  • Completed numerous PGA Continuing Education Seminars, including:
- Merchandising - Maximizing Your Golf Shop’s Retail Business
- Communicate like a Professional - Professional Golf Marketing
- Remove the Myths of Teaching Women - Building a Winning Team
- See It Sink It - Hank Haney on the Golf Swing
- Golf Management I, II & III  


Playing Seminar for PGA Professionals only which worked with noted sports psychologist, 5 teaching professionals and club professional champion Jeff Roth. Worked on all aspects of golf game in classroom and on course in competitive environment for an intense 5 days.

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551 Summer Drive
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 325-1243
Email: djdrier@charter.net
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