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Daniel A. Drier
PGA Golf Professional
551 Summer Drive
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 325-1243
Email: djdrier@charter.net
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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
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- Excellent Customer Service
- Leadership
- Marketing, Sales & Promotional Strategies
- Merchandising
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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AFFILIATIONS
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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
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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 |
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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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Dan Drier Professional Golf Services
551 Summer Drive
Walworth, WI 53184
(262) 325-1243
Email: djdrier@charter.net |
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