job/apprentice

Question
Eddie, I am a middle aged man who closed my businees and now pursuing my passion , golf. I have caddied and played golf since age 11 . I am attempting to get hired as an assistant at a course as some of them do not require previous course experience. I am determined to find someone that will employ me fulltime so that after 6 mos. I can apply and start a apprenticeship with the PGA.What direction and or advice can you give me to secure this position. I am very excited and will do any thing to obtain it. Maybe you can refer me to a course and a pro that would hire me .
Thank you

DAVID  " d.a. " ANDREWS
3021 Fremont * Phoenix, AZ 85042
4817 Stonewall Ave  * Downers Grove, IL 60515
*

SALES / MARKETING / CLIENT SERVICE

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Management  * Marketing  * Product merchandising  * Organizational Behavior Management   Purchasing * Retailing / Wholesaling
                                                             
Individual Strengths *  
A passion for winning / competetive in life and golf
Leadership, and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Creativity and innovation
Strong oral- and written-communication skills
Broad, cross-functional business knowledge
Technical and organizational ability
Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and dependability
Self-motivation and an orientation to action
Flexibility and ability to embrace change


INDIVIDUAL SKILLS

LITTLE LEAGUE INSTRUCTION
Kids in the 9-12 age group

GOLF CHANNEL AMATUER TOUR
Placed 2nd in 2009 Regional Tournament at SWAN LAKE Resort
Senior qualifier 2009 at LaQuinta, CA
Three time winner on Tour
12 finishes in the top ten

Handicap index 10.8
Nationals qualifier in 2008
Competetive player / student  
Involvement in the game of golf since 1969.
Fulltime caddy at Edgewood Valley Country Club
as a minor under 18  
Junior tournament competition thruout adolesence.
Number 2 man on high school golf team.
Competed in college tournaments
Regular competitor in weekly tournaments
Member CDGA 12424412 / USGA
Member of National Hole in One Club

Father of four, including Sarah (9), who suffers from a genetic, dibilitating disorder. I take her with me in her wheelchair to the golf range and she helps me select the right club !

WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGNS UNDERFOOT FLOORING CO, Downers Grove,  Illinois * 2004 -2009
Owner operator / Outside Sales Representative
* Create client base with in-home sales by appointment and sales from networking and referrals and cold calling. Successful in producing, managing and maintaining accounts. Extensive history working with builders, contractors and working professionals in the new home industry.
* Build work plans, order products, organize bids, estimates and invoices to complete sales.
* Maintain work relations with installers to provide high quality  of workmanship
* Generate large customer base and managed follow-up to ensure positive customer experiences during and after the sale to generate repeat business and long term relationships.
* Create and maintain high profit margins,  with avg. annual sales over $ 400,000.00
* Apply problem-solving skills to deal with unplanned situations and use organizational skills to service customers and maintain customer satisfaction

EDUCATION

Milton College, Milton, WS
Bachelors Degree, Business
May  1980


REFERENCES

Joe Stockett
3021 Fremont
Phoenix, Az. 85014

Encore Properties,LLC.
Microsoft/M&I Bank

Rich Kirch
17230 Cactus Ave.
Scottsdale, Az. 85252

Scottsdale Wholesale Autos

Angela Graziano
151 Lakeshore Dr.
Oswego, Illinois 60504

Orleans Home Builders


John Downey
Huntley, Illinois

Chicago North Director
Golf Channel Amatuer Tour











MEMBERSHIPS / ORGANIZATIONS


United Mitochondrial Foundation
Chamber of Commerce; Downers Grove
Rotary International of Downers Grove
International Order of Moose #1535 D.G.
Moose heart, Illinois
Moose haven, Florida
Builders Tee Club
Golf Channel Amateur Tour
Member CDGA
National Hole-in-One Association  

Answer
Hi David:

Congrats on your decision.  The best advice I can give you is to get hooked up with a management company like a Troon Golf.  It would be your best chance of getting hired and working your way up the ladder to success.  Don't just take the first thing someone throws at you at any course.  It also depends on what your goals are as to what direction you take.  But regardless of that to start with, you just need to get a job and get started.  You'll start at the bottom, and then it's up to you.  I would suggest a Troon Management position.  They have tons of courses all over the world, and they are not going out of business any time soon.  Good luck.  

Eddie Kilthau
PGA Member