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GREGORY EHLERT 3714 Topaz Drive – Wausau, WI 54401

(715) 212-0266 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE
Driven leader eager to contribute dynamic Golf Instruction, Operations Management, Business Development,
Merchandising, Marketing, Relationship Building, Teaching, Recruitment, Communications and Customer Relations skills in
a challenging Golf Professional assignment.

CAREER PROFILE
 Degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management.
 Honors Graduate.
 Multiple additional certifications (see below).
 Over eight years of golf course involvement covering all facets of recruitment, staff supervision, finance, budget and
customer service.
 Titleist Staff Member for five years.
 Participated in professional golf events in U.S., Ireland and Scotland.
 Selected to aid David Leadbetter in lesson to Tom Watson.
 Multiple award winner for outstanding clubfitting.
 Provided service to world-class athletes including Norm Duke, PBA #1-ranked bowler, and football player Rich Seubert.
 Successfully taught over 10,000 hours of golf lessons.
 Coordinate with such top instructors as Charlie King, Tom Garner and Manuel De La Torre.
 Director of one of the top golf academies in Wisconsin.
 Outstanding entrepreneur.
 Expertise in USGA Rules of Golf.
 Strong technical knowledge and leadership ability.
 Adept in program management and promotion of club activities to local market.
 Strong focus on event planning and coordination.
 In-depth experience in managing pro shops, including practice range, carts and club storage.
 Well-organized multi-tasker.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
One-Stop Golf and Bowling, Wausau, WI 2008 – 2010
Partner/Head Golf Pro
• Started-up and managed this sports entertainment venue.
• Contributed to all business functions including finance, budgeting, HR, operations and business development.

Legends Golf Center, Marshfield, WI 2002 -- 08


General Manager/Head Golf Professional
• Owned and managed this $1MM+ golf facility.
• Recruited and directed professional staff.
• Facilitated material and equipment procurement.
• Planned and executed budgets.
• 2003 “Callaway Golf US Clubfitter of the Year,” only golf industry award for clubfitting.
• Runner-up in 2004 for same award.
• Provide instruction to wide-ranging clientele from world-class athletes to general public.
• Successfully launched a one-stop golf and bowling retail/on-line store.
• Provide support to community charities including United Way, Elks Club and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Mequon Country Club, Milwaukee, WI 2001 – 2002


First Assistant Golf Professional
• Provided instruction at this private club with over 30,000 annual rounds.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Golf Academy of the South/Golf Academy of America
Golf Complex Operations and Management Degree, Honors Graduate, 3.79 GPA

Club Repair Operations Certification


Advanced Teaching Certification
Titleist/Ping/Callaway Custom Clubfitter Certification
Nike Golf Camp Instructor
PGA Wisconsin Golf Instructor
GREGORY EHLERT 3714 Topaz Drive – Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 212-0266 [email protected]

COVER LETTER TEXT

2/4/2010
Hiring Agent Name
Title
Company Name
Address
City, State Zip Code

Dear: Butch Harmon

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a Golf Professional assignment and am submitting my
resume for your review. In advance, I thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a Golf Complex


Operations and Management degree and providing over 10,000 hours of golf instruction. To complement this
background, I possess demonstrated expertise in operations, recruitment, staff supervision, budgeting,
clubfitting and delivery of effective instruction, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial
capabilities. As an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to
supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.

I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near
future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

Sincerely,

Gregory Ehlert

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