COLBY P. WILLETTE

39865 Via Careza, Murrieta, CA 92563 • (207) 329-3397 •

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position in Golf Course Management using my experience and abilities to help the club reach its long and short term goals. As well as, continue my education through the Local and National Chapters of CMAA.

SUMMARY

Approachable and trustworthyGolf Club Manager with a background in performing administrative and supervisory activities involved in operation and maintenance of a golf course.

EDUCATION
B.S. in Business Administration, Earned CreditsSeptember 1996-January 2000

University of Southern MainePortland, ME

(Currently pursuing completion of B.S. degree)

Currently pursuing CCM credential with Club Managers Association of AmericaJuly 2009-Present

-Successfully completed BMI I in Atlanta, GAMarch 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Manager-CrossCreek Golf Club Temecula, CAApril 2008-Present

  • Supervise entire operation of golf course including pro-shop, food and beverage, and membership sales
  • Inspect course, facilities, and equipment for unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are taken.
  • Make budget recommendations for personnel, materials, and equipment.
  • Ensure all requisitions comply with departmental standards.
  • Estimate amount of inventory for ordering.
  • Maintain daily cash records and make daily cash deposits.
  • Receive money for fees, admission, equipment rental, and sales.
  • Coordinate agreements and deliveries with vendors.
  • Compile and maintain accurate records and receipts.
  • Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Sales Support-H.E. Simpson Lumber Temecula, CAJanuary 2006-April 2008

Lumber Wholesale

  • Invoice customers for purchases
  • Write and draw up customer orders
  • Maintain P&R detail for all projects
  • Organize project lists for quotes
  • Arrange trucking and deliveries
  • Track inventory

Sales Support-H.E. Seneca Wholesale Temecula, CAJanuary 2005-January 2006

Lumber Wholesale

  • Draw up and issue purchase orders for all lumber shipments
  • Arrange trucking and deliveries
  • Track rail cars
  • Track inventory

Golf Shop Assistant (Part-Time)-CrossCreek Golf Club Temecula, CAAugust 2004-April 2008

Semi-private Golf Course, 125 members

  • Book tee times, check in golfers
  • Ran full time Pre-Tournament program
  • Sell golf shop merchandise
  • Customer Service
  • Build customer relations

Pro-Shop Director-YMCASaginaw, MISeptember 2003-June 2004

  • Supervise and manage staff of eight
  • Order merchandise, tracked inventory lead sales team
  • Mentor youth and provide academic support as needed

Assistant Manager-Bay ClubPortland, MEMarch 1999-August 2003

Full-Service Executive Health Club, 1,200 members and gross sales of $1,000,000

  • Schedule Front Desk and Juice Bar staff
  • Membership sales, member retention, and handle all administrative club issues
  • Organize payroll for multiple departments
  • Help organize and run various club promotion activities

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MS Windows 2003, Microsoft PowerPoint, Fore Reservations software

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Club Managers Association of America member since July 2009

REFERENCES

References available upon request