CV - RESUME
Izak Fouche
Born South Africa
CAREER SUMMARY
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Director of Golf Operations 04/01/2016 - Current
Within Range Golf Centre, Burlington, ON
Flightscope Representative
3/01/2017 - 23/02/2019
Flightscope, Eastern Canada
Izak Fouche Golf Academy
C-Swing Golf Academy 06/01/2010 - Current
Izak Fouche Golf
C-Swing Golf Academy, South African & Canada
Golf Professional
06/01/2010 - 03/30/2012
Theewaterskloof Golf Estate, Villiersdorp, South Africa
Worcester Golf Club, Worcester, South Africa
Golf Professional
12/2006 - 05/2010
Elite Golf Cruises, Sunrise, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Manager Project Development
11/1999 - 07/2006
Elite Golf Course Maintenance and Management,
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Administrator/Human Resources
11/1999 - 07/2003
Elite Golf Course Maintenance and Management,
Spier Home Farms
De Zalze Golf Course, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Owner
02/1995 - 10/1999
Malungile Enterprises, Wynberg, WC, South Africa
Financial Investments
Branch Manager
03/1994 - 01/1995
Louhen Financial Services, Claremont, South Africa
Junior Credit Manager
01/1993 - 01/1994
National News Distributors (N.N.D.), Cape Town, South Africa
EDUCATION
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2016 PGA of Canada (cfm)
2016 Certified TaylorMade Fitter
Ontario, Canada
2000 Turf Grass Management.
Cape Peninsula University, South Africa
1989 – 1991 I.A.C. Personnel Management Diploma*
1990 – 1992 I.A.C. Personnel Training Diploma*
* Institution for Administration and Commerce of Southern Africa
Tygerberg Sport College, South Africa
1991 Business Management Development Program COMANDEX Certification.
Standard Bank, South Africa
1988 National Senior Certificate.
Montagu High School, Montagu, South Africa
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
· Professional knowledge of the standards techniques of playing and teaching golf and of golf terminology and etiquette, including Flightscope Data analyst.
· Effective with the coordination and oversees all programs and activities at the facility including daily play, tournaments, junior golf, special groups, instruction programs and merchandise sales.
· High-level decision-making regarding the overseeing of the operations regarding golf course maintenance, buildings and equipment.
· High effective at establishing and enforcing golf course policies, rules, and regulations.
· Ensure high quality customer service with adequate customer service training for all employees, including the pro shop, maintenance and outside services staff.
· Negotiation and interaction at executive level, including respect to annual budget, supporting data for appropriate actions to ensure operations are fiscally sound on an on-going basis.
· Expert knowledge regarding successful management of Pro Shop, including guest services, merchandise marketing and sales.
· Exceptional knowledge of golf course management and operation practices and procedures. Performed shop and outside services duties.
· Deep knowledge of golf-related concessions, equipment merchandising, maintenance of course and related facilities.
· Profound knowledge of equipment necessary to maintain and efficiently operate a golf course and related facilities.
· Strong knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for the receipt of cash.
· Sound ability to give golf instructions to the general public, individuals and groups.
· Strong ability to enforce golf course and facilities rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
· Sound ability to take supply inventory and make appropriate purchases and reports.
· Conducted clinics and private lessons, as well as a Junior Golf Program.
· Promoted merchandise sales and assisted with inventory control