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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

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