Rory Spears
Golf Operations Associate and Host @Medinah Country Club
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WORK HISTORY
Golf Operations Associate and Host @Medinah Country Club
Medinah, IL, US
I will be working mostly outdoors in various roles within the golf operation. Helping with guest experience feedback. At the clubs driving range as host and ambassador to work with members and guests, and keeping them on time to the first tee of all three Medinah golf courses. Maintain clubs and other equipment at the practice facility of members/guests and the club. Assisting with overall range maintenance and upkeep. Filling gaps in member/guest service areas around the club in the spring all fall seasons, when staffing can be short with younger teammates still in or returning to school. Golf outing services, member events and other duties as directed by head golf professional or director of golf. Assisted with set-up and operations for multiple three course outings of 450-500 players. Medinah is rated #9 in the USA by Platinum Clubs of the World,#30 on the World Ranking List. It ranks on the Iconic list by Boardroom Magazine in Partnership with the Forbes Travel Guide.
EDUCATION
William Rainey Harper Junior College
N/A, Communications/Foriegn Language
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha
Bachlors, Mass Communications
Aurora University, Aurora
Start of required classes for Bachelors Degree, Writing and Language/Communications
John Hersey High School, Arlington Hts. IL
Diploma, College Prep
SKILLS
ABOUT RORY SPEARS
I have 35+ years of experience in broadcasting and media/communications/ public relations/ sales & marketing or golf operations. I would be a great fit for a destination property, that is looking to raise it\'s profile to the next level. My experience is primarily in sports, but I have worked in news. For 15+ years, I worked at five golf clubs, in operations and management positions.My goal is to find an opportunity, that could allow me a full-time return to the golf industry. My career search is not limited to golf. It is a position that allows me to use my experience in communications, marketing, or the golf industry. Positions could include, Public or Media Relations, Broadcast or Corporate Communications, Marketing/ Sales, Content Creation, or Special Projects, Business and Brand Development, Membership Recruitment or Membership Relations, Director or member of a sales staff. I would be interested in an assistant general manager\'s position, at a public or private golf club, or a resort property.I am an experienced outgoing communicator, who takes initiative to advance projects. Prepared to take the next step on any topic. I have held several management positions, and can manage staffs of any size. I form and structure budgets, in addition to promoting new ideas using new, modern, or standard forms of media. I am a creative thinker that brings ideas to any project. I write B2B proposals, and do copy writing for websites, digital and social media, and advertising content. I am the sales manager for Golfers on Golf, I have taken the show from having zero revenue, to a fully sponsored and profitable program and website.I am a content creator and writer for multiple projects. Most recently the 2020/21 Ryder Cup Championship program for the PGA of America, and newsletter writer-creator for my HOA.Specialties: Website and advance planning, brand name growth and recognition, bringing groups and teams together. Being able to accomplish multiple tasks, or assignments on short deadline. I am experienced in all forms of media, old, modern and new. Formulating ideas to advance projects old and new. I am familiar with most types of computer software and programs. Including Word, Notepad, WordPad, Excel, PowerPoint, InMail, Audacity and Paint. I am active on social media networks, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. I have become a respected photographer, that has led to my photos being used in numerous programs, websites, magazines and newspapers. I have played 589 different golf courses across America.I have consulted on several golf projects.
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