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Alan Cummins

Springfield

Summary

Seasoned Golf Course Manager with background in overseeing all aspects of golf course operations. Strengths include Marketing, problem solving, coordinating tournaments, and managing staff. Notable for improving customer satisfaction through innovative strategies and fostering strong relationships with members. Skilled in budget management and strategic planning, contributing to business growth and profitability.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course Manager

City of Springfield, MO
Springfield
08.1992 - 06.2025
  • Managed daily operations of city-owned golf course facilities.
  • Supervised staff to ensure high-quality customer service and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated events and tournaments to enhance community engagement.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial planning for operational expenses.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with local organizations for promotional activities and partnerships.
  • Conducted performance reviews for staff members on an annual basis.
  • Managed golf course staff, ensuring they were properly trained and motivated to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner with professionalism and respect.
  • Drafted budgets for annual operations of the golf course.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency, increasing revenue, and reducing costs.
  • Created and designed email marketing strategies to attract new customers while retaining existing ones
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas of improvement in terms of product offerings or pricing strategies.
  • Engaged with members through various activities such as clinics or group lessons.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.

Co-Founder

Southwest Missouri Junior Golf Association
Springfield
03.2002 - 03.2025
  • Organized tournaments to promote competitive skills among young golfers.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential application in the organization's processes.
  • Conferred with staff, board members and officials to coordinate activities, resolve problems and discuss issues.

Education

Human Resources Management

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05-1984

Skills

  • Email marketing
  • Event coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Marketing campaign strategy
  • Project management
  • CRM management

Software

  • Extensive experience with ForeUp, Tee Snap, Club Prophet, and 1-2-1 Marketing software.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Founder

Southwest Missouri Junior Golf Association
03.2002 - 03.2025

Golf Course Manager

City of Springfield, MO
08.1992 - 06.2025

Human Resources Management

Missouri State University
Alan Cummins