Download Sean W. Saunders Educated at and trained professional in golf management and instruction. sws@golfbysean.com 712-899-2079 1631 E. Kerr St. Springfield, MO 65803 Relocation Preference OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as an instructor or coach in the golf industry, which would make use of my proven abilities to teach. SUMMARY To apply my knowledge and expertise as a golf instructor. To enroll in the PGA Apprentice Program and pursue my passion for golf. EXPERIENCE June, 2008 - Current Golf Etc., Springfield, MO Teaching Professional / Sales Associate June, 2008 - Current Deer Lake Golf Course, Springfield, MO Teaching Professional Apr., 2007 - May 2008 Brookings Country Club / The Golf Shop, Brookings, SD Teaching Professional Introduced private facility to state of the art video instruction Collaborated ladies clinics teaching all areas of golf including rules and etiquette Promoted SWS Golf to local businesses and golf courses Developed www.golfbysean.com website Taught over 200 lessons in a 4 month season increasing profits of over 150% from previous year Set-up the Vector Pro Launch Monitor System at The Golf Shop & mentored owner Jan., 2007 - Jan., 2008 South Dakota State University Housing, Brookings, SD Residential Life   Aug., 2006 - Dec., 2006 Golf Headquarters, Sioux City, IA Sales Associate Facilitated the sale of merchandise Assisted customers by answering questions pertaining to merchandise Conducted golf club fittings and repairs May, 2006 - Dec., 2006 South Ridge Golf Academy / Deer Run Golf Course, South Sioux City, NE / Hinton, IA Teaching Professional Utilized state of the art video instruction for camps, clinics, and individual lessons Coordinated and instructed junior golf camps and adult clinics   Apr., 2005 - Apr., 2006 Sioux City Country Club, Sioux City, IA Assistant Golf Professional Responsible for promoting the game of golf at the club by providing excellent service for Membership and Guests and providing assistance to the Head Golf Professional Trained golf shop staff and outside service employees on professionalism and golf course operations Instructed and coordinated clinics, lessons, and junior golf program Organized and performed successful tournaments such as the Cottonwood Classic Member/Guest event Conducted golf club fittings and repairs Performed inventory adjustments and merchandising for the golf shop Staff Scheduling Sept., 2004 - Mar., 2005 Trilogy Golf Club, Gilbert, AZ Guest Service Professional Feb., 2004 - Apr., 2004 Golfsmith, Chandler, AZ Cashier EDUCATION PGA PGM Accelerated Programs, Port St. Lucie, FL http://www.pgalinks.com/ Successfully Passed Level 1 Checkpoint - March, 2008 Successfully Passed Level 2 Checkpoint - April, 2008 San Diego Golf Academy, April, 2005, Chandler, AZ http://www.sdga.edu/ Applied/Occupational Associate Degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management Concentrated in Golf Professional and General Golf Management Graduated top 2% of class with 3.8 / 4.0 G.P.A. Achieved certificates in teaching, club repair, and tournament operations Awarded Players Credentials Morningside College, December, 2003, Sioux City, IA http://www.morningside.edu/ B.S. Degree in Physical Education, Psychology Minor, and Coaching Authorization G.P.A - 3.4 / 4.0 Golf Team Captain Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Delta Sigma Phi National Social Fraternity: Philanthropy Committee Chair GOLF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Passed PGA Playing Ability Test September 29, 2006 Played professionally on the Pepsi Tour during the summer of 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ A four year Letterman at Morningside College and Concordia University Morningside College Golf Team Captain for 2002 and 2003 seasons Awarded Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference honors Received Eagle Award for leadership and dedication to Morningside College Golf Received GPAC Pflieger-Olsen Scholar Athlete Award Awarded best season average and Booster Club Athlete of the Week in 2000 STRENGTHS Strong Work Ethic Determined and Motivated to Learn Goal Oriented Organized and Punctual Pleasant Personality REFERENCES Tim L. Eberlein, TGAA Director, (480) 857-1574 Richard Iorio, SDGA Director, (760) 734-1208 Mitch Merrill, Master Golf Professional, Sioux City Country Club, (712) 277-4612 John C. Reynders, Morningside College President, (712) 274-5100