Kevin Vitale

Kevin vitale

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager/COO of Baltusrol Golf Club | Private Club Industry Leader | Brand Growth and Strategic Communications | Mentor and Educator

  • Education

    • Stonehill college

      1978 - 1981
      Bachelor of arts - ba business administration and management, general
  • Experience

    • The hartford golf club

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      General manager/chief operation officer

      • Re-organized Management Team – Retained all veteran managers with tenure ranging from 11-22 years while improving morale and performance.• Developed a Comprehensive Clubhouse Renovation Program – Led the master planning and design development process for a project with a budget estimated at $8 million.• Improved Service and Increased Food and Beverage Profitability – Established formal service standards and developed a comprehensive food service training program that produced substantial improvement in member service, growth in sales, and profitability.• Golf Course Renovation Program – Successfully managed a renovation of the Green Nine, including improved drainage, tree management, and reconstruction of greens, tee boxes, and bunkers.• Caddie Program – Formalized the recruitment, training and certification process. Implemented instruction and golf etiquette testing programs that helped increase member usage by 30%.• International Intern Program – Established an intern program that brought eight hospitality students to HGC annually, improving quality in service positions while reducing payroll costs.• Reorganized and Expanded Junior Programs – Raised standards and recruited key staff members, which resulted in increased participation and an expansion of the junior programs. HGC is recognized for its strong, family-oriented programs including swimming, diving, clinics, camps, and day care programs.• Industry Leadership – The course superintendent, golf professional, and controller held leadership positions in their respective national associations.• Promoted Employee Scholarship Program – Improved communication and member support for the club’s employee scholarship program, boosting annual distribution to over $40,000. Show less

    • Baltusrol golf club

      Jan 2003 - now
      General manager/chief operating officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified club manager (ccm)

      Club managers assn of america (cmaa)
      Jan 2001
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kevin Vitale
      Platinum Clubs of the World Club Leaders Forum Oct 2023 Ranked #6 Platinum Golf & Country Club in the World by Club Leaders Forum, which recognizes the top 1% of private clubs around the globe with platinum status.
    • Awarded to Kevin Vitale
      Platinum Clubs of America Club Leaders Forum Oct 2022 #2 ranked Platinum Golf Club in America (since 2019). Launched in 1997 by Club Leaders Forum, Platinum Clubs of America is one the most respected recognition in Private Club Excellence.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Platinum Advisory Board

      Issued by Platinum Clubs of America on Jan 2013
      Platinum Clubs of AmericaAssociated with Kevin Vitale
    • Chairman Emeritus

      Issued by McMahon Group, Inc. on Jan 2008
      McMahon Group, Inc.Associated with Kevin Vitale
    • Chair

      Issued by National Club Association on May 2017
      National Club AssociationAssociated with Kevin Vitale