Richard Degree

Experience

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  American Golf

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2008

  General Manager

  • Directed and coordinated activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. • Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. • Managed staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. • Directed and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. • Established and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary. • Determined staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes. • Planned and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required. • Determined goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand. • Located, selected, and procured merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations. Show less

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  Ratcliffe Golf Services

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2008

  General Manager

  • Directed and coordinated activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. • Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. • Managed staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. • Directed and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. • Established and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary. • Determined staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes. • Planned and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required. • Determined goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand. • Located, selected, and procured merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations. Show less

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  Fairmont Turnberry Isle

  Nov 2009 - May 2011

  Assistant Recreation Manager

  • Developed or coordinated event programs or services. • Supervised 2 Food and Beverage Outlets,Kids Club and 3 swimming Pools, such as Food and beverage servers and recreation workers. • Developed outdoor events, such as adult/kids games and special group parties. • Managed or oversaw recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment. • Operate, and instruct others in, proper operation of pool equipment and games and POS system. • Prepare or implement budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing, or maintenance plans Show less

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  Kiawah Island Golf Resort

  May 2011 - Jan 2012

  Overnight Manager

  • Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance. • Greet and register guests. • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints. • Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility. • Train staff members. • Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures. • Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems. • Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments. • Collect payments and record data pertaining to funds and expenditures. • Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities. Show less

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  Belleview Biltmore Golf Club

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  General Manager

  • Directed and coordinated activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. • Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. • Managed staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. • Directed and coordinated organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. • Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary. • Determined staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes. • Planned and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required. • Determined goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand. • Located, selected, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations. Show less

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  Royster Memorial Golf Course

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2019

  Golf Course Manager

  Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Managed staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Directed and coordinated organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Determined staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes. Planned and direct activities such as US Kids junior golf program, men and women golf leagues. Updated course POS system, remolded golf proshop and course conditions. Worked with community organizations (Boys and Girls, Club, Friend of the Park, local Churches and summer youth programs) to build relations to grow and enhance the game of golf at our facility.Worked with City Manager and City Council to improve the golf course and build a 5 year plan to have a sustainable golf course for years to come. Show less

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  Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Center

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2023

  Golf and Tennis Operations Manager
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  Bobby Jones Golf links/ Cleveland Country Club

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Head Golf Professional
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  Mystery Valley Golf Course

  Oct 2023 - now

  Operations ManagerAnnual Sales Volume: $1,500,000 • Relocated to Mystery Valley Golf Course in October from Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center• Hired as Operations Manager. Responsible for the entire operation including full-service restaurant, and 18-hole golf course management.• Provide leadership and direction to 40 employees and 2 managers• Created a Food & Beverage department to increase overall revenue and provide more value to entice new membership• Selected to establish and build a reputation as one of the best public golf courses in the Atlanta area Show less

  • Golf Operations Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Golf and Tennis Operations Manager

    Oct 2023 - Feb 2025