L. Brent Bender Email & Phone Number

Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Palm Aire Country Club

• Direct Management Team for all operations at the Country Club. • Develop targeted marketing campaigns for diverse segments of the South Florida market. Oversee interface with other ClubLink Clubs & facilitate reciprocal membership. • Develop financial, marketing and service reports for owners group and present updates at financial planning meetings.• Direct sub contractors and vendors which supply support services to the club, it's members and the ClubLink special event programs.• Manage Public Relations within the community to maximize interaction between corporations and non profits in fundraising.

Broward & Miami Dade County

Directing sales and marketing strategies for "The Tee Times News" in Broward and Miami/Dade Counties. The South Florida news agency covering golf as an independent monthly newspaper delivering reliable exposure to more than 100,000 golfers in Miami/Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Through distribution outlets focused on the frequent golfer, TTN has gained access to the most desirable demographics of sophisticated men and women with disposable income. Focused on the gap created by the shrinking economy of major news outlets coverage of golf, TTN reaches those with a passion for the game and the means to participate.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Directed Management Team for all operations.• Developed targeted marketing campaigns for diverse segments of the market. Designed and oversaw participation in multi-club programs.• Directed construction of the club website and its population.• Wrote content for press releases, website content, e-mail outreach, special events and membership communication.• Developed and managed annual ad campaign including integration into a multi-cultural client base.• Managed restoration and reconstruction of the facility during refurbishment of two courses in ’05-’06 including Hurricane Wilma repair.• Developed financial, marketing and service reports for owners group and presented Power Point presentation at annual financial planning meeting.• Directed sub contractors and vendors which supplied support services to the members and special event programs.• Managed Public Relations within the community to maximize interaction between corporations and non profits in fundraising.• Introduced Social Media programs for the club and pioneered online access for golfers for 24 hour tee time bookings and inquiries.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Managed multiple advertising campaigns and purchased media buys in TV, radio, newspaper and annual publications.• Booked and administered Tournament Special Events Program for Charity and Corporate Clients of the club totaling over 150 events annually. • Directed multi-club participation in the South Florida Public Golf Course Association and managed creation of national marketing campaigns.• Developed Stay and Play golf program by creating partnerships with area hotels and the Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.• Oversaw marketing and implementation of a Junior Golf Camp held five-six weeks each summer to introduce golf to children and young adults.• Managed contractual obligations with Wholesale Golf companies who booked golfers into our facility through national golf travel agents.• Directed partnership in The Premier Card summer membership program.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

• Oversaw staffing and customer service for Pro-shop.• Assisted in special events production.• Managed the Jacaranda Ladies Golf Association.• Taught golf skills to juniors and beginners.

Canton, Ohio Area

Self Employed Construction Specialist• Managed multiple vendors providing services for home sites• Provided trade services for multiple General Contractors• Provided education and training for new recruits and job site applicants.

Sarasota, Florida Area

Job site crew chief• Managed multi cultural crew for state wide construction of commercial masonry construction.• Provided trouble shooting skills and repairs to job sights that did not meet the state codes and contracted standards.• Managed training of new employees and integration into the crew.• Directed resources for management to provide completed contracts in an efficient time sensitive manner with minimum cost and liability.

Clinical Psychology

Began University Masters of Clinicial Psychology program while working construction. Decided not to finish the program as my gifts were.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Communications

Activities and Societies: Photography, jazz band, clinical psych focus groups, conflict resolution, and international studies in Central.

High School Diploma, Music And Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Varied music programs, chamber music, choir, marching band, concert band, orchestra, youth group activities.