Michael Chard Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Management the operations and implementation of a wide range of PGA events and programs from development of strategic direction, evolve event programs to enhance participant and brand experience and continual engagement with event partners. Events include; - Holden Scramble and later Volkswagen Scramble: Australia’s largest amateur golf event, averaging 460 events and 36,000 participants annually; - PGA Golf Expo: Educational conference for PGA Members incorporating industry trade show;- Australian PGA Championship Village: PGA’s flagship tournament on the PGA Tour of Australasia; - Coca-Cola Invitational: PGA Club Professional and Golf Club General Manager Championship, incorporating education seminars

Manage Holden Scramble events within Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania (140 events), providing a high level of customer service to host venues, ensuring events are staged in line with policies, guidelines and procedures.Project management of 30 Regional Finals nationally and lead team members to ensure that all operational and logistical requirements are deliveredProject Management of the Holden Scramble Championship Final and Coca-Cola Invitational Final with responsibilities including but not limited to:- Development of operational plans, manuals, run sheets and site plans- Work to the event budget with all aspects of the event- Coordinate and manage the delivery of golf tournament - Coordinate travel and accommodation for all attendees- Coordinate functions including event orders, themeing, AV and entertainment- Liaise and coordinate site requirements with local event suppliers - Delivery of sponsorship obligations, benefits and brand activation's - Delegate and manage roles & responsibilities for all on-site staff and volunteers

Project Management of all Softball Australia National Championships, Australian Team Training Camps, International Test Series, Youth Cup and Men’s World Championship QualifiersDeveloped and implemented a new National U15’s Championship, successfully securing host venue and funding in conjunction with Sports Marketing AustraliaProject Management of the Softball Australia Awards DinnersChair of the Softball Australia National Events Working Committee

Management of the bookings and delivery of over 100 Trainee Tournaments across the Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania (Southern Division)Project Management of all aspects of the Southern Division PGA Trainee ChampionshipsDaily liaison with PGA Trainee Professionals on various areas of their traineeship or employmentManaged the onsite coordination of Southern Division Legends Pro-Am’s

Advanced Diploma In Events & Hospitality Management

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