Stuart Smith Email & Phone Number

Scotland, United Kingdom

Bridge Of Weir, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the development and management of a successful and dynamic new retail facility from the outset with year-on-year increase in turnover and profitability, exceeding Year 1 forecasts, as part of the Foremost Buying Group.• Delivered a high standard of support in golf operations, including organising and management of tournaments, daily management of the Scottish Golf VMS, First Tee management of the golf course and Buggy Hire service.• Contributed to preparation of annual budgets and financial performance and sales and marketing reports.• Key member of the Golf Club's Marketing Team, tasked with the development and implementation of successful strategies for increased membership, green fee and retail revenues.• Responsible for the management of social media platforms for the Golf Club, the Professional Shop and own Coaching Business to increase engagement and brand awareness. Implemented the provision of a weekly Professional Shop E-Newsletter to the membership.• Responsible for recruitment, induction and training of new Professional Shop staff.• Developed packages targeted at visiting golfers’, increasing visitor green fee revenues year on year.• Effectively coordinated all aspects relating to Visiting Party reservations.• Introduced the Golphin My Pathway 2 Golf coaching program for the development of junior golfers with an increase of 65% in member numbers and 50% in coaching participation as part of my contractual Junior Development remit.• Introduced love.golf coaching initiative to increase female participation and create potential member additions.

Hilton Park Golf Club

• Responsible for the development and management of a successful and dynamic retail facility with year on year increase in turnover and profitability, achieving Year 3 targets in Year 2, as part of the TGI Golf Partnership. • Developed an online retail platform for the retail facility during lockdown in 2020. • Developed the Teaching Academy including the introduction of technology in the form of TrackMan to assist with the delivery of coaching programs to players of all ages and abilities. • Introduced the Golphin My Pathway 2 Golf coaching program for the development of junior golfers' with a 100% increase in numbers and a Flag Challenge OOM for novice juniors in co-ordination with Golphin MP2G. • Introduced love.golf coaching initiative to increase female participation and create potential member additions. • Key member of the Golf Club's Marketing Team, tasked with the development and implementation of successful strategies for increased membership and green fee revenue. • Responsible for the management of social media platforms for the Golf Club, the Professional Shop and own Coaching Business to increase engagement and brand awareness. Implemented the provision of a monthly Professional Shop E-Newsletter to the membership. • Developed packages targeted at visiting golfers’, increasing green fee revenues year on year. • Effectively coordinated all aspects relating to Visiting Party and FootGolf reservations. • Responsible for daily management of BRS, the input of Club fixtures on an annual basis and First Tee management of two golf courses and almost 20,000 rounds since the easing of lockdown in May 2020. • Responsible for operations relating to the delivery of Men's, Women's and Junior Club fixtures each season.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Sell and manage coaching programs in relation to targets, with sales increasing by 63% since 2011. • Assisting in implementing the company’s business model through delivering coaching to in excess of 1000 beginners’ to September 2013 via the largest ‘Learn to Play’ initiative worldwide. • Club coordinator, managing the marketing drive of the initiative and membership attainment. Duties include management and planning and members’ clinics, social events and regular communication of updates and current events via social networking sites and online newsletter utilising I.T. skills.• Operational duties associated with the strategy formulation and forward planning as a member of the team.• Utilise TrackMan 3D ball flight technology and GASP video teaching systems to deliver coaching programs to all individuals from beginner level to elite performer• Deliver junior lesson program utilising current recommendations for development of junior golf in the UK, i.e. Golf Foundation and Clubgolf2016 Member of Junior Golf Alliance 2016 PGA CPD Seminar: Scottish Meeting of the Minds2015 PGA CPD Case Study: Club Fitting and Customisation2015 PGA CPD Case Study: Sports Science2014 Understanding and Influencing Ball Flight Seminar: Andrew Rice Golf 2013 World of Golf ‘Learn to Play’ Award for introducing 1000 beginners’ to the game2013 PGA CPD: Teaching and Coaching Conference with Pete Cowen / Scott Cranfield2013 Coaching Matters Workshop: Developing Older Players2013 Worked with First Tee Fitness on Strength and Conditioning programs 2012 PGA CPD Seminar: The Changing Face of Successful Golf Instruction with Ian Peek2012 Launched own Social Media platforms via Twitter / Facebook / Google +

Ayrshire, United Kingdom

• Responsible for planning, preparation and development of successful and dynamic retail facility, inclusive of management of team within. Member of TGI Golf, one of the UK’s largest consortiums of Golf Professionals'• Launched the Teaching Academy and introduced Young Masters Golf coaching program to add to Lady Masters Golf coaching program. Developed structure for the inclusion and implementation of Clubgolf at club level• Performed golf operations and oversaw growth and development of own retail operation within the Golf Club inclusive of management and training of golf team• Developed packages targeted at visiting golfers’ and corporate membership, which were successfully implemented returning green fee revenue in excess of £100,000.• Effectively coordinated all aspects relating to visiting party reservations including First Tee management.2008 PGA CPD Seminar: TPI Fitness with Alex Woods2007 PGA Class AA Status Attained2007 PGA CPD Seminar: Train the Golf Brain with Dr Karl Morris2007 PGA CPD Seminar: The Psychology of Practice with Dr Karl Morris2006 PGA CPD External Course: YMG Golf Coaching for Profit

Dumfries, United Kingdom

• Responsible for planning, preparation, development and launch of own dynamic and successful retail facility inclusive of management and training of team within and increasing turnover by £42k from Year 1 to Year 2. • Responsible for management of the first tee to over 9000 visitors.• Responsible for operation of entire Men’s and Junior seasonal Club fixtures.• Delivered the Passport Scheme to 82 students in 2004 as resident Teaching Professional for the Golf Foundation Starter Centre.2004 PGA CPD Seminar: Teaching the Mechanics of the Golf Swing with Dennis Pugh2004 PGA Level 3 Coaching Certificate2004 First Professional in Scotland to operate Lady Masters Golf Coaching Program

Worksop, United Kingdom

2002 PGA CPD Seminar: PGA Coaching Conference with David Leadbetter2001 Qualified as a PGA Professional from the Diploma Program with a 'Merit' grade2000 City and Guilds NVQ Customer Service Level 2

Doncaster, United Kingdom

1998 Enrolled on the PGA Diploma Program

Diploma, Professional Golf, Merit

High School, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, English Language & Literature, Gcse - 'C' Grades