Tom Grey Email & Phone Number

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Responsible for all golf operations, including but not limited to sales and marketing, staff management, food & beverage management and coordination, as well as overall guest satisfaction. o Increased 2020 rounds played by over 125% from 2019. 17,030 rounds compared to 7,569 in 2019.o Total golf revenue increased in 2020 by $228,195 over 2019.o Payroll decreased by 27% by managing staffing levels and cross training staff members Saving over $23,000 in payroll compared to 2019.o 2021 year to date over $60,000 in annual memberships sold. An increase of over 400% from previous two years.

Homewood, Il

General Manager overseeing all golf and banquet facilities, food and beverage outlets, daily operations, and staff.Hired and developed new head professional, food and beverage director and all golf staff.In first season as General Manager – Membership Director.o Increased rounds played by over 3,000.o Food and Beverage sales increased $80,000.o Total golf revenue increased $100,000.o Outside event revenue increased $300,000.o Total expenses decreased by over $100,000.o Responsible for securing more than 180 new members during two-year span. Over 100 memberships sold in first 12 months, adding over $500,000 in revenue per year in fees and dues.• Implemented new- member acquisition strategy focused on internal club marketing, effective guest relations, and comprehensive referral program. • Promoted internal and external corporate golf outings aimed at identifying qualified prospects. • Conducted competitive research and implemented strategies based on information collected.

Elk Grove Village, Il

• Developed creative programming to meet sales goals for corporate move management and relocation company. • Created and implemented comprehensive proposals and sales strategies resulting in securing: o 50% more corporate relocations over previous year resulting in more than 60 relocations.o $600,000 in new revenue overall for the company within 12 months. o 100% increase from previous year in government sector by relocating ten government staff members, resulting in more than $150,000 in revenue.

West Palm Beach, Fl

• Aggressively developed new leads through cold calling and networking.• Generated sales over $800,000 in office furniture in 2008, a more than 100% increase over 2007.• Retained and grew revenue from four large previously unsatisfied clients resulting in an increase of over $200,000 in annual sales.

Bolingbrook Golf Club

• Built marketing strategy for new golf course, two restaurants, golf academy and 900-person banquet hall. Managed marketing budget over $200,000. Created annual advertising and marketing plans for radio, television, e-media, social media, on-site promotions, and direct mail campaigns. Cultivated key relationships with local and national media. Secured numerous feature stories and awards from prestigious print, television, and radio mediums including. “Top Ten New Courses” by Golf Magazine, runner up in “Best New Clubhouse” Golf Inc. and “Best New Range in America” by Golf Range Magazine. • Club earned more than $6M in total revenues in all facilities during first full season.• Hired, trained, and motivated a team of forty-five, with over 90% retention. • Surpassed membership sales goals, achieving over 60 memberships in the first two years.• Elected as club golf spokesperson. Appeared on “The Golf Scene” and “Golf Chicago” on Fox Sports Net. Interviewed on numerous radio shows including WJOL, ESPN and WSCR.• Coordinated and managed corporate and charity events including The Celebrity Players Tour, Tom Dreesen Invitational, AJGA, Media Days, ESPN Radio, and the NFL Retired Players Outings.

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

• Managed marketing and public relations for over ten national municipal golf facilities.• Assisted golf course general managers in the creation and implementation of annual marketing and promotional campaigns. • Oversaw all marketing activities, including print ad creation, ad buy negotiation, production of promotional pieces and press materials. Strengthened media relations efforts, resulting in increased media impressions and increased sales.• Managed corporate presence at industry trade shows throughout the country.

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

• Created and implemented annual marketing and promotional campaigns for all Chicago Park District courses. • Coordinated programming for Chicago Park District, increasing participation from 2,000 to over 18,000 golfers in under four years. Programming included the introduction of numerous junior events as well The Tiger Woods Foundation Golf Clinic.• Introduced national youth golf program, “Hook a Kid on Golf” to Chicago Park District, influencing over 320 children annually. Implemented and conducted programming for “The First Tee” golf program in Chicago. Chosen as a featured speaker for “The First Tee” National Meeting in Florida.• Served as spokesperson for Chicago Park District golf courses, appearing on radio and television. Often quoted in local and national publications.

North Palm Beach

• Caddie for renowned professional golfer, Jack Nicklaus. Assisted with pre-tournament preparation as well serving as his personal caddie for both PGA and Senior PGA Tour events, including The U.S. Open and PGA Championship.