Lester Rivera Rigau
Cabo Rojo
Summary
Dynamic golf operations leader with a proven track record at The Oaks Golf Club, excelling in team building and financial analysis. Successfully enhanced member engagement and revenue through strategic marketing initiatives and exceptional customer service. Adept at inventory management, driving operational excellence in exclusive environments with over 1,000 members.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Manager Assis Superintendent
The Oaks Golf Club
Sarasota, Florida
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- 36 holes golf club very exclusive
- More than 1000 members
- Work under The Director of Golf
- 60 employees 40 under my direct supervision
GM Golf Professional
Lucero Golf and CC
Boquete, Panama
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Oversaw daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, resolving customer complaints.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- 18 Holes golf course, Lots sales, Lessons, Tournaments
- 100 members very private golf club
- 35 employees direct supervision
Head Golf Professional
Club Shalom de Golf
Cali, Colombia
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Operated and explained proper use of mechanical equipment to employees.
- Collaborated with other departments on marketing initiatives that promoted the game of golf.
- Created strategies to increase revenue through membership sales, lessons, clinics, tournaments, and merchandise sales.
- 9 hole Golf course private owned
- 25 employees
Director of Golf Operations
Club Deportivo del Oeste
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Established relationships with local businesses to maximize promotional opportunities.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- 500 members
- 25 employees under supervision
Head Golf Professional
Coamo Springs Golf and CC
Coamo, Puerto Rico
07.2000 - 11.2004
- Operated and explained proper use of mechanical equipment to employees.
- Collaborated with other departments on marketing initiatives that promoted the game of golf.
- Created strategies to increase revenue through membership sales, lessons, clinics, tournaments, and merchandise sales.
- 23 employees
- 321 members
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dental School
Marquette University
Milwaukee 05-1990
Bachelor of Science - Science
Interamerican University
San German05-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Sports
RUM
MayaguezSkills
- Team building
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Financial analysis
- Sales reporting
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Marketing strategies
- Operational oversight
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- PRUG
- PGAPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Golf Course Manager Assis Superintendent
The Oaks Golf Club
06.2024 - 12.2024
GM Golf Professional
Lucero Golf and CC
01.2022 - 03.2024
Head Golf Professional
Club Shalom de Golf
02.2020 - 07.2022
Director of Golf Operations
Club Deportivo del Oeste
06.2008 - 03.2012
Head Golf Professional
Coamo Springs Golf and CC
07.2000 - 11.2004
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dental School
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Science
Interamerican University
Some College (No Degree) - Sports
RUM
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