Ritchie Cavander-Cole
Kaiapoi
Summary
Motivational Golf Instructor dedicated to promoting self-confidence and basic knowledge of game in fun, safe environment. Friendly and patient professional with 12 years of experience instructing private and group lessons to improve game performance. Recognized for organizing and managing tournaments with various members and guests.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Instructor and Caddy
Spring Hill Country Club
05.2000 - 07.2001
- Provided individualized golf training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare athletes for games, competitive events and tours.
- Coordinated lessons with head pro, golf shop, range and necessary departments.
- Managed tournaments from start to finish.
- Organized golf awareness camps and workshops in Spring Hill.
- Taught individual and group lessons for all ages, including18-hole play and swing analysis.
Golf Operations Supervisor
Sanctuary Cove Golf And Country Club
06.1993 - 10.1996
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Monitored workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Prepared for special groups and VIP customers by implementing personalized plans with staff.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Factory Operator
Titleist Queensland
09.1990 - 03.1991
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Bargara Golf Club
Pro Shop Assistant
07.1986 - 12.1990
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Responded to customers and answered questions about products and services.
- Handled complaints with prompt, courteous service to uphold professional reputation.
- Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Documentary Film Production
Nordic Institute For Scene And Studio
OsloBBA - High School Teaching
Practical Pedagogics
University Of OsloYTTC - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Adhiroha School of Yoga
Rishikesh, India12.2022
Skills
- Golf Industry Knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Management of Financial Resources
- Video Editing Software
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Golf Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Stress Tolerance
Accomplishments
Played 1141 holes breaking the Guinness Book of Records for most golf holes in 168 hours in 1996 at The Palms Course, Sanctuary Cove.
Cycled 10,000km through Europe from Tromsø, Norway to Granada, Spain.
Made two Documentary Films shown in over 30 countries at film festivals.
Completed my 500hr TTC in Yoga at Rishikesh, India.
Completed the Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal in 9 days
Languages
Norwegian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Golf Instructor and Caddy
Spring Hill Country Club
05.2000 - 07.2001
Golf Operations Supervisor
Sanctuary Cove Golf And Country Club
06.1993 - 10.1996
Factory Operator
Titleist Queensland
09.1990 - 03.1991
Bargara Golf Club
Pro Shop Assistant
07.1986 - 12.1990
Associate of Arts - Documentary Film Production
Nordic Institute For Scene And Studio
BBA - High School Teaching
Practical Pedagogics
YTTC - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Adhiroha School of Yoga
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