Michael T. Wanser. 74 Exeter Street,Williston Park, NY (516)

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1 Michael T. Wanser 74 Exeter Street,Williston Park, NY (516) PROFILE Background includes a history of successfully managing all areas of club golf operations with an emphasis in delivering strong teaching and tournament programs. Key skills include an outstanding personality and an ability to handle challenging customer service situations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2013 January st Assistant Professional & Teaching Professional February January 2013 Garden City, NY Devereux Emmet designed 18 hole private facility in Central Nassau County on Long Island. The Golf Shop concession is owned by. Directly Responsible for the Management of all Golf Facility Operations with an annual operating budget of $650,000. Increased the Gross Profit 55% in the Golf Shop in 2013 upon taking over as. Increased the Gross profit in the Golf Shop 20% in 2014 in second year as. Implemented job descriptions for all employees in all Golf Operation areas. Responsible for season ending employee evaluations to track employee progress. Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of the Golf Shop staff of 2 assistant professionals. Responsible for overseeing The Outside Operation staff which includes a Lead Starter/Caddie Manager, Assistant Starter, the entire Bag room staff and a Golf Car maintenance attendant. Active participant in all Golf and Tournament committee meetings. Upgraded and enhanced the 2 Day Invitational by incorporating a Titleist giveaway store. Created and executed the Devereux Emmet Cup Stroke Play Championship. Created a Player of the Year Race which helped elevate tournament player participation 35% Established four Beat the Pro day s to create a fun atmosphere on non tournament weekends. Established and executed new golf shop credit contests on moving days of Major Championships. Utilized Event Man software and created dynamic computer generated scoreboard designs. Responsible for the coordination and execution of all instruction programs at CVC. A V1 Branded Academy instructor with 20 years experience in golf Instruction. Produced over 900 hours of private instruction for men, woman, juniors and seniors. Responsible for the coordination and instruction of the entire junior golf program. Enhanced the professionalism and efficiency of the Practice facility. Introduced more appealing furniture, bag racks and dividers Implemented the use of den caddies to hold the range balls for a more professional appearance. Responsible for overseeing the entire Men s Tournament operation consisting of 25 events. Constructed and initiated the Women s tournament program for both 9 and 18 hole associations. Responsible for overseeing the entire Women s Tournament Program consisting of 50 events. Represented in all MET PGA section events and Pro-Ams

2 Teaching Professional & Assistant Professional April 2009 August 2010 Scarsdale Golf Club Hartsdale, NY A.W. Tillinghast designed 18 hole private facility located in Westchester, NY. The Head Golf Professional is Bill Smittle. Scarsdale GC is the host of The Wilson Cup. An annual 2 Man Team Invitational for the top amateur golfers in The Met Section. Responsible for the entire Men s Tournament program consisting of 30 events. Coordinated and executed The Wilson Cup and produced an outstanding state of the art scoreboard for the event. Produced 300 hours of private instruction for men, woman, juniors and seniors. Responsible for the instruction of the entire junior program which included over 100 children. Responsible for the coordination and execution of all 15 Outside Outing events. Proven ability to provide superior customer service by always exceeding member expectations. Teaching Professional & Assistant Professional March 2006 November 2008 Huntington Country Club Huntington, NY Devereux Emmet designed 18 hole private facility on the North Shore of Long Island. Host of the 2007 LIGA Amateur Championship. The is Jim Smoot, The 2009 Junior Golf Leader and The 2004 Metropolitan Section Merchandiser of the Year. Produced over 1000 hours of private instruction for men, woman, juniors and seniors. Responsible for the coordination and instruction of weekly men s and ladies clinics. Responsible for the coordination and instruction of the entire junior program which included 65 children. Responsible for overseeing the entire Men s Tournament operation consisting of 25 events. Responsible for overseeing the entire Women s Tournament Program consisting of 80 women. Responsible for overseeing The Golf Shop operation which produces $400,000 in gross sales annually. Proven ability to lead and manage a staff consisting of a 2 nd Assistant, Golf Shop Manager and an Outside operation staff of 10 people. Proven playing ability by representing Huntington CC in all Met Section events

3 Teaching Professional Griffith Harris Golf Club Greenwich, CT March 2003 October 2005 Robert Trent Jones designed 18 hole upscale municipal facility with 45,000 rounds played annually. Host of the 2004 MGA Public Links Championship. The is Joe Felder. Joe is a past President of the Met Section. He is the 1995 & 2003 Metropolitan Section Junior Golf Leader as well as The 2006 Metropolitan Section Bill Strausbaugh Award winner. Produced 1500 hours of instruction for men, woman, juniors and seniors. Increased lesson revenue by 10% every year since arriving at The Griff. Responsible for the coordination and instruction of weekly men s and ladies clinics. Responsible for the coordination and instruction of the junior program that includes over 120 children. Responsible for the coordination and instruction of all golf schools conducted at The Griff Proven playing ability by representing The Griff in all Met PGA section events. First Assistant Golf Professional March 2000 November 2002 North Hempstead Country Club Port Washington, NY A.W. Tillinghast designed 18 Hole private facility located on the North Shore of Long Island. The Head Golf Professional is Greg Hurd. Greg is a past President of the Metropolitan Section and The 2006 Metropolitan Section Professional of the Year. Managed all golf facility operations in the absence of the Head Professional. Responsible for the entire Instruction program. Produced over 1000 hours of private instruction. Coordinated and executed the Junior Golf Program that included over 100 children. Coordinated and coached the Junior Interclub Team. Played with the membership on a regular basis. Represented North Hempstead in all Met PGA section events. SEASONAL POSITIONS The Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta, FL September 2010 February 2011 The Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Jupiter, FL November 2005 March 2006 Pine Tree Golf Club, Boynton Beach, FL December 1998 March 2002 The Country Club of Darien, Darien, CT March 1997 November 1997 Wykagyl County Club, New Rochelle, NY March 1996 November 1996 Monarch Country Club, Palm City, Fl October 1994 March

4 EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS Nassau Community College Member of Nassau Community College Golf Team PGA of America Class A Member Elected to membership in Golf Business Network Member of the Division PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Annual Titleist Club Fitting Seminar PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit 2004 PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit 2015 Attend annual PGA merchandise show, Orlando, Florida Attend annual Met PGA Section meetings and Educational seminars Attended the US Kids certification seminar PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Competed in the 2014 MET PGA Head Professional Championship. Competed in the 2014 Long Island Open. Qualified and competed in the 2011 Long Island Open. Qualified and competed in the 2008 Long Island Open. Qualified and competed in the 2008 Met Qualified and competed in the 2007 Met Qualified and competed in the 2007 Long Island Open Qualified and competed in the 2006 Met Qualified and competed in the 2006 Long Island Open Championship Qualified and competed in the 2005 Met Qualified and competed in the 2004 New York State Open 2004 Met PGA Assistants Championship (74-76) 2 nd place 2004 Assistants Tour Event (74) 4 th Place 2003 Assistants Tour Event (71) 4 Top 15 Finishes in 2003 Assistants tour season 2 nd Place 2002 Assistants Tour Event (70) Passed Player Ability Test with medalist honors (72-68 = 140 ) ADDITIONAL SKILLS Accomplished in USGA Rules of Golf officiating. Certified Titleist & Ping club fitter. Accomplished in producing outstanding computer generated professional scoreboards. Proficient in computer applications, handicapping, Microsoft Word and Excel & Publisher. Proficient in Event Man, TPP tournament software, Jonas point of sale software, Club Systems Point of sale software, V1 Instruction software, JC Video Instruction Software

5 References Mark Zaino General Manager (516) John Olszewski Chief Financial Officer (516) Stephen Paladino Former President (516) Peter Kopff Current President (516) Phil DiPippo Current Secretary (516) Tom Granville Former Golf Chairman (516)

6 Joe Bostic, PGA Turtle Creek Club Tequesta, Fl (561) Jim Smoot, PGA Huntington Country Club Huntington, NY (631) Joe Felder, PGA The Griffith Harris Golf Course Greenwich, CT (203) Greg Hurd, PGA North Hempstead Country Club Port Washington, NY (516) Dr. Warren Zellman Member of Long Island, NY (516) Dr. Brian Moynihan Member of Mill River Club Long Island, NY Long time student (516)