Bob Cardea
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Bob Cardea

Bob Cardea 406 Old Town Circle East
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Qualifications for Business Management/Public Relations/Training & Development


PROFILE____________________________________________________________________________

Results-driven professional equipped with more than 25 years of dedicated experience spanning coaching, recruiting, organization, budget preparation, personnel supervision, and motivation. Detail-oriented leader with a proven track record of devising and implementing successful coaching and motivational strategies to enhance personnel performance, team building, and player growth. Possesses dynamic communication, interpersonal, motivational, and organizational skills.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE___________________________________________________________

Strategic Planning Recruiting Event Planning

Training/Development Alumni Relations Public Relations

Public Speaking/Presentations Fund Raising Player Development

Policy/Procedure Development Team Building Facility Management


CAREER TRACK__________________________________________________________________


Rutgers University at Camden 1995 – Present
Head Golf Coach/General Manager Camden County Golf Academy

Serves as the longest tenured coach and recruits, instructs, and motivates athletes. Prepares annual budgets, recruits top student athletes, implements NCAA procedures, and creates tournament scheduling. Coordinates fundraising events, and hosts seasonal invitationals, and conference championships.

• Six-Time NEAC (North East Atlantic Conference) ‘Coach of the Year’
• Two-Time Rutgers University at Camden – ‘Coach of the Year’
• Eight-Time NCAA Division III Finalist
• Mark Laesh Award Winner – Most Improved Team in the Nation
• Chairman of NEAC Golf Committee
• Chairman of the GCAA/NCAA – All-American Committee – Mid Atlantic Region
• Committee Member – CGAA/NCAA Regional RAC
• Named ‘Who’s Who of American College Teachers’ due to outstanding teaching, and motivational skills




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CAREER TRACK, CONTINUED__________________________________________________


South Jersey Golf Schools 1998 – Present
President/Owner

Oversaw the daily operations of the oldest golf school in southern New Jersey and developed an effective operational manual. Directed all marketing initiatives, including materials design, direct mailing, and media advertising. Developed the annual budget and procured materials. Supervised a staff of up to 15 professionals. Served as an instructor for more than 400 annual individual, group, college, and community courses.

• Generated new business by forging solid relationships with numerous educational boards to coordinate youth/adult instructional programs.
• Increased revenue growth by developing successful inter-organizational promotions and sales contests.


Somerton Springs, South Jersey Golf Campus 1993 – 1998
General Manager/Managing Partner

Directed the operations of one of the top family golf centers in the country. Recruited personnel and supervised a staff of over 30 employees. Oversaw materials/equipment procurement and marketing efforts. Designed, developed, and instituted the facility operations procedures.

• Served as the site director for the Long Drivers of America, which hosted the national long drive championship on ESPN. Also served as site director for the LPGA’s Girls Golf Program.


Somerton Springs Golf Shoppes 1988 – 1992
Sales Representative

Presented, demonstrated, and sold golf equipment. Established and grew solid client base.

• Recognized as one of the top ten sales representatives for one of the largest golf retailers in the country for consistently exceeding sales goals.


CREDENTIALS_____________________________________________________________________


Towson University, B.S., Management

United States Golf Teachers Federation, Level III (Full) Certification