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Jessie Hodge Jr PGA

Director of Golf at Harborside International Golf Center
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Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Last updated: 22/05/2023 01:00 AM
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Jessie Hodge Jr PGA is from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Jessie works in the following industries: "Recreational Facilities". Jessie is currently Director Of Golf at Harborside International Golf Center, located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In Jessie's previous role as a Head Golf Professional at Firestone Country Club , Jessie worked in Akron, Ohio, United States until Mar 2022. Prior to joining Firestone Country Club , Jessie was a Director of Golf Operations at MGASA/Alamo City Golf Trail and held the position of Director of Golf Operations at San Antonio, Texas. Prior to that, Jessie was a General Manager at George Dunne National Golf Course, based in Oak Forest, IL 60452 from Jul 2016 to Jul 2018. Jessie started working as General Manager / Head Golf Professional at Ridgeview Golf Course in Kalamazoo, Michigan Area in Mar 2015. From Feb 2013 to Nov 2014, Jessie was General Manager at Fellows Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, based in Canton, Michigan Area. Prior to that, Jessie was a General Manager at George Dunne National Golf Course, based in Oak Forest, IL from Mar 2012 to Jan 2013. Jessie started working as Director of Golf Operations at MGASA - Alamo City Golf Trail in San Antonio, Texas Area in Aug 2009.

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Jessie Hodge Jr PGA's current jobs
Title: Director Of Golf
Period: Mar 2022 - Present (2 years, 8 months)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jessie Hodge Jr PGA's past jobs
Company: Firestone Country Club
Title: Head Golf Professional
Period: Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)
Location: Akron, Ohio, United States
Company: MGASA/Alamo City Golf Trail
Title: Director of Golf Operations
Period: Jul 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years)
Location: San Antonio, Texas

Alamo City Golf Trail – San Antonio, Texas July 2018 – Present Director of Golf Operations Alamo City Golf Trail is a private/public management company charged with operating the eight (144 holes) City of San Antonio’s public golf courses. The ACGT generates revenues of $12.5 million, playing more than 320,000 rounds annually. Two of the ACGT courses were host to the PGA Tour’s Texas Open, including Brackenridge Park Golf Course, a 1916 A.W. Tillinghast design. ‘Old Brack’ is also home to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. The ACGT is regarded nationally as one of the best run municipal golf operations with annual profits of over $1 million that gets reinvested back into the courses. • Directs golf operations (non-agronomy) staff of 120 including instruction, reservations, food & beverage, sales, and marketing • Drives the management of eight tee sheets to maximize revenue, pace of play, maintenance, and events • Oversight of scheduling for 60+ Groups and Associations as well as 50+ Annual Corporate/Charity Golf Tournaments • Assists President/CEO with budget planning, annual business plan and capital expense renovations • Oversight of 464 EZ-GO golf cars and complete in-house preventative maintenance program • Oversight of 8000+ golfer Players Club Membership program • Oversight of 56,000 person data base of engaged customers via social media and electronic newsletters • Oversight of annual merchandise sales of $600,000 with 70% COGS – Improved sales by $75,000 while decreasing COGS by 4% • Oversight of annual food & beverage sales of $1.4 million with 42% COGS • Co-Authored the ACGT Policies and Procedures Manual to ensure proper rules and regulations are being followed as well as developing an atmosphere of professionalism, congeniality, and friendliness

Company: George Dunne National Golf Course
Title: General Manager
Period: Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years)
Location: Oak Forest, IL 60452

• Nominated in Billy Casper Golf Management Midwest Region as General Manager of the year 2017 • Nominated in Billy Casper Golf Management Midwest Region as Most Improved Facility 2017 • Runner-Up Public Merchandiser of the Year Illinois Section 2017 • Nominated in Billy Casper Golf Management SECN Region as Top Performer of the year 2013 • Nominated in Billy Casper Golf Management SECN Region as Most Improved Facility 2013 • Promotion from George Dunne National Golf Course to Fellows Creek Golf & Banquet Facility • Beat Budget by $56K in 2012 George Dunne National Golf Course year • Exceeded revenue target by $180K at George Dunne National year 2012 • Increased Merchandise Sales 40% in 2014 at Fellows Creek Golf & Banquet Facility • Increased Merchandise Sales 17% in 2012 at George Dunne National Golf Course • Golf Retail COGS% 57.6% - Billy Casper Golf Management standard COGS 62% • Fellows Creek Total F&B COGS 31.5% in 2013 • Fellows Creek Total Alcohol COGS 23.7% in 2013

Company: Ridgeview Golf Course
Title: General Manager / Head Golf Professional
Period: Mar 2015 - Oct 2015 (7 months)
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

18-Hole daily fee golf course established in 1966 and family owned operations servicing the Kalamazoo area. Responsibility include financial planning, QuickBooks reporting, ADP payroll administration, account payable, account receivable, HR, commercial insurance, workman’s compensation, liquor liability, budgeting and reporting, management and/or supervision of sales and marketing, advertising, website, social media, course agronomy, golf operations, merchandising, tournament operations, teaching, food and beverage operations. Responsible for turning around the Alcohol COGS from 40% to 27% Responsible for introducing a better presentation of food selection and preparation Responsible for clearing up all last year debt with vendors Responsible for making sure all the carts are maintained and working properly Responsible for making sure personal and property taxes are paid on time Responsible for making sure a safe environment for employees, members and guest Safe keeping of records and daily cash deposits Reconciling bank statements each month, inventory control and end of the month reporting

Company: Fellows Creek Golf & Banquet Facility
Title: General Manager
Period: Feb 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year, 9 months)
Location: Canton, Michigan Area

27-hole municipal golf course servicing the Canton residents playing 35,000 rounds annually. Responsibility include all financial planning, budgeting and reporting, management and/or supervision of sales and marketing, course agronomy, golf operations, food and beverage operations and administrative functions. Direct 4 department heads with 70 employee indirect reports. Yearly gross revenues average $1.2 million. Responsible for introducing, developing and creating an 18 hole Foot-Golf Course Recruit, hire, set priorities, schedule, motivates, evaluate performance, provide ACE the Guest Experience and enforce rules for all employees under the assistance from Billy Casper Golf Management HR Dept. Supervise revenue management and accounting, safekeeping of records, and daily cash deposits Supervise the maintenance, turf and grounds management, starter area, pro shop, golf cart, equipment rental, security, banquet and grill operations Oversee all use of the golf course, golf outings, 50 + golf leagues and general play Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, including all licenses and inspections Manage Ez-Links reservations system and making sure tee sheets are set up correctly each day

Company: George Dunne National Golf Course
Title: General Manager
Period: Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 (10 months)
Location: Oak Forest, IL

18-hole Championship golf course recognize by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses in the Chicagoland area. Scope of responsibilities included all financial planning, budget and reporting, management and/or supervision of sales and marketing, course agronomy, golf operations, food and beverage operations and administrative functions. Direct 3 department heads with 55 employee indirect reports. Yearly gross revenues average $2.2 million. Maintain and operate overall business plan including operating budget and marketing plan  Actively work to grow outing rounds/revenue at the facility through outside sales and retention strategies Hire, develop and supervise all key management employees of the property Assists in the creation and coordination of the property’s marketing strategy in conjunction with the designated Billy Casper Golf Regional Director of Marketing and Regional Manager  Monitor financial performance relative to budgeted goals taking corrective measures as necessary Cultivate the ACE culture through training, mentoring and on the job coaching Participate in key outside activities to enhance the presence of the property in the local community

Company: MGASA - Alamo City Golf Trail
Title: Director of Golf Operations
Period: Aug 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years, 7 months)
Location: San Antonio, Texas Area

Seven course portfolio 108 holes servicing the city of San Antonio residents with Brackenridge Park Golf Course being the heart of the Alamo City Golf Trail designed by A.W. Tillinghast. Old Brack as it called was the host of Valero Texas Open dating back to 1922-26, 1929-40, 1950-55, and 1957-59. Brackenridge Park Golf Course is also the new home of Texas Hall of Fame. Responsibility includes managing and leading approximate 150 employees in both clubhouse operations and the maintenance of the golf courses. Duties with the MGASA included: Food & Beverage Operations, Merchandising for six golf courses (approximately 600k in sales), OSHA compliance, Play Golf America and Golf 2.0 implementation, staff recruitment and training, facility upkeep, daily operations, and other responsibilities as directed by the CEO. Member of four person management team that managed, operated, and maintained the seven City of San Antonio golf courses entrusted to the MGASA Merchandising for six golf courses (approximately 600k in sales) Oversaw all golf services and operations including: Rental and maintenance of golf cars; Reservation system; Practice Facility; Developed an atmosphere of professionalism, congeniality, and friendliness at all seven MGASA facilities; Enforced all rules and regulations governing golf course usage; Develop and managed the golf instruction and golfer development programs Implemented cash and system controls to ensure the safekeeping of assets and inventory Supervised physical inventories and the display of merchandise Supervised the food and beverage operations at all seven facilities. Enforce TABC and Food Regulation codes among clubhouse staff. Ensure a clean, fresh, legal, and consistent F&B approach throughout the seven facilities

Company: William J. Devine Golf Course
Title: Head Golf Professional
Period: Mar 2005 - Jul 2009 (4 years, 4 months)
Location: Greater Boston Area

18-hole golf facility servicing the City of Boston. Open in 1896 is the second oldest public golf course in the country. Responsible for all facets of the golf operation including budgeting, financial reporting, merchandising and team building, player development and customer service. Yearly gross revenue $1.5 million. 20% increase in total revenue for the four years Net profit in merchandise sales in my four years totaled $245K Managed the Mayor of Boston Caddy Scholar Program & City of Boston Summer Golf Program 2nd Place in 2005 Boston Open with a score of 66

Jessie Hodge Jr PGA's education
Western Michigan University
1986 - 2001
Golf Professional Training Program (GPTP)
Elected to PGA Membership 1999
1997 - 1999
Pontiac Northern HS
1982 - 1986
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