Leading golf companies and industry organizations such as the PGA of America are sharing information about their businesses and recruiting job seekers for open positions at all career levels in the Career Zone on the PGA Show Floor Wednesday through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center.
The Career Zone, co-located with the PGA Golf Management University (PGM) Pavilion at Show floor location No. 3687 is also featuring employment-focused presentations and professional networking events.
Participating companies include GOLFTEC, 2nd Swing, ForeHire, Smooth Butter Golf Clothing, PGA of America Career Services and PGA WORKS, the PGA of America REACH Foundation’s strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce.
The Career Zone includes a private interview meeting room, networking events and a stage for golf career programming, wherein employers are presenting an overview of their companies or organizations while speaking specifically about job opportunities. Additionally, PGM Students will participate in a Passport Networking program with employers and a complimentary professional headshot studio will be available to all PGA Show attendees each day, along with resume writing and other tools to help job seekers prepare their credentials for prospective employers.
A special “PGA WORKS Fellows Presents: A Dynamic Networking Hour with PGA Fellows and PGM Students” takes place Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. at the Career Zone, while a Career Zone networking event to connect exhibitors and sales representatives is scheduled Friday from 10 a.m. until noon.
Here is the schedule of programs on the Career Zone Stage:
Wednesday, January 22
10-10:30 a.m. — Breaking Boundaries: A PGA of America Golf Professional’s Journey from Golf Operations to Non-Profit Leader with Damian Cosby, PGA
Damian Cosby, PGA, Executive Director of The National Links Trust
Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist
11-11:30 a.m. — From Cart Guy to Cart Owner: A Journey of Growth and Entrepreneurship with Tim Firestone
Tim Firestone, CEO, Blackthorn Operating Group
Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist.
12-12:30 p.m. – Beyond the Fairway: Key Insights on Succeeding in Golf Operations Leadership from Industry Leaders.
Rebecca Dengler, PGA, LPGA Master Professional, Ed Oliver Golf Club
Robert “Bob” Baldassari, PGA, Founder, Re-Imagine Golf LLC
Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist.
1-1:30 p.m. — Career Zone Exhibitor Panel: Navigating Company Cultures for Your Ideal Professional Fit
2-2:30 p.m. — Rejected to Reviewed: Crafting a Resume That Hiring Managers Want to Read
Kathy Grayson, CPCC, APRW, SRM, Grayson Consulting, LLC.
3-4 p.m. — PGA WORKS Fellows Presents: A Dynamic Networking Hour with PGA Fellows and PGM Students.
Thursday, January 23
10-10:30 a.m. — What’s Next? Career Updates from Rising Professionals at PGA of America Headquarters with Iyannei Miranda & Cooper Lynch!
Iyannei Miranda, PGA WORKS Program Coordinator at PGA of America
Cooper Lynch, PGA Player Engagement
Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist.
11-11:30 a.m. — Morgan Horrell Shares Her Journey: From College Athlete to Professional, Highlighting the Importance of Golf Industry Internships
Morgan Horrell, Howard University’s Division I Women’s Golf Team
Angelyn Horrell, Co-Owner Next Chapter Social
12-12:30 p.m. — From PGA of America Golf Professional to Sales Superstar with Bill Lee, Territory Sales Manager at Cobra Puma Golf
Bill Lee, PGA, Territory Sales Manager Philadelphia
Jack Dillon, Moderator, Consultant Strategist
1-1:30 p.m. — Career Zone Exhibitor Panel: Strategies for Securing Your Dream Job with Confidence and Impact
2-2:30 p.m. — Career Conversation with Courtney Trimble: Navigating Paths and Opportunities with Golf Industry Professionals, Presented by FORE HIRE
Courtney Trimble, President/CEO Fore Hire
Stacy Borkowski, Sales Representative, Callaway Golf
Madison Banas, Senior Manager of Amateur Competitions, WGA
Kayla Bloor, Sales Representative Imperial Headwear