MAX YANKEE

7359 Township Road 125, Kenton, OH 43326 | C: (567) 674-8106 | my311410@ohio.edu

Professional Summary
Driven professional with over 10 years' progressive experience in operations management, combined with expertise in
sporting event planning, seeking to combine entrepreneurial, business development, and sports management
background to take next career step with the PGA. Highly accomplished in planning and executing golf tournament
activities, including coordinating vendors and designing event layouts. Demonstrated leadership skills that guide teams
to success in delivering high-level sporting events.

Education
Sports Management 2015
Ohio University Athens, OH
Dean's List

Core Qualifications
Event Management Operations Management
Project Management Business Development
Team Leadership Training and Mentorship
Vendor Relations Strategic Planning

Experience
Co-Founder | Chief Operations Manager 01/2013 to Current
Rapchat, LLC Kenton, OH
Oversee plans to continuously develop instant rap communication mobile application with 6000+ users.
Collaborate with colleagues to define strategic vision and implement plans to grow business and opportunities.
Won Startup Weekend Athens' top prize in January 2013.
Golf Tournament Operations Salaried Intern 05/2011 to Current
HNS Sports Group Dublin, OH
Facilitate successful execution of first-class golf tournaments at one of the top event management companies in
the world.
Coordinate and manage 7 interns to prepare for tournaments; guide and train new interns to deliver high-quality
event support.
Work with tournament planners to develop and execute comprehensive tournament staging plans, including
assigning tournament vendor sites and overseeing vendor operations.
Plan placement of temporary concession stands, bleachers, restroom facilities, scoreboards, and related
operational items.
Organize multifunctional teams to complete tournament activities, including opening ceremonies, volunteer
parties, player evacuations, fan experience, and closing ceremonies.
Led 12 part-time employees as project manager to construct 7-miles of perimeter steel fencing at Muirfield Golf
Course.
Notable Events include: Memorial Tournament (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), President's Cup (2013), Pure Silk
Women's Collegiate Team Championship (2012), and Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational (2011, 2012).
Manager 07/2004 to 05/2011
Dairy Queen Kenton, OH
Directed daily and shift activities for $375K family-owned food service business by planning and coordinating
workflows to meet business/customer demands.
Scheduled and supervised 17 employees, and trained 9 new employees to align company expectations and goals.
Addressed customer concerns and complaints to quickly resolve issues and increase customer satisfaction.
Oversaw inventory management; managed purchasing and inventory to prevent under/excess stock and control
expenditures.
Implemented and enforced food safety protocols to comply with federal, company, and Health Department
regulations.
Previous experience includes Food Service Worker (7/2004 - 5/2009)