Joshua Chad Kinchen is seeking a marketing management or sales position. He has a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and over 15 years of experience in golf club marketing, product development, retail management, and golf instruction. His career includes positions at Bridgestone Golf managing golf club and accessory marketing, golf ball R&D, and as Assistant Golf Professional providing customer service and instruction.

1. Joshua Chad Kinchen
840 Huiet Drive
McDonough, GA 30252
(770)324-9916
Objective:
I desire a professional marketing management or sales position that will allow me to utilize my
formal education in a challenging environment. I possess a wide variety of employment
experiences that have provided me with excellent communication, client service and customer
relation skills. I am a team player and have the self-motivation, aptitude and interpersonal skills
needed to develop into a team leader.
Education:
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (1998-2002)
Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems
Major G.P.A. 3.6
Overall G.P.A. 3.2
Employment History:
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., Golf Club & Accessory Marketing Manager, Covington, Georgia (7/2012-Current)
• Manage the Club & Accessory Categories for Bridgestone Golf USA - North American
Markets
• Hold profit and loss responsibility for multi-million dollar sports brand covering 8 broad
categories: Woods, Irons, Wedges, Putters, Headwear, Bags, Gloves, Others (Towels,
Umbrellas, etc.)
• During my tenure, have developed, trained and guided an international sales team to:
o Double market share in the club category, growing the business by 76%
o Grow the accessory category by 17%
• Launched over 200 unique products to the market, currently managing 70% of total company
skus
• Using the 4 P’s, research and develop key products in the golf club and accessory categories,
with a focus on current market trends and innovative technologies to transform the game of
golf
o Manage the testing, development and design process of products to be introduced to the
market utilizing a variety of different methods including robotic testing, live player tests, focus
groups, database analysis, market research, consumer surveys, etc.
o Make presentations to both sales force and trade to inspire and ensure success of category
launches
o Create and develop advertising for TV, online banner ads, social media, website direction and
other media outlets to support product launches and increase brand awareness
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., Golf Ball R&D Assistant Engineer, Covington, Georgia (4/2008-7/2012)
• Heavily involved in the design and development of golf balls using methods
including, but not limited to:
o Actively maintained and managed informational databases containing millions of
data points used to analyze, develop, research and report trends, findings and
recommendations to make key decisions in the direction of future products
o Utilized multiple launch monitor swing systems to track live player swing, club and
golf ball data
o Actively measured key golf ball and club specifications using a variety of different
robotic instruments

2. Eagles Landing CC, Assistant Golf Professional, Stockbridge, Georgia (4/2006-3/2008)
• Assisted in the purchasing, receipt, merchandising, inventory, control, promotion and
sales of merchandise increasing total pro shop sales by an average of 10% year over
year
• Supervised, scheduled and trained a staff of 20+ employees
• Assisted in planning and budgeting for the total golf operations ensuring profit was
met
• Managed 25+ tournaments and outings on a yearly basis serving over 2,000 key
clients
• Maintained an active classification in the PGA of America
• Provided excellent customer service, professional advice and assistance to all patrons
including some 500 local members and thousands of international members
• Provided daily golf instruction and clinics to a variety of clientele that are consistent
with instructional methods, policies and procedures
• Provided professional golf club custom fittings and managed the club repair business
Fossil, Store Manager, Tampa, Florida (10/2003-03/2005)
• Held profit and loss responsibility for $1.5 million retail sales establishment
• Recruited, developed and guided a highly skilled management and sales team that
increased profitability by more than 10% in my tenure as manager
• Organized merchandise layouts and visuals to enhance buyer appeal and increase
sales
• Reduced inventory shrink rate from 3% to l% after assuming store manager position
• Trained assistant managers and sales associates to progressively increase sales from
$1.1 million to $1.5 million in revenue for 2005
• Actively networked in the community to market the Fossil brand, which contributed
to increased clientele
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, SAP, Kronos, Cognos, Salesforce, JAVA, SQL, Web Page Design
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Sample Media Links:
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/fairways-life-bridgestone-balls-and-clubs/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHg5ktWt13g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB_ECTN__e0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57QBxGalFQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uydzuunnGfs

3. http://www.mygolfspy.com/bridgestone-wilson-without-the-heritage/