Russell Smoak has over 20 years of experience in management, including owning and operating his own catering business. He has a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and has held general manager positions at Connemara Golf Course where he oversaw operations, budgets, and events. His experience also includes engineering technician work performing inspections and testing for commercial construction projects.

1. RUSSELL SMOAK
875 Cheryl Lane | Lexington, KY, 40504 | (859) 494-3602 | russell.smoak@uky.edu
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Critical thinker Solution oriented
• 20+ years in management Exceptional work ethic
• Adaptable, flexible Able to work within any budget
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics May 2013
Agriculture Management & Food Marketing
Minor: Business Dean’s List 2013
Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Sales Marketing and Management, Human
Resources, Futures Marketing, International Trade
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Managed improvements to Connemara golf course. As a result, the business and
property were sold to Alltech Inc.
• Catered events up to 800 guests.
• Catered and helped coordinate RJ Corman Railroad Company’s 4th of July golf
tournament and steak dinner for employees.
• Participated in weekly senior staff and planning meetings for Alltech’s World Equestrian
Games (2010 WEG).
• Attended weekly meetings, catered and hosted golf tournament, barn party, and main
event for Nicholasville Chamber of Commerce Wine and Vine Festival.
• Hosted summer family picnic and pool parties for local businesses at Connemara.
• Catered holiday meals for locally Headquartered business, Hotwork-USA LLC.
• Managed property as general manager of Connemara golf course. Responsibilities
included supervising grounds keeping, office duties including timely payment of
invoices, yearly budget and much more.
• Managed cross-functional project where other golf courses advertised 2010 Alltech
World Equestrian Games on golf carts with stickers from Alltech (WEG) headquarters.
EXPERIENCE
Owner
Russell Smoak Enterprises, Lexington, Ky. November 2010 - Present
• Enterprises include catering for life celebration services at Clark Legacy Centers in
Nicholasville, Frankfort, Versailles, Kentucky and a local lawn care service.
• Catering services include weddings in Lexington, Kentucky and surrounding areas.

2. General Manager October 2006 - Nov 2010
Alltech’s Connemara Golf Course, Nicholasville, Ky.
One million dollar per year enterprise with responsibilities including financial management,
human resources, and public relations.
• Coordinated and organized all aspects of Connemara’s First Annual “Alltech Open”.
Over $40,000 was raised for charity from this event.
• Opened and managed “Bill’s Saloon”, an Irish pub located inside the Connemara
clubhouse.
• Booked, coordinated, and catered 30+ golf outings per year for 30 to 150 guests.
• Prepared and submitted a yearly budget of $1,000,000 to Alltech’s accounting dept.
• Responsible for personnel (15-40 employees) including hiring, scheduling, evaluating
and providing feedback, and submitting payroll.
• Managed company-wide programs such as Alltech employ discounts.
• Ordered, received, and recorded pro shop inventory, and food and beverage inventory.
• Attended Alltech International Sales Training, October 12-14, 2009.
General Manager March 2003 - October, 2006
Ridge Golf’s Connemara Golf Course, Nicholasville, Ky.
• Managed day-to-day golf course operations including daily financial reports, deposits,
payables and receivables, golf outings, and daily fee play. Supervised calendar
management for golf outings
• Helped build a party facility including a semi-permanent 50’ x 100’ event tent and the
“Tiki Bar”. Additional revenue of up to $20,000/mo. created by the facility increased
total profits for Connemara Golf Course.
Engineering Technician March 2001 - March 2003
Rhodes Inc., Nicholasville, Ky.
• Performed geotechnical inspections on commercial and residential jobsites for clients
including Home Depot, Kohl’s department stores, and Eastern Kentucky University for
the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Performed concrete and soil testing and documented results and recommendations in
daily reports. Monitored and prepared reports for concrete construction, pipe
installation, asphalt, and fill and cut operations.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer: MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel