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Skills
Business Skills – Peter Barrett
Event Management & Planning
Proven experience delivering complex sports and corporate events from concept to completion across the UK and overseas.
Business Development
Skilled at identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and growing successful ventures including PA Golf Associates, Big Red Events, and EGB Digital Media.
Customer Service Excellence
Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach, delivering high-quality experiences that build trust and long-term loyalty.
Sales & Account Management
Extensive sales background including roles as National Sales Manager, with a strong ability to manage key accounts and exceed targets.
Operational Logistics
Expert in coordinating staff, equipment, and transport logistics efficiently—especially for multi-site events or time-sensitive projects.
Marketing & Promotion
Hands-on experience in promoting events and services through both digital and traditional channels, including client outreach and campaign development.
Financial Oversight
Experience managing budgets, supplier contracts, and P&L responsibility within small business and event environments.
Project Management
Highly organised with a focus on planning, execution, and adaptability under pressure.
Leadership & Team Management
Capable of leading and motivating teams, freelancers, and contractors in fast-paced and client-facing roles.
Digital & IT Proficiency
Competent with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, booking platforms, and online customer communication tools.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Demonstrated ability to launch and scale multiple businesses with creativity, resilience, and client focus.
About
With a lifelong passion for golf and experience playing to a county standard, I combine in-depth knowledge of the game with over 25 years of commercial experience in the golf and events industry. As the founder of PA Golf Associates and later Big Red Events, I have successfully delivered high-end corporate golf days, ladies’ golf experiences, and international golf travel, working with blue-chip clients and discerning golfers alike.
I bring:
First-hand playing knowledge of golf at a competitive level, giving me credibility and insight into player needs and expectations.
Proven event management expertise, having organised and delivered hundreds of golf events across the UK and Europe.
Strong business acumen, gained from running successful golf-related ventures and understanding the commercial dynamics of the sport.
Exceptional customer service and hospitality skills, ensuring every guest or client feels valued and professionally looked after.
Reliable operational and logistical coordination, including venue management, tee time scheduling, and equipment handling.
My unique blend of playing ability, event execution, and client-focused service enables me to enhance any golf operation—whether in a club setting, tour company, or event-based environment.
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