Shiro Nakajima
About
Shiro Nakajima
Bus: 604-932-0404
Cel: 604-905-9389 nakajima@csbawhistler.com
To the Prior Education and Experience Assessment (PEEA) panel, the following is my CV covering my education, employment history and additional certification and licenses. I feel that I am a strong candidate for the CPGA Class A license because my work experience in the golf industry has been lengthy and extensive.
I have brought hundreds of Japanese clients to Canada to play many of our famous courses through Endeavour Tours, a company I founded and operated, during the late 90’s. In addition, I was privileged to have worked with PGA tour pros both on and off some of the most prestigious events, like the World Series and the Masters.
If there are any questions about my CV, please do not hesitate in contacting me at your convenience by either phone or email.
Education History:
1980-1983
High School Diploma -
Japan Aviation Academy High School - Yamanashi, Japan
- Completed all required courses for graduation
- I specialized in aeronautical engineering
- studied the mechanics and servicing of reciprocating and jet propulsion engines
- received formal training as an Aviation technical Radio operator
- trained as a gas welder
- was recruited to the Japan Aviation Academy High School by the baseball team
- played as a starting member on the High School baseball team
Employment History
1983-1986
Computer Programmer
Ishikawa-jima Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
- CAD programming
- coding Fujitsu based computer language into IBM format
- transferred engine designs into CAD based schematics and blueprints
1986-1996
Vice President
Fellow Travel Co.,Ltd. & Canadian Way Tours inc.
- responsible for managing tour guides and office staff
- Canadian representative for the Japan based company and created Canadian Way
Tours and established an inbound golf tour program for all major Japanese travel
agencies. Such as, JTB, Kintetsu, Nippon Travel, and Nitsu Travel.
- produced annual budgets and sales reports and presented it back to the board
members and president in Japan
- established ski tours for Japanese clientele in Whistler and Banff
- organized golf excursions throughout BC, Alberta, and Washington State and catered
to youth to seniors and from beginners to professionals
1996 - 1999
President
PGA Players Co-ordinator Endeavour Tours International Inc.
- provided logistical support for PGA tour players arriving from Japan and travelled with the pro as a member of their entourage
- worked closely with Hal Sports Production (please refer to the reference letter attached)
- Shinichi Yokota
- 1996 - 1997 - organized summer training support in Whistler
- 1997 - attended the World Series at Firestone GC in Akron, Ohio as a coordinator
- Hidemichi Tanaka
- 1996 July production assistant for Golf Lesson Video at Furry Creek GC / Big Sky /
Nicklaus North GC
- 1997 - 1999 - personal coordinator at the Air Canada Championship in Surrey BC
- Keiichiro Fukabori
- 1997 Assistant Caddie & Coordinator at the Air Canada Championship
- 1998 July Coordinator for Golf Lesson Video at Big Sky
1996 - Present
Proprietor and President
Canadian Sports Business Academy (CSBA) Whistler
- Registered with the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC
- Created an academy catered to international students who seek the opportunity to
pursue their passion for sports in Whistler.
- set up various curriculum and professional certification programs:
Golf, Ski, Snowboard, Conditioning Trainer, and Tennis
- each student is given the opportunity to become certified instructors in the field of their
choosing.
- Close working relationships with Nicklaus North Golf Club, Whistler Mountain
Enterprises, and the Whistler Mountain Ski Club
- over 600 Former students completing various professional certification courses
- During the winter months, I personally take students and prepare them for the all the
disciplines needed for their instructor’s certification courses.
- For the Golf certification program athletes, we use our indoor golf simulator and have
various CPGA certified teaching and touring pros to monitor their improvements and
compile a work out regiment.
- As a part of the Golf program, I take students to Florida to trade shows and introduce
them to the business aspect of the golf industry.
Shiro Nakajima
Bus: 604-932-0404
Cel: 604-905-9389 nakajima@csbawhistler.com
To the Prior Education and Experience Assessment (PEEA) panel, the following is my CV covering my education, employment history and additional certification and licenses. I feel that I am a strong candidate for the CPGA Class A license because my work experience in the golf industry has been lengthy and extensive.
I have brought hundreds of Japanese clients to Canada to play many of our famous courses through Endeavour Tours, a company I founded and operated, during the late 90’s. In addition, I was privileged to have worked with PGA tour pros both on and off some of the most prestigious events, like the World Series and the Masters.
If there are any questions about my CV, please do not hesitate in contacting me at your convenience by either phone or email.