How BGSU Prepared Brian Freeswick For Donald Trump
At 12:00 pm in Eppler room 223, a man by the name of Brian Freeswick gave his audience a glimpse into to the life of a man who works directly under the real estate mogul, Donald Trump. Brian was a graduate of the class of ’96 and graduated with a degree in Sports Management.
Brian is currently the general manager of the The Trump National Golf Club in Hundson, New York. This course is part of the world wide Trump National Golf Club, with 13 worldwide. At Brian’s particular golf course, he oversees about $40 million revenue at his operation. He is currently working with the construction and planning comities on the addition of pool, lounge, and aquatics center. This project will be a major addition to the surrounding community. Brian is the direct human link between The Trump National Golf Course in Hudson, New York and Mr. Donald Trump himself. Brian can expect to talk with Donald at least 2-3 times a week expecting to hear details of how the course is performing and discuss future decisions. Brian’s job is truly a stressful and rewarding opportunity working for Donald.
In Brian’s presentation he recommended a couple courses that really helped him get to where he is now. He recommends taking accounting classes so you may better understand the language of business to check an operation’s vital signs. Another important class was business communication to learn and practice the way to speak and create in a professional manner. Principals of organization and management will help one learn how to establish their own leadership style.
Brian then finished his presentation by giving advice on how to prepare for an interview for Donald Trump. The three things Donald looks for in an employee is for them to have is confidence, conviction, and to look him in the eyes during the conversation. If you do get hired in, you will be expected to know at all times a number of things such as; knowing market, knowing business numbers, represent brand proudly, be able to back opinions with facts, wisely spend money to make money, and always be yourself. These are just a few tips he gave to us that afternoon during his presentation. He wrapped up with a Q & A session to give the audience a chance to patricpate. I enjoyed the event as it was well worth my time to listen to man who works closely with Donald Trump.