Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Cameron Proviano.
Proviano speaks about film and media production. Read more!
(This interview has been edited for clarity and length.)
Q: How old are you?
A: I am 21.
Q: What school are you currently attending?
A: Arizona State University.
Q: When do you graduate?
A: I graduate in the spring of 2025.
Q: What is your major?
A: I am doing film and media production and a business minor as well. I am also getting a certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Q: How did you decide on that major and minor?
A: ASU recently built a really large film school. In high school, I wasn’t sure at all what I wanted to do but I did know I did not want to sit behind a desk all day. I then got an internship while in high school for a local Film Production Company that I found on Indeed. From there, I knew I had to pursue it. It was hard initially because not a lot of schools offered my major, so I had to go 2,000 miles away to find one.
Q: Do you participate in activities in school? Clubs?
A: Yes, I am part of the Entertainment Business Association, I do marketing for that.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: Yes, I have many. I play guitar, snowboard, golf, I DJ on the side, and I love anything tech. I built my own computer, I am learning 3D software right now, and I love to put stuff together. I am a builder.
Q: What golf club do you caddie for?
A: Stonewall and I also caddie out here at Paradise Valley Country Club.
Q: How long have you been caddying?
A: Six years going on to 7.
Q: How did you start caddying?
A: This is funny. I used to get my haircut from a girl who worked at Stonewall and got the J. Wood Platt Scholarship. When I was 15 she said if you want a job just show up. I went there one day, I walked in, I said, “Can I have a job?”, he said, “Can you carry a bag?”, and I said, “Yes”, and I was hired on the spot. I worked there for a while and when I hit college I applied for the Scholarship.
Q: What is your favorite thing about caddying?
A: I think it’s the soft skills that you get that guide you into your professional career later in life.
Q: How did you hear about J. Wood Platt?
A: A lot of people at my club have gotten it, word of mouth, and a lot of members tell you to apply.
Q: What are your long-term goals? Think 5 to 10 years
A: I plan to move to Los Angeles full-time after I graduate from ASU to pursue a career in creative production. While I have internship experience in marketing and digital content creation, I’m also open to careers related to those skills. In the long term, I want to become a creative director. Whether that involves starting my own company or joining another person’s great idea, I am open to all possibilities. I have studied a lot about value creation, so I aim to improve the lives of others, especially in the digital space.
Q: What is something that happened to you while caddying that you will never forget?
A: The friends I made along the way. Whether through interactions with other caddies, staff, or golfers, everyone has contributed to shaping who I am today. Even the five-hour loops that tested my patience are memorable!
Q: What advice would you give your younger self as a caddie or a new caddie just starting?
A: At first, stay quiet and practice active listening. This will improve your self-awareness and later your mindfulness. These lessons will extend to other aspects of your life. Knowing how to communicate effectively is one of the top skills you need in a professional environment.
Q: How has J. Wood Platt changed your life?
A: Simply put, I wouldn’t be able to pursue the career I am aiming for without the J. Wood Platt Caddying Scholarship. Entering a highly competitive industry that requires a significant financial commitment is challenging. Although I enjoy the challenge, moving to Arizona to pursue these dreams would not have been possible without the scholarship.
J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust was created in 1958 and is the charitable arm of GAP (Golf Association of Philadelphia). The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in the pursuit of higher education. Along with aiding caddies financially, J. Wood Platt’s EMPOWER program strengthens scholarship investment dollars by providing caddies with exceptional benefits and leadership training through access to the wide network of J. Wood Platt donors and alumni. To date, more than 3,700 young men and women have received $25 million in aid from the Trust.
