Pawleys Island, S.C. -- Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club in Pawleys Island, S.C., has named Diane Cooke human resources manager.

Cooke’s responsibilities include recruitment and retention, administration of benefits and maintaining employee relations.

Prior to joining Pawleys Plantation, Cooke was the corporate human resources director for Hospitality Health Care Services in Columbia, Md., where she was instrumental in the development of the human resources department for that start-up management company. Previously, Cooke also served as corporate human resources director for Schmidt Baking Company in Fullerton, Md. In addition, she has held several other positions in the area of human resources.

“Diane brings a strong background in human resources to Pawleys Plantation,” said Laura Rippy, general manager for Pawleys Plantation. “Her experience in a variety of industries, gives her a unique perspective on employee relations issues. We are pleased to have her as part of our team.”

Originally from Baltimore, Md., Cooke received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Towson State University. She currently resides in Myrtle Beach.

About Pawleys Plantation
Pawleys Plantation, a 582-acre resort and golf course community in Pawleys Island, S.C., is nestled among moss-draped oaks, natural wetlands and salt marshes. Bordered on the south by a 600-acre nature preserve, Pawleys Plantation is the South Carolina Lowcountry’s finest property offering visitors local catering, beautiful banquets, and an elegant 4,500 square foot ballroom. Pawleys Plantation also offers one of the Grand Strand’s premier meeting facilities at its 6,500 square foot conference center.

Conveniently located near a wide variety of cultural and recreational amenities, Pawleys Plantation is approximately one hour from Charleston, S.C., a city well known for its Southern grace and charm; the historic port of Georgetown, S.C., is less than 15 minutes south on U.S. 17. More than 100 golf courses and 1,000 restaurants are in nearby Myrtle Beach.

Pawleys Plantation has been recognized as one of South Carolina’s best sites for corporate retreats, private vacations and golf getaways. The nation’s top golf publication, Golf Digest applauded Pawleys Plantation’s “spacious and private villa accommodations … along with fine clubhouse dining and after-round relaxation in the Palmetto Pub.” While Convention South, wrote about meetings on the rise at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club, T&L Golf Magazine rated Pawleys Plantation among the top three places to stay for golf groups.

More information is also available online at www.PawleysPlantation.com or by calling Pawleys Plantation at (800) 367-9959.