Joey Ray
Jasper,GA
Summary
Dedicated Golf Course Assistant Superintendent well-versed in golf course operations, leadership with a strong work ethic. Decisive and organized problem-solver with excellent planning and conflict resolution skills. Knowledgeable in turf management and maintaining efficient operations. Assisted in a nine hole course renovation in 2021, and currently assisting in a second, nine hole course renovation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Big Canoe Property Owners Association
2021.11 - Current
- Attend monthly safety meeting to ensure the safe handling of all hazardous materials, machine operations, as well as overall employee safety.
- Improving turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
- lead and assist in daily projects such as tree removal, irrigation, fertilization, and chemical applications.
- Recruit and train all grounds keepers, to manage all golf course needs.
- Purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Maintaining a team-oriented work environment that promotes open communication, high morale, and continuous professional development among team members.
- Increase member satisfaction with consistent communication regarding golf course conditions, plans, and improvements.
- Implement an integrate a pest management program that maintains turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Maintain safe working conditions by enforcing safety protocols among staff members during daily operations.
- Develop strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on products necessary for optimal golf course maintenance.
Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Big Canoe Property Owners Association
2019.07 - 2021.11
- Assisted the first assistant and superintendent on a day to day basis.
- collaborated with the first Assistant on projects.
- Trained new team members.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure overall employee safety.
Assistant Equipment Technician
Big Canoe Property Owners Association
2009.06 - 2019.07
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance to preserve performance and reliability of all equipment.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Crew Member
R.W Howard Surveying Inc
2011.01 - 2015.01
Education
Certificate - Turf Grass Management
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2019
High School Diploma -
Pickens County High School
Jasper, GA2008
Skills
- Leading teams
- Managing projects
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Turf Disease Control
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Chemical applications
- Course maintenance standards
- Employee performance evaluation
- Integrated Pest Management
- Drainage System Management
- Turfgrass Management
- Overseeing irrigation
Certification
Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series
Principles of Golf Course Agronomy Certificate
Principles of Golf Course Business Certificate
Principles of Golf Course Leadership and Communications
Principles of Golf Course Environmental Stewardship
License
GA Pesticide Applicator License Category 24
REFERENCES
Lydell Mack, CGCS- Director of operations
Phone: (678)-758-9763
Jason Brownell- Former Superintendent/ Director of operations Big Canoe
Phone: (770)-596-9003
Jameson Marslender- Golf Course Superintendent Big Canoe
Phone: (678)-386-2018
Mathew Parks- Head of Grounds & Landscape Big Canoe
Phone: (770)-903-2167
Russell Howard- Owner/Operator of R.W Howard Surveying
Phone: (678)-859-0035
Tony Jones- Head Equipment Technician Big Canoe
Phone: (404)-713-7625
Timeline
First Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Big Canoe Property Owners Association
2021.11 - Current
Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Big Canoe Property Owners Association
2019.07 - 2021.11
Crew Member
R.W Howard Surveying Inc
2011.01 - 2015.01
Assistant Equipment Technician
Big Canoe Property Owners Association
2009.06 - 2019.07
Certificate - Turf Grass Management
University of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Pickens County High School
Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series
Principles of Golf Course Agronomy Certificate
Principles of Golf Course Business Certificate
Principles of Golf Course Leadership and Communications
Principles of Golf Course Environmental Stewardship
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