AJ Dee
Harvester Golf Course
Marshalltown,IA
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Agricultural Studies student with hands-on internship experience. Expertise in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to efficiently completing tasks and contributing to team success while seeking further growth in the agriculture industry.
Work History
Internship Student
3 Months- Gained exposure to equipment operation and maintenance, including mowers and sprayers.
- Gained exposure to equipment operation and maintenance, including mowers, sprayers, and heavy equipment.
- Saw how staff monitor irrigation systems and adjust watering schedules.
- Observed staff monitoring irrigation systems and adjusting watering schedules for optimal turf health.
- Learned the importance of safety procedures and environmental stewardship in course maintenance.
- Gained insight into the teamwork and planning required to maintain a professional-quality golf course.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Exhibited respect and friendliness while assisting team members in various tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Coordinated scheduling, communications, and follow-up actions to keep projects moving smoothly.
Job Shadow
- Shadowed golf course superintendent to gain insights into daily course maintenance and turfgrass management practices
- Observed irrigation systems to understand water management techniques for greens, fairways, and roughs
- Studied maintenance practices for greens, fairways, and rough areas to enhance knowledge of course upkeep
- Examined various sprayers used for turf maintenance, mowers, and other turf equipment and learned how each is used in golf course maintenance
grounds supervisor
5 Years 3 Months- Supervised daily grounds maintenance and landscaping activities
- Supervised the maintenance of grounds and gardens, including mowing, pruning, trimming, and weeding.
- Inspected grounds regularly to ensure cleanliness and aesthetic appeal.
- Assisted with snow removal operations during the winter months when necessary.
farm hand
7 Years 3 Months- Planted agronomic crops, cultivated, and harvested
- Operated and maintained farm machinery (tractors, balers, combines, etc.)
- Maintained equipment and tools
- Performed pest and weed control
Education
Bachelor in Agricultural Studies - Agriculture
Skills
Passionate and detail-oriented with expertise in communications
leadership
adaptation
problem-solving
and relationship building; works well independently or with others
strives for excellence
has a strong work ethic
and is reliable
Fast learner
Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Completed great summer internship at the Harvester Golf Club
- Made honor role all four years of high school
- All conference high school player in Basketball, Baseball, and football, including baseball all five years since 8th grade
- Team captain junior and senior year of baseball
- Trojan award, given to the player that shows excellence and what its like to be a great teammate
Timeline
Internship Student
Harvester Golf Course
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Job Shadow
Veenker Memorial Golf Course - Iowa State University
08.2025 - 08.2025Read More
grounds supervisor
Jim Bell
05.2020 - 08.2025Read More
farm hand
AJ Land Holdings
05.2018 - 08.2025Read More
Iowa State University
Bachelor in Agricultural Studies from Agriculture
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