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Alexander Cottrell

Grenloch,NJ

Summary

Air Force veteran committed to advancing a career in turf management. Leveraging experience as an Air Force architect to maintain and enhance golf courses, with a keen eye for detail and design. Passionate about the turf industry and eager to embrace opportunities for growth and learning, with a willingness to travel to expand my expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Turf Intern

Laurel Valley Golf Course
04.2026 - Current
  • Assisted in operations, ensuring the course is maintained for daily play.
  • Regularly mowing greens, approaches, tees, and fairways.
  • Rolled and topdressed greens; assisted with spray applications.
  • Hand-watered tees, greens, approaches, fairways, and rough as needed.

Groundskeeper

Wedgewood Golf Course
08.2025 - 04.2026
  • Groundskeeper with experience maintaining golf course greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers to high playability and aesthetic standards.
  • Worked in mowing, edging, raking bunkers, operating turf maintenance equipment, and assisting with irrigation, fertilization, and pest control.

Waiter

Bistro Di Marino
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Accurately took food and beverage orders, and relayed them to the kitchen.

Civil Engineering Technician Active duty

United States Air Force
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Successfully collaborated with clients and architects to deliver projects on time and within budget, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Waiter/Food Runner

Bistro Di Marino
02.2021 - 09.2023
  • Checked identification to ensure compliance with the minimum age requirement for alcoholic beverages.
  • Delivered food and beverages to tables.

Education

Certificate - Turfgrass Management

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Operations Management Certification -

Technical Training School
Wichita Falls, TX
01-2024

Awards

Korea Defense Medal

Certifications

  • Operations Management Certification, Technical Training School, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX, 2023-2024
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification, American Heart Association, 2023
  • TR19 Restaurant Certification, Bistro Di Marino, 2022

Timeline

Turf Intern

Laurel Valley Golf Course
04.2026 - Current

Groundskeeper

Wedgewood Golf Course
08.2025 - 04.2026

Waiter

Bistro Di Marino
05.2025 - 03.2026

Civil Engineering Technician Active duty

United States Air Force
09.2023 - 05.2025

Waiter/Food Runner

Bistro Di Marino
02.2021 - 09.2023

Operations Management Certification -

Technical Training School

Certificate - Turfgrass Management

Pennsylvania State University
Alexander Cottrell