Andrew Koechner
Carterville,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in project and team management, honed at Kokopelli Golf Course. Excelled in environmental compliance and hazardous material handling, leading to significant improvements in course maintenance standards. Skilled in recruiting staff and controlling costs, demonstrating a knack for meeting tight deadlines and administering budgets efficiently.
Results-driven Golf Course Superintendent with success managing all areas of golf course property. Knowledgeable about turf management, grounds and special facilities such as tennis courts. Bringing [Number] years of course management experience.
Adept at controlling costs, enhancing golf course grounds and maintaining efficient operations. Excellent customer service and communication skills with a collaborative nature and strong attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Kokopelli Golf Course
07.2023 - Current
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Kokopelli Golf Course
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
Package Handler
UPS
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, IL05-2014
Skills
- Managing projects
- Environmental compliance
- Course maintenance standards
- Hazardous material handling
- Recruiting staff
- Controlling costs
- Administering budgets
- Leading teams
- Price quotes
- Project management
- Deadline management
- Equipment procurement
Accomplishments
Facilitated the completion of a project at the golf course changing bunkers.
Certification
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Kokopelli Golf Course
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Kokopelli Golf Course
06.2019 - 07.2023
Package Handler
UPS
10.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
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