Andy Lopez
Oakdale,CA
Summary
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 15 years of course management experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Oakdale Golf And Country Club
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
- Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing safety protocols among staff members during daily operations.
- Implemented an integrated pest management program that maintained turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Oversaw construction projects such as new tee boxes, green complexes, and in-house projects such as concrete cartpaths.
- Manage Irrigation with Toro Lynx system and pump station plus oversaw irrigation repairs throughout the course.
- Implemented a strong Agronomic plan that created optimal playing conditions.
Equipment Operator
City Of Oakdale
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Facilitated seamless communication among team members, leading to improved collaboration during complex projects involving multiple pieces of heavy machinery.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
Golf Course Superintendent
Lone Tee Golf Course
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing safety protocols among staff members during daily operations.
- Implemented an integrated pest management program that maintained turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Conducted regular inspections of the golf course to identify areas requiring improvement or repair.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling.
Foreman/Spray Technician
Oakdale Golf And Country Club
04.2006 - 09.2015
- Started entry-level employee and worked my way up the ladder.
- Acquired my Qualified applicators certificate and began spraying Greens, Fairway, and Tees with fertilizers and pesticides.
- Acquired my 2 year turfgrass management degree and assisted in agronomics and managing the irrigation and crew.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
Turlock, CA2 Yr. Certificate - Turf Grass Management
UC Riverside
Riverside, CASkills
- Crew Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Turfgrass Management
- Soil Fertility Management
- Irrigation System Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Green Start Academy Alumni
- Toro Assistant Superintendent Experience Alumni
- Class A Superintendent
Affiliations
- GCSAA
- Sierra Nevada Chapter GCSAA
Certification
Turf Management
Qualified Applicators Cerftificate
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Oakdale Golf And Country Club
09.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator
City Of Oakdale
10.2017 - 09.2022
Golf Course Superintendent
Lone Tee Golf Course
10.2015 - 09.2017
Foreman/Spray Technician
Oakdale Golf And Country Club
04.2006 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
2 Yr. Certificate - Turf Grass Management
UC Riverside
Turf Management
Qualified Applicators Cerftificate
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