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. Dedicated Golf Course Superintendent well-versed in golf course operations, leadership and budget administration. Decisive and organized problem-solver with excellent planning and conflict resolution skills. 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 27.5 years of course management experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
10.2008 - Current
Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
Reduced water usage and improved irrigation efficiency through the reprogramming and fine tuning of the irrigation system.
Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling, some drainage work, sand and drain channeling on some greens, and some greens extensions, the renovation of the cart barn, club house patio and the whole driving range.
Optimized staff productivity by creating efficient work schedules and delegating tasks according to skillsets and making sure we are utilizing the proses mapping technikes.
Increased member satisfaction with consistent communication regarding golf course conditions, plans, and improvements.
Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the facility.
Trained new employees in proper equipment usage, maintenance techniques, and safety procedures for seamless integration into the team environment.
Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing safety protocols among staff members during daily operations.
Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate supplies while minimizing waste to reduce operational costs effectively.
Conducted regular inspections of the golf course to identify areas requiring improvement or repair.
Proactively addressed potential drainage issues by developing an effective drainage plan that ensured optimal course playability during wet weather months.
Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers to manage all golf course needs.
Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
Maintained the lake and other water features for proper functionality.
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
01.2008 - 09.2008
Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
Reduced water usage and improved irrigation efficiency through the installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation system.
Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the facility.
Trained new employees in proper equipment usage, maintenance techniques, and safety procedures for seamless integration into the team environment.
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
08.2004 - 12.2007
Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
Reduced water usage and improved irrigation efficiency through the restoration of the irrigation system.
Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
During my time here I bring the greens and a lot of areas on the course back to life, since most of the greens were alf dead, and a lot of the Fairways and Roughs were bare due to a lot of irrigation issues.
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
01.2003 - 07.2004
Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
Reduced water usage and improved irrigation efficiency through the installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation system.
Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
During my time here I showed what I have learned throughout my years working on the industry by bringing the course condition to a higher level, and earned me a promotion to Chester Washington, a bigger property.
Assistant Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
05.1996 - 12.2002
I started getting involved in enhanced communication between departments by implementing weekly meetings and progress reports.
Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and effectively delegating tasks to team members.
Achieved high-quality construction results through strict adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
I started getting involved on managing budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
During my time here we rebuild the Lake by completely drying it out and installed some liner throughout the entire lake and about 10 feet of concrete around and along the edges to stop loosing water.
I was involved on the installation of new cart paths trough the entire course, and the bunker renovation and some tees and the chipping green renovation.
Greenskeeper
American Golf Corporation
05.1989 - 04.1996
I Started here Like everyone else, and started working my way up the ladder. I was very fortunate to work with some of the best supervisors that donated their time to me and thought me a lot of what I know now. during my time here, the brand new Irrigation system was installed, Some of the greens were rebuild, all of the bunkers and tee boxes were rebuild as well, so I learned a lot from there. we also installed a lot of french drainages.
Education
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
Skills
Leading Teams
Managing Projects
Chemical Applications
Practice Green Maintenance
Overseeing Irrigation
Troubleshooting Equipment
Controlling Costs
Administering Budgets
Course Maintenance Standards
Conflict Resolution
Equipment Maintenance
Decision Making
Turfgrass Management
Pest Management Strategies
Organizational Skills
Environmental Compliance
Golf Course Design
Adaptability
Project Management
Customer Service Orientation
Hazardous Material Handling
Water Conservation Practices
Team Building
Problem Solving Abilities
Computer Proficiency
Attention to Detail
Course Renovation Planning
Drainage System Management
Turf Disease Control
Time Management
Continuous Learning
Integrated Pest Management
Soil Fertility Management
Staff Supervision
Landscaping Techniques
Irrigation System Maintenance
Budget Development
Interpersonal Skills
Price Quotes
Maintenance Management
Pruning and Hedging
Project Scheduling
Crew Leadership
Employee Performance Evaluation
Preventive Troubleshooting
Worksite Safety
Team Training
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
10.2008 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
01.2008 - 09.2008
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
08.2004 - 12.2007
Golf Course Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
01.2003 - 07.2004
Assistant Superintendent
American Golf Corporation
05.1996 - 12.2002
Greenskeeper
American Golf Corporation
05.1989 - 04.1996
Long Beach City College
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