Arnulfo Gonzales
Indiantown,FL
Summary
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
02.2009 - Current
- Inspected equipment regularly to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Monitored the condition of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation on the grounds.
- Provided guidance regarding best practices for maintaining healthy plants in various climates.
- Implemented strategies for controlling weeds, pests or disease outbreaks in order to preserve plant health.
- Performed regular assessments of outdoor areas to identify any potential hazards or risks that require attention.
- Operate Kubota Tractor
Golf Course Superintendent
PGA National of America
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
07.1995 - 07.2008
- Developed and implemented turfgrass management programs to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Analyzed soil samples and determined appropriate fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide applications.
- Managed staff of groundskeepers responsible for mowing, watering, aerifying, topdressing, overseeding and fertilizing golf course.
- Designed irrigation systems to meet the needs of turf while conserving water resources.
- Inspected equipment and directed maintenance personnel in repair or replacement when necessary.
- Assessed existing course conditions and developed strategies to improve playability.
- Coordinated with outside contractors for major projects such as bunker renovations and tree removal and plantings.
- Monitored budget expenditures to ensure compliance with departmental goals.
- Developed long-term plans for improving overall condition of the golf course including drainage improvements, bunkers restorations and turf renovation projects.
- Ensured all areas of the facility were properly maintained including clubhouse grounds, parking lots and walkways.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring and training of course maintenance team members.
- Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Guided lawn service team members in proper application of lawn fertilizers and insecticides.
IPM Manager and First Assistant Superintendent
Toll Brothers
West Palm Beach, FL
09.1989 - 07.1995
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Maintained a clean work area and ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Cleaned and maintained spray guns and other equipment used for spraying operations.
- Calibrated pumps, motors and other components to ensure optimum performance of the sprayer system.
- Trained new personnel on how to safely operate spray equipment and perform related tasks correctly.
- Kept detailed records of all processes involved in each project including date started, completed, type, amounts of materials used.
- Mixed, loaded, and applied herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other related products to customer's yards according to label instructions.
- Inspected turf areas for pests or disease damage prior to treatment.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when spraying should be done.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques for mixing chemicals safely.
Education
License - Health And Physical Fitness
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01-2016
Certificate - HVAC
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
PGA of America
Palm Beach Gardens, FL01-1990
Skills
- Shift scheduling
- Work prioritization
- Staff training and development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Financial management
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance evaluations
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Safety procedures
- Emergency response
- Marketing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grounds
Indian River State College
02.2009 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
PGA National of America
07.1995 - 07.2008
IPM Manager and First Assistant Superintendent
Toll Brothers
09.1989 - 07.1995
License - Health And Physical Fitness
Indian River State College
Certificate - HVAC
Indian River State College
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
PGA of America
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