Benjamin Newsom
Whitefish,MT
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in landscape management and team mentorship. Skilled in decision-making and standards compliance, effectively managing operations to ensure optimal course conditions and enhance staff training initiatives for improved service delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Whitefish Lake Golf Course
Whitefish, MT
03.2026 - Current
- Managed operations to ensure course conditions met industry standards.
- Developed training programs for seasonal staff to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for landscape maintenance and horticultural techniques.
- Oversaw daily operations on job site, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently.
Groomer/snowmaker
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish, MT
11.2006 - 04.2026
- Led grooming operations to ensure high-quality pet care and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior groomers, enhancing skill development and team efficiency.
- Assisted in training new staff on grooming techniques and equipment usage.
- Operated snowmaking equipment to optimize snow coverage and quality on ski slopes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely snow production during peak seasons.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust snowmaking strategies for maximum efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on snowmaking machinery to minimize downtime and maintain performance standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather patterns, adjusting techniques as needed to maintain ideal slope conditions throughout the season.
- Increased efficiency in water supply management for effective snow production, monitoring reservoir levels, and adjusting pump flow rates as needed.
Groundskeeper
Whitefish Lake Golf Course
Whitefish
04.2004 - 11.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing maintenance schedules for golf course facilities.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure optimal course conditions and guest satisfaction.
- Supported staff training initiatives to enhance team performance and service standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of course equipment, identifying areas for improvement and repairs.
Education
No Degree - Recreation Management
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCSkills
- Field coordination
- Specification and standards compliance
- Environmental awareness
- Team oversight
- Responsible and dependable
- Decision-making
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Whitefish Lake Golf Course
03.2026 - Current
Groomer/snowmaker
Whitefish Mountain Resort
11.2006 - 04.2026
Groundskeeper
Whitefish Lake Golf Course
04.2004 - 11.2025
No Degree - Recreation Management
Appalachian State University