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Blake Butler

Daytona Beach,Florida

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at BrightView, skilled in turf management and project execution. Enhanced course aesthetics and playability through strategic renovations and effective staff supervision. Fostered strong relationships with team members and club members, ensuring high-quality maintenance and environmental compliance while streamlining operations for improved efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

BrightView
09.2014 - 01.2025
  • Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
  • Streamlined equipment repair procedures, minimizing downtime due to mechanical issues.
  • Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
  • Consistently met or exceeded environmental regulations by employing sustainable maintenance practices throughout the facility.
  • Enhanced course aesthetics with timely and precise mowing, edging, and trimming practices.
  • Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
  • Managed inventory control processes effectively, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily tasks.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of supplies and materials needed for course maintenance tasks.
  • Increased staff efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and task delegation methods, boosting overall productivity.
  • Monitored weather forecasts closely to adjust daily maintenance schedules as needed, maximizing productivity while safeguarding turf health.
  • Implemented strategic drainage solutions to reduce standing water on fairways and greens after heavy rain events.
  • Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
  • Conducted regular safety training sessions for staff members, fostering a safe working environment.
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
  • Improved turf quality by implementing effective pest and disease management programs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Terry High School
Terry, MS
05-2013

Skills

  • Turf management
  • Irrigation systems
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Project management
  • Pest control
  • Staff supervision
  • Vendor coordination
  • Inventory management
  • Safety training
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Scheduling tasks
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Maintenance planning
  • Water management
  • Soil fertility
  • Scheduling
  • Chemical application
  • Drainage solutions
  • Landscaping design
  • Environmental compliance
  • Horticulture
  • Golf course etiquette
  • Leading teams
  • Controlling costs
  • Soil fertility management
  • Integrated pest management
  • Troubleshooting equipment
  • Irrigation system maintenance
  • Managing projects
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Pest management strategies
  • Drainage system management
  • Handling chemicals
  • Managing plant diseases
  • Overseeing irrigation
  • Controlling insects
  • Water conservation practices
  • Recruiting staff
  • Worksite safety
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

BrightView
09.2014 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Terry High School
Blake Butler