Brad Meshula
Canfield
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the United States Air Force Academy, excelling in emergency response and team collaboration. Proven ability in structural firefighting and decision-making under pressure, enhancing operational efficiency and safety protocols. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and implementing process improvements that significantly elevated team performance.
Highly skilled golf course management professional with proven expertise in maintaining pristine playing conditions and enhancing player experience. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and resource management to achieve optimal results. Adept at adapting to changing conditions and ensuring seamless operations. Known for leadership, agronomic knowledge, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter
United States Air Force Academy
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid response and effective firefighting services.
- Conducted fire safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, maintaining readiness for emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members during drills to enhance coordination and response strategies.
- Mentored junior firefighters, sharing knowledge on techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that increased team efficiency in emergency response scenarios.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the fire department by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.
- Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Superintendent
Reserve Run Golf Course
01.2004 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
- Supported project planning by coordinating resources and scheduling tasks effectively.
- Contributed to team meetings by providing input on operational improvements and workflow efficiency.
- Learned to utilize industry-specific tools for tracking progress and maintaining equipment records.
- Managed daily maintenance of turf conditions, ensuring optimal playing surfaces for golfers.
- Developed and implemented pest management strategies to protect golf course health and aesthetics.
- Supervised staff in equipment operation, promoting safety and efficiency during maintenance tasks.
- Conducted soil testing and analysis, adapting fertilization programs based on results for improved growth.
- Led irrigation system upgrades, enhancing water conservation and reducing operational costs effectively.
- Trained new team members on best practices in horticulture and equipment use to ensure consistent quality.
- Collaborated with management on budget planning to allocate resources efficiently across course operations.
- Evaluated course playability daily, making strategic adjustments to maintain high standards for player experience.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Implemented an integrated pest management program that maintained turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Optimized staff productivity by creating efficient work schedules and delegating tasks according to skillsets.
- Fostered a team-oriented work environment that promoted open communication, high morale, and continuous professional development among staff members.
- Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the facility.
- Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling.
- Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing safety protocols among staff members during daily operations.
- Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
- Trained new employees in proper equipment usage, maintenance techniques, and safety procedures for seamless integration into the team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on products necessary for optimal golf course maintenance.
- 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.
- Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate supplies while minimizing waste to reduce operational costs effectively.
- Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
- Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
- Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canfield High School
Canfield, OHBachelor of Science - Agronomy/Turf
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Structural firefighting strategies
- Decision-making under pressure
- Problem-solving capacity
- Leadership and supervision
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Budget management
- Staff scheduling
- Leading teams
- Controlling costs
- Soil fertility management
- Administering budgets
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Integrated pest management
- Managing projects
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Hazardous material handling
- Pest management strategies
- Environmental compliance
- Landscaping techniques
- Budget development
- Drainage system management
- Turf disease control
- Controlling insects
- Course renovation planning
- Managing plant diseases
- Course maintenance standards
- Overseeing irrigation
- Golf course design
- Turfgrass management
- Handling chemicals
- Practice green maintenance
- Water conservation practices
- Chemical applications
- Recruiting staff
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Crew leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Grounds maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Conflict resolution
- Environmental awareness
- Schedule management
- Staff training
- Waste management
- Equipment maintenance
- Pruning and hedging
- Equipment repairs
- Landscape design
- Soil preparation
Timeline
Superintendent
Reserve Run Golf Course
01.2004 - Current
Fire Fighter
United States Air Force Academy
High School Diploma -
Canfield High School
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy/Turf
Kent State University
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