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Brian Adams

Springdale,OH

Summary

Golf Course Superintendent adept at overseeing all property areas, including the clubhouse, course and out buildings. Offering 20+ years of progressive experience. Strong attention to detail and good planning skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Golf Course Superintendent

Glenview Golf Course
Cincinnati, OH
03.2015 - Current
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Taught landscaping crew members proper techniques for new plantings and ongoing maintenance.
  • Delegated daily landscaping tasks for installations, repairs and regular maintenance.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Maintained safety and security of hazardous chemicals.
  • Managed winterizing courses, tree and stump removal and landscaping shrubbery.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, edging and other landscaping duties at 278-acre golf course.
  • Researched new technologies related to turfgrass management and incorporated best practices into daily operations.
  • Ensured all areas of the facility were properly maintained including clubhouse grounds, parking lots and walkways.
  • Developed long-term plans for improving overall condition of the golf course including drainage improvements, bunkers restorations and turf renovation projects.
  • Provided guidance to agronomy staff regarding cultural practices that enhance playability on the golf course.
  • Maintained records of chemical applications, weather data and other pertinent information related to course operations.
  • Assessed existing course conditions and developed strategies to improve playability.
  • Designed irrigation systems to meet the needs of turf while conserving water resources.
  • Managed staff of groundskeepers responsible for mowing, watering, aerifying, topdressing, overseeding and fertilizing golf course.
  • Analyzed soil samples and determined appropriate fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide applications.
  • Developed and implemented turfgrass management programs to ensure optimal playing conditions.

Baseball Grounds Crew Member

Cincinnati Reds Organization
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2023 - Current
  • Edging baselines and outfield/warning track border. Chalking third base and first base foul lines. Dragging Indield mix before and after game. Adding and incorporating new turface. Packing mound and home plate circle after game. Raking clumps out of turface after game. Painting outfield foul lines and coaching boxes. Chalking batter box and catcher's box. Worked the 3rd and 6th inning drag. Assembled all batting practice equipment including nets, "turtle", mats, etc. Rolled out home plate, pitching mound, and infield tarps during rain delays. Cleaning of mound and home plate. Watering of infield mix before and after games. Use of cocoa mat on baselines.

Assistant Superintendent

Walden Ponds Golf Course
Hamilton, Ohio
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Organized and implemented daily golf course maintenance operations.
  • Maintained and monitored chemical applications on the golf course.
  • Developed strategies for improving overall turf health and appearance.
  • Prepared detailed reports regarding current turf conditions, treatments, and progress over time.
  • Ensured compliance with local safety regulations when operating machinery or applying chemicals.
  • Communicated regularly with members of other departments such as landscaping or club house staff.
  • Provided guidance to workers on proper techniques for mowing greens, tees, fairways, bunkers.
  • Assisted in developing long-term plans for maintaining optimal playing conditions year round.
  • Worked closely with head greenkeeper to ensure efficiency in daily operations.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to turf management practices and industry trends.
  • Maintained safety and security of hazardous chemicals.
  • Managed winterizing courses, tree and stump removal and landscaping shrubbery.
  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring and training of course maintenance team members.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

General Electric Employees Golf Club
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.1999 - 02.2013
  • General grounds keeping including mowing, edging bunkers, mulching, pruning, changing cups, etc. Seeding, sodding, and growing in tees, greens, and extensions on fairways. Extensive irrigation experience including programming, installation, repairs, and winterization. Hand watering and wilt watching in the stress time of the year.

Baseball Grounds Crew Member

Florence Freedom Minor League Baseball
Florence, KY
05.2007 - 09.2009
  • Edging baselines and outfield/warning track border. Chalking third base and first base foul lines. Dragging Indield mix before and after game. Adding and incorporating new turface. Packing mound and home plate circle after game. Raking clumps out of turface after game. Painting outfield foul lines and coaching boxes. Chalking batter box and catcher's box. Worked the 5th inning drag. Assembled all batting practice equipment including nets, "turtle", mats, etc. Rolled out home plate, pitching mound, and infield tarps during rain delays. Cleaning of mound and home plate. Watering of infield mix before and after games. Use of cocoa mat on baselines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Turf Management

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05.2002

Skills

  • Managing Projects
  • Managing Plant Diseases
  • Controlling Insects
  • Leading Teams
  • Handling Chemicals
  • Recruiting Staff
  • Project Scheduling
  • Landscape Project Management
  • Crew Leadership
  • Fertilizer Safety
  • Landscaping
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Worksite Safety
  • Landscape Design
  • Seeding

Certification

  • Ohio Commercial Applicator's Pesticide License

Affiliations

  • I enjoy spending time with my family
  • I like to do various athletic activities including running, basketball, and bowling.

Timeline

Baseball Grounds Crew Member

Cincinnati Reds Organization
03.2023 - Current

Golf Course Superintendent

Glenview Golf Course
03.2015 - Current

Assistant Superintendent

Walden Ponds Golf Course
03.2013 - 02.2015

Baseball Grounds Crew Member

Florence Freedom Minor League Baseball
05.2007 - 09.2009

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

General Electric Employees Golf Club
06.1999 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Turf Management

Morehead State University

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