Charles Main
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Skilled Grounds Manager with strong background in landscape management and maintenance. Experience spans across public parks, commercial properties, and educational institutions with emphasis on sustainable practices. Strengths include team leadership, project planning, and budgeting. Have demonstrated success in enhancing aesthetics of green spaces while adhering to environmental regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hotel Grounds Manager
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Bedford, Pa
12.2020 - Current
- Supervised landscaping teams to maintain hotel grounds and gardens.
- Coordinated seasonal planting and maintenance schedules for outdoor spaces.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure optimal water usage across properties.
- Trained staff on equipment operation and safety procedures for grounds maintenance.
- Collaborated with event planners to prepare outdoor venues for guest functions.
- Managed inventory of landscaping supplies and equipment for operational efficiency.
- Implemented strategies for controlling weeds, pests or disease outbreaks in order to preserve plant health.
- Managed budgets for grounds-related activities and tracked costs associated with projects.
- Monitored the condition of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation on the grounds.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Trained and instructed new crew members to teach proper use of landscape equipment, maintenance practices and safety procedures.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Bedford, Pennsylvania
11.2012 - 12.2020
- Supervised staff of 15 individuals to ensure quality golf course conditions.
- Coordinated daily maintenance schedules for equipment and staff.
- Assisted in maintaining golf course turf health and aesthetics.
- Developed strategies for improving overall turf health and appearance.
- Supported pesticide and fertilizer applications according to safety guidelines.
- Monitored irrigation systems for optimal water distribution and efficiency.
- Trained new staff on essential maintenance practices and safety protocols.
- Evaluated soil samples from various areas of the golf course in order to determine nutrient levels.
- Assisted in developing long-term plans for maintaining optimal playing conditions year round.
- Monitored weather patterns in order to adjust irrigation schedules accordingly.
- Diagnosed issues with equipment and directed repairs.
- Managed winterizing courses, tree and stump removal and landscaping shrubbery.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to turf management practices and industry trends.
- Researched new products, services, and technologies related to turf management.
Education
Certificate - Professional Golf Course Maintenance
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 09.2009 - 11.2010
Fort Hill High School
Cumberland, MDSkills
- Turf management
- Landscape design
- Irrigation systems
- Pest control
- Project coordination
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Vendor relations
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Drainage solutions
- Outdoor lighting
- Grounds maintenance
- Seasonal maintenance
- Soil management
- Landscape planning
- Sports field maintenance
- Plant identification
- Water management
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Good judgment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Written communication
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Manager of the quarter 2016
- Manager of the quarter 2021
- Manager of the quarter 2024
Affiliations
- Fort Hill Varsity football coach. 11 seasons. Coach Defensive line. 9 State Championships.
- Coached 4 Times-News Defensive players of the year
Certification
- State commercial pesticide license
Timeline
Hotel Grounds Manager
Omni Hotels & Resorts
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Omni Hotels & Resorts
11.2012 - 12.2020
Certificate - Professional Golf Course Maintenance
Rutgers University
09.2009 - 11.2010
Fort Hill High School