Cooper Prada
Arvada,CO
Summary
Worked in the industry for 3 years. Currently Enrolled in Penn State University obtaining a bachelors degree in Turf Management. Working towards achieving a Certified Assistant-Superintendent through GCSAA. Ability to obtain a pesticide license.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant-In-Training
The Club at Rolling Hills
Golden , Colorado
2021.11 - Current
AIT - The Club at Rolling Hills Employer: Superintendent Aaron Fankhouser(303-810-7540) 1st Assistant Superintendent Jeff Muller (303-507-3512)
- Thoroughly trained seasonal workers on day-to-day course operations.
- Participated in meetings with the Golf Superintendent and the 1st Assistant Superintendent
- Achieved set timelines for projects
- Contributed to organizing jobs in the morning for the staff
- Compiled data ex. Clipping yields, moisture %'s, Soil Temp, Stimpmeter
- Communicating with Clubhouse staff on frost delays as well as course conditions
- Performed irrigation installment and repairs on PVC piping. (Rainbird)
- Participated in day-to-day operations, mowing, raking bunkers, handwatering, etc...
123rd US Amateur
Cherry Hills Country Club
Denver , CO
2023.08 - 2024.08
- Performed day-to-day operations in order to prep the course for play
BMW Championship 2024
Castle Pines Country Club
Highlands Ranch , CO
2023.08 - 2024.08
- Will be volunteering in this tournament in August of 2024
The Ascendant by Blue 2023
TPC Colorado
Berthoud , CO
2023.07 - 2024.07
- Helped maintain Moisture on greens and approaches
- Performed gold maintenance operations, mow tees.
The Ascendant by Blue 2024
TPC Colorado
Berthoud , CO
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Will be volunteering in this tournament in July of 2024
KMPG Championship 2024
Sahalee Country Club
Sammamish , WA
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Will be volunteering in this tournament in June of 2024
Maintanence Worker
TPC Colorado
Berthoud , Colorado
2022.11 - 2024.01
Maintanence Worker - TPC Colorado : Superintendent Kevin Malloy (612-578-6894)
- Participated in Tournament prep work for the Korn Ferry Event (The Ascendant by Blue @ TPC Colorado
- Participated in Chemical Applications
- Participated in meetings with the Superintendent to discuss course conditions
- Achieved timelines for projects
- Performed irrigation installment and repairs on HDPE (Electrofusing, Butt Fusion) (TORO)
- Participated in day-to-day operations, mowing, raking bunkers, handwatering, etc...
Education
Bachelor of Science - Turf Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA2025-05
Skills
- Turfgrass Management
- Fertilization and Pesticide Application
- Golf Course Drainage
- Utilizing Irrigation Systems (TORO & Rainbird)
- Golf Course Maintenance
- Implemented safety protocols
- Tree & Chainsaw skills
- Time Management
- Job Prioritization
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Effective communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Highly Dependable
- Team player
- Able to manage a group of workers to reach an objective timely
- Continuous desire to learn
- Open to new ideas
References
TPC Colorado, CGCS Kevin Malloy, 612-578-6894
The Club at Rolling Hills Superintendent Aaron Fankhauser, 303-810-7540
The Club at Rolling Hills 1st Assistant Superintendent Jeff Muller, 303-507-3512
Timeline
123rd US Amateur
Cherry Hills Country Club
2023.08 - 2024.08
BMW Championship 2024
Castle Pines Country Club
2023.08 - 2024.08
The Ascendant by Blue 2023
TPC Colorado
2023.07 - 2024.07
The Ascendant by Blue 2024
TPC Colorado
2023.06 - 2024.06
KMPG Championship 2024
Sahalee Country Club
2023.06 - 2024.06
Maintanence Worker
TPC Colorado
2022.11 - 2024.01
Assistant-In-Training
The Club at Rolling Hills
2021.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Turf Management
Pennsylvania State University
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