David A. Purvis II
386 LA-609 Delhi,LA
Summary
Husband and loving father of a little girl trying to better provide for a growing family. Dedicated groundskeeper and general laborer with extensive experience from both the LSU Agriculture Center and Black Bear Golf Course, excelling in irrigation management, apicultural observations, and equipment operations. Proven ability to enhance grounds quality, maintain apicultural standards, adapt to changing environments, and customer satisfaction through effective communication, compliance, and teamwork. Committed to following safety regulations, continuous learning. Thus ensuring operational efficiency and high standards in grounds maintenance, communications, and machine operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Crew Member
Black Bear Golf Course (Duane M. 318-334-4616)
Delhi, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Performed daily maintenance of golf course grounds, including mowing, weeding, watering and fertilizing.
- Repaired irrigation systems and monitored water usage to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Developed plans for special events held at the facility that required specific turf care needs.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding the status of their rounds at the facility.
- Participated in regular training sessions on topics such as safety, customer service and equipment operation.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving overall efficiency in day-to-day operations at the facility.
- Inspected golf course for damage from pests or disease and treated accordingly.
- Provided support to other departments in landscaping projects around the facility.
- Engaged with customers who had questions about rules or etiquette while playing a round at the facility.
- Assisted in the construction of new features such as bunkers and tee boxes.
- Operated equipment such as tractors, mowers and utility vehicles to perform various tasks on the golf course grounds.
- Ensured proper safety protocols were followed when operating machinery or performing manual labor.
- Maintained golf course greens and fairways by aerifying, verticutting and topdressing.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues arising during shifts related to maintenance or operations.
- Set up courses each day by changing cups, putting out flags and emptying trash.
- Maintained both two-cycle and four-cycle equipment used in regular greenskeeping.
- Managed nearby features such as bunkers with raking and regular care.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed irrigation systems, including scheduling, repairs, and adjustments for optimal water usage.
Student Worker/General Laborer
LSU Ag Center (Karla E. 318-334-4017)
Winnsboro, LA
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Harvested crops according to established standards and procedures.
- Repaired fences, gates, buildings and other structures on the property as needed.
- Inspected harvested produce for quality assurance purposes before packing and shipping.
- Followed all applicable health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Applied pesticides or herbicides to control weeds and pests according to safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of fields for crop production by tilling, plowing and harrowing soil.
- Worked cooperatively with colleagues in a team environment.
- Monitored crops to identify pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining inventories or ordering supplies.
- Weeded out unwanted plants from cultivated areas.
- Selected and saved seeds for next planting season ensuring genetic diversity.
- Assisted in developing and implementing irrigation systems to optimize water use.
- Performed manual labor tasks including weeding, thinning, and pruning crops.
- Gathered samples of pests/bugs for studies.
Education
Franklin Parish High School
Winnsboro, LA05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LASkills
- Irrigation management
- Equipment maintenance
- Pest control
- Customer service
- Landscaping support
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Machinery operation
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Equipment Repair
- Maintaining equipment
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule
- Using hand tools
- Landscaping
- Drainage solutions
- Fertilizer application
- Irrigation and aeration
- Grounds maintenance
- Repairs and maintenance
- Safety training
- Equipment operation
- Adaptability
- Continuous learning
- Calendar management
- Groundskeeping operations
- Inventory management
- Plant identification
- Labor management
Timeline
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Crew Member
Black Bear Golf Course (Duane M. 318-334-4616)
10.2023 - Current
Student Worker/General Laborer
LSU Ag Center (Karla E. 318-334-4017)
05.2020 - 08.2023
Franklin Parish High School
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
Louisiana Delta Community College
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