Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Donald Lane

Bluff Creek Golf Course
Greenwood,IN
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Results-driven Superintendent with focus in project coordination, quality assurance, and turf management. Proven ability to enhance course conditions through strategic maintenance practices and effective team management. with limited budget and staff resources.

Work History

Superintendent

2 Years 6 Months
Bluff Creek Golf Course | 02.2024 - Current
  • Oversight of daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal course conditions and player satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with management to create seasonal maintenance schedules aligned with daily tee sheet management and special event coordination.
  • Oversight of daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Developed and implemented turf management practices to enhance playability and aesthetics of greens, fairways, tee boxes, and rough.
  • Trained and mentored grounds crew on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal course conditions and player satisfaction.
  • Established effective quality control measures for consistent maintenance on turf equipment and golf carts, ensuring timely turnarounds in coordination with budget strategies.
  • Collaborated with and executed chemical spray applications, budget, chemical program efficacy and coordinated scheduling of applications and tee sheet management.
  • Coordinated and led staff meetings. Ensuring daily and weekly goals, expectations and tasks were communicated and executed.

Assistant Superintendent

1 Year 11 Months
Purgatory Golf Club | 02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with superintendent in planning and executing agronomic practices for course management.
  • Assisted in managing pesticide applications while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Trained and mentored seasonal staff on equipment operation and daily protocols.
  • Trained and mentored seasonal staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular course inspections to identify areas for improvement and maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated irrigation system assessments, optimizing water usage for sustainable landscape maintenance.

Jail Officer

2 Years 1 Month
Morgan County Sheriff's Office | 12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain security standards and prevent contraband entry.
  • Supervised inmate activities, ensuring compliance with facility regulations and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to coordinate inmate transfers and manage booking procedures.
  • Assisted in developing training programs for new staff, enhancing operational efficiency and safety awareness.
  • Monitored surveillance systems and conducted frequent patrols to ensure the safety of inmates and staff members.
  • Developed incident reports detailing occurrences within the facility, contributing to internal investigations and policy revisions.
  • Provided timely responses during emergencies, ensuring appropriate action was taken according to established procedures.
  • Completed required training courses regularly to stay current on industry best practices and maintain certifications.
  • Conducted routine patrols throughout the facility to deter potential incidents of violence or disorderly conduct among inmates.

Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer

14 Years 2 Months
United States Navy | 07.2007 - 09.2021

2008: USS New York LPD-21 (SN)

  • Humanitarian Deployment in coordination with ceremonies, public engagement, and Naval strategies.

2009-2010: USS Ashland LSD-48 (SN)

  • Persian Gulf Deployment. Conduct of operations and tasks assigned to ensure mission readiness, safety, and effectiveness.

2011-2015: VAW-77 (YN3)

  • Administration Petty Officer 3rd Class
  • Aviation Warfare Specialist (Qualification)
  • Blue Jacket of the Year (2013)
  • Junior Sailor of the Quarter (4)

2016-2018: PERSCOMM (YN2)

  • Administration Petty Officer 2nd Class
  • Coordinated and executed daily tasks set forth by unit leadership.
  • Leadership and mentoring of Junior Sailors.

2019-2021: NMCB 25 (YN2)

  • Administration Petty Officer 2nd Class
  • CREWSRV Weapons Qualification School

2007-2021: Navy Funeral Honors

  • 100+ Naval funerals conducted
  • Led, trained and coordinated services
  • Navy and Marine Core Achievement Medals (5)

Education

High School Diploma

Mooresville High School | Mooresville, IN | 05-2005

No Degree - General Studies

Indiana University, Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 05-2009

Skills

Relationship management
Project coordination
Quality assurance
Turf management
Strategic Planning and organization
Turf Management Strategy

Certification

  • Licensed Pesticide Applicator (OISC) 2025

Timeline

Superintendent

Bluff Creek Golf Course
02.2024 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Superintendent

Purgatory Golf Club
02.2022 - 01.2024Read More

Jail Officer

Morgan County Sheriff's Office
12.2019 - 01.2022Read More

Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer

United States Navy
07.2007 - 09.2021Read More

Indiana University, Bloomington

No Degree from General Studies
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Mooresville High School

High School Diploma
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Donald Lane