DOUGLAS ESTES
Bartlett,Tennessee (TN)
Summary
Seasoned General Manager with a proven track record of enhancing operations and doubling sales over 7 years at Winstead Turf Farms. Excelled in communication, leadership, and strategic sales initiatives, significantly expanding territory across 5 states. I feel my experience would fit perfectly with your needs and growth objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
WINSTEAD TURF FARMS, INC.
Arlington, TN
08.2014 - Current
- Oversee a team of 26+ employees across 5 farm locations over 150 square miles
- Manage and review daily orders using Turf Logistics Software, generating sales reports and monitoring inventory
- Handle day-to-day operations including logistics, harvesting, mowing, irrigation, and chemical/fertilizer applications
- Serve as the primary contact for sales and quality control issues
- Collaborate with mechanics on repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment
- Review monthly P&L numbers to manage sales and expenses
- Expanded our inventory by planting an additional 1,000 acres over the past 5 years as part of our farm expansion
- Our territory grew to cover over 5 states through sales and networking, all while improving our quality to be a desired choice for natural turfgrass sales in our area
- Spearheaded the nationwide launch of the 'Matrix' sports turf system from Australia which continues to expand and grow as we sign on additional growers
- Transitioned staff by incorporating H2A employees over the past 4 years
- Achieved a 100% increase in sales over the past 7 years
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
GERMANTOWN COUNTRY CLUB
Germantown, TN
10.2008 - 09.2014
- Maintained high end quality country club facility.
- Hosted numerous USGA events.
- Over saw renovation of all 19 greens to TifEagle Bermudagrass.
- Managed a crew of 15 employees
- Implemented budget system and preventative program for new fleet of equipment
- Maintained all grounds including maintenance at clubhouse and swimming pool.
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB
Cordova, TN
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Over saw 36 holes of high end country club golf requirements.
- Managed 50 employees over both courses and clubhouse grounds.
- Over saw renovation project of Par 3 tee complexes.
- Hosted numerous USGA sanctioned events.
- Managed at high level 40 bentgrass greens in the transition zone.
- Implented a native grass project throughout the 400 acre property.
- Improved lake banks by establishing a erosion program to include stabilization of original design.
REGIONAL GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
LINKS CORP.
Nashville, TN
02.2000 - 02.2005
- Over saw 2 separate 18 hole facilities across the city.
- Improved quality of turf and playability at each site.
- Won individual awards within the Corporation.
- Assisted in Hurricane relief with our crew to sister clubs within our Corporation.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - TURFGRASS AND HORTICULUTRE
WALTERS STATE UNIVERSITY
08.1995
Skills
- Communication and Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving and Adjusting
- Sales and Professionalism
Associations
- GCSAA
- TTA
- SFMA
- TPI
- MID SOUTH TURF COUNCIL (PRESIDENT)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
WINSTEAD TURF FARMS, INC.
08.2014 - Current
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
GERMANTOWN COUNTRY CLUB
10.2008 - 09.2014
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB
02.2005 - 10.2008
REGIONAL GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
LINKS CORP.
02.2000 - 02.2005
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - TURFGRASS AND HORTICULUTRE
WALTERS STATE UNIVERSITY
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