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GeneralManager

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.
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
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
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.
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
DOUGLAS ESTES