Ian Menzie
Olathe ,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Assistant Superintendent at Greatlife Golf & Fitness, excelling in policy implementation and safety oversight. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring staff, while ensuring quality assurance and effective schedule management. Committed to fostering a productive environment through adaptive thinking and strong decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Greatlife Golf & Fitness / Falcon Ridge
Lenexa, KS
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily operational activities to enhance member experience and facility efficiency.
- Developed and maintained schedules for team members, ensuring optimal coverage and productivity.
- Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate timely project execution and information sharing.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to ensure safety standards and minimize downtime.
- Analyzed member feedback to identify areas for improvement in services offered at the facility.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations.
- Mentored junior colleagues in leadership roles, enabling them to take on more responsibility within the organization successfully over time as they developed professionally under guidance from experienced leaders like myself at each stage of their careers.
- Instructed personnel on use and maintenance of equipment and immediately notified supervisor of needed repairs.
- Coached junior staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in golf course maintenance practices.
Laborer
Wolf Creek Golf Club
Olathe, KS
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Enhanced project timelines by collaborating effectively with team members on various tasks.
Irrigation Technician
Orion Management Solutions / Swope Memorial Golf Course
Kansas City, MO
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for optimal water distribution.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify leaks and inefficiencies in systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting system malfunctions and implementing repairs.
- Monitored soil moisture levels to adjust
- irrigation schedules effectively.
- Replacing, diagnosing, and fixing Toro and Rainbird sprinkler heads and greens loops.
- Prioritized and corrected irrigation breaks to quickly restore service.
Laborer
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
Garden City, KS
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas to promote safety.
- Operated hand tools and machinery under supervision to complete assigned tasks.
- Followed safety protocols diligently to minimize workplace hazards.
- Supported team members in loading and unloading materials efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks and responsibilities as directed by supervisors.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
Education
Golf Course Management Certification -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OHSkills
- Policy implementation
- Safety oversight
- Field coordination
- Quality assurance
- Schedule management
- Labor management
- Adaptive thinking
- Environmental awareness
- Responsible and dependable
- Decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Kansas Pesticide License with 3B Turf Pest Control.
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Greatlife Golf & Fitness / Falcon Ridge
05.2024 - Current
Laborer
Wolf Creek Golf Club
10.2023 - 05.2024
Irrigation Technician
Orion Management Solutions / Swope Memorial Golf Course
06.2021 - 10.2023
Laborer
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
05.2019 - 09.2019
Golf Course Management Certification -
The Ohio State University