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James Beard

College Station

Summary

Successful equipment manager with 35 plus years in the golf course industry. Experience in maintenance and operation of Toro, John Deere and Jacobsen equipment. Able to lead crews on course duties.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1983
1983
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Equipment Manager

Miramont Country Club
Bryan
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained and serviced golf course equipment for optimal performance.
  • Operated maintenance tools to ensure proper equipment functionality.
  • Monitored inventory levels for repair parts and supplies.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify maintenance needs promptly.
  • Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for equipment care.
  • Maintained accurate records of equipment inventory, repair and maintenance costs.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding their needs related to equipment availability or performance issues.
  • Ordered parts needed for repairs or preventive maintenance activities as required.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues with malfunctioning equipment and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Managed budgets for capital purchases and ensured cost-effectiveness in purchasing decisions.

Branch Manager

Professional Turf Products
Belton
10.2018 - 10.2024

Oversaw day to day operations of equipment refurbishment for PTP and Invited owned Toro products.

Trained and supervised technicians on Toro golf equipment.

  • Coordinated logistics and supply chain processes for timely product delivery.

Generated quotes for each piece of reburbed equipment.

Equipment Manager

Seminole Golf Club
Juno Beach
10.1993 - 03.2018
  • Maintained and serviced golf course equipment for optimal performance.
  • Operated maintenance tools to ensure proper equipment functionality.
  • Monitored inventory levels for repair parts and supplies.
  • Maintained reverse osmosis equipment.
  • Helped with all golf course renovation projects.
  • Maintained generators and pumping equipment.

Education

John I Leonard High-school
Lake Worth, FL

Certificate - Small Engine Repair

South Tech Education Center
Lake Worth, FL
01.1982 - 06.1982

Online Courses For Toro And Yanmar Equipment

Toro U

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Parts ordering
  • Inventory management
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Reel grinding
  • Welding
  • Excel
  • Operation of all golf course equipment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Equipment Manager

Miramont Country Club
11.2024 - Current

Branch Manager

Professional Turf Products
10.2018 - 10.2024

Equipment Manager

Seminole Golf Club
10.1993 - 03.2018

Certificate - Small Engine Repair

South Tech Education Center
01.1982 - 06.1982

John I Leonard High-school

Online Courses For Toro And Yanmar Equipment

Toro U
James Beard