James Simonian
Brewster,New York
Summary
Seasoned Golf Course Superintendent with a proven track record at Morefar Golf Club, enhancing playability and turfgrass health through expert soil fertility management and strategic budget development. Demonstrates leadership in mentoring teams and implementing innovative golf course design, showcasing both hard and soft skills. Achieved significant improvements in course conditions and operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Morefar Golf Club
Brewster, New York
04.2004 - Current
- Maintained records of chemical applications, weather data and other pertinent information related to course operations.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Developed and implemented turfgrass management programs to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Assessed existing course conditions and developed strategies to improve playability.
- Monitored budget expenditures to ensure compliance with departmental goals.
- Provided guidance to agronomy staff regarding cultural practices that enhance playability on the golf course.
- Managed staff of groundskeepers responsible for mowing, watering, aerifying, topdressing, overseeding and fertilizing golf course.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
St. Andrews Golf Club
Hastings-On-Hudson, NY
04.2003 - 01.2004
- Supervised day-to-day operations of laborers.
- Chemical applications and record keeping
- Irrigation and drainage repairs
Intern
National Golf Links
Southampton, NY
05.2002 - 11.2002
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Learned under the tutelage of Karl Olsen.
- Performed al maintenance objectives as well as clipping analysis for tenure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Golf Course Management And Operations
Delhi College
Delhi, NY05-2002
Associate of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Delhi College
Delhi, NY05-2001
Skills
- Soil fertility management
- Budget development
- Golf course design
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Administering budgets
- Pest management strategies
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors at Delhi College
Certification
- Class B Superintendent GCSAA
- Class B MetGcsaa
- Member NYSTA
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Morefar Golf Club
04.2004 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
St. Andrews Golf Club
04.2003 - 01.2004
Intern
National Golf Links
05.2002 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Golf Course Management And Operations
Delhi College
Associate of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Delhi College
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