Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Jeff Perry

Mesa

Summary

Dynamic Superintendent with a proven track record at Sun Lakes Country Club, excelling in cost-effective supply sourcing and effective leadership. Achieved significant safety improvements and enhanced team collaboration, while managing comprehensive budgets and project timelines. Skilled in irrigation system maintenance, ensuring optimal course conditions and operational efficiency.

Experienced with turf care management, irrigation systems, and staff supervision. Utilizes strategic planning for optimal course conditions and enhancing player experience. Track record of maintaining high-quality landscapes and efficient resource management.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Superintendent

Sun Lakes Country Club
10.2023 - Current
  • Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
  • Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings and stronger relationships with suppliers.
  • Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules to ensure timely project completion within allocated resources.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.

Assistant Greenskeeper

Western Skies Golf Club
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Planted flowers, shrubs, trees, landscaping and sod.
  • Mowed greens, tees, fairways and rough.

Fire Captain

City Of Scottsdale Fire Department
07.2005 - 10.2021
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Directed work of 4 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
  • Spent several years in training department, with focus on both recruit training and regional ladder truck operations. Ladder training was a collaborative effort with multiple cities.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental training exercises that fostered teamwork between firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers on scene management techniques.

Captain/Firefighter

Rural Metro Corp.
05.1983 - 07.2005
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • SWAT Team medic.
  • Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.

Education

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology

Phoenix College
Phoenix

Fire Science

Mesa Community College
Mesa

Skills

  • Cost-effective supply sourcing
  • Staff Performance Evaluation
  • Effective leadership
  • Facilitating team collaboration
  • Irrigation system maintenance
  • Course renovation planning
  • Controlling costs
  • Administering budgets
  • Managing projects

Certification

- OSHA 30 certification

- OSHA cranes and rigging

- OSHA lockout/tagout

- OSHA confined space

- OSHA personal protective equipment (construction)

- NFPA confined space rescue

- NFPA 1500 blood born pathogen

- NFPA 1500 respiratory protection

- NFPA 1500 PPE

- CPR/AED certification

- Basic First Aid certification

Awards

- Medal of Honor from Rural Metro Fire Dept : Jan 1989

- Medal of Valor from Rural Metro Fire Dept:  May 1994

- Firefighter of the year from Rural Metro Fire Dept: Dec 1995

- Medal of Valor from Scottsdale Fire Dept: March 2009

- Distinguished Service Cross from Scottsdale Fire Dept:  May 2019

- Fire Officer of the Year from Scottsdale Fire Dept: Jan 2021

Timeline

Superintendent

Sun Lakes Country Club
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Greenskeeper

Western Skies Golf Club
10.2021 - 10.2023

Fire Captain

City Of Scottsdale Fire Department
07.2005 - 10.2021

Captain/Firefighter

Rural Metro Corp.
05.1983 - 07.2005

No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology

Phoenix College

Fire Science

Mesa Community College