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John Knight

High Point,NC

Summary

Results-driven Athletic turf Specialist with success managing all areas of playing surfaces property. Knowledgeable about turf management, grounds and special facilities. Bringing 25 years of turf management experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Athletic Turf Specialist

Town Of Kernersville
Kernersville, North Carolina
08.2017 - Current
  • Utilized turf/cultural maintenance practices for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
  • Irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, and other related topics.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
  • Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.

Golf Course Supervisor

City Of High Point
High Point, NC
04.2006 - 08.2017
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, and grounds design.
  • Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge, NC

Associate of Applied Science - Turf Management

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
05.2014

Skills

  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Pesticide Application
  • Chemical Mixing
  • Soil Sampling
  • Plant Biology
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Ground Instruction
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • Growth Planning
  • Project Scheduling
  • Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning

Certification

Landscape Design

Landscape Maintenance

Sports Turf Management

NC Pesticide License


Timeline

Athletic Turf Specialist

Town Of Kernersville
08.2017 - Current

Golf Course Supervisor

City Of High Point
04.2006 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge Military Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Turf Management

Guilford Technical Community College

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