Joseph Gardemeyer
Sonora,CA
Summary
Accomplished Field Manager with a proven track record at Heritage Land / Zuckerman Family Farms, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring fiscal responsibility through expert budgeting oversight and financial management. Demonstrated leadership in project coordination and crew management, achieving significant improvements in field operations. Skilled in farm equipment operation, with a focus on surpassing financial and operational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Manager / Sod Budgeting
Heritage Land / Zuckerman Family Farms
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Streamlined field operations for increased efficiency through regular process evaluations and adjustments.
- Managed budgets and resources to ensure cost-effective project delivery within specified timeframes.
- Tracked key performance indicators and enforced quality control measures.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Managed financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Sports Turf Supervisor
Delta Bluegrass Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Design, build, renovate sports fields, high school sports complexes, city parks, and stadium projects(such as Pac Bell Park-San Francisco Giants)
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain efficiency and organize workflow.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with industry specifications.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
San Luis Obispo Country Club
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Maintained optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.
- Supported successful golf tournaments by preparing the course for optimal playing conditions during events.
- Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules, and meeting facility needs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as mowers, fountains, and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
- Improved overall course aesthetics with careful pruning, shaping, and removal of trees and shrubs as needed.
Landscape Worker
Terra Nova Landscape & Irrigation
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Prepared planting beds for new installations with proper soil preparation techniques including tilling, amending soil composition if needed, grading surfaces level before planting began.
- Installed sod, seeded lawns, or hydro-seeded areas for new turf establishment or lawn repair purposes.
- Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ornamental Horticulture, Minor in Crop Science
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2006
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
Sacramento, CA06.2001
Skills
- Budgeting Oversight, Implementation
- Financial Management
- Project Coordination
- Field Operations
- Crew Management
- Inventory Management
- Farm equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Field Manager / Sod Budgeting
Heritage Land / Zuckerman Family Farms
01.2009 - 01.2021
Sports Turf Supervisor
Delta Bluegrass Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
Golf Course Groundskeeper
San Luis Obispo Country Club
01.2005 - 01.2007
Landscape Worker
Terra Nova Landscape & Irrigation
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Ornamental Horticulture, Minor in Crop Science
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
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