Joshua Freese
Jensen Beach,FL
Summary
Hands-on career position in Golf Course Management, responsibilities would include: Management of a multi-course facility. Maintenance of existing high-quality resort, public or private course(s) and landscaping. Rehabilitation of improperly maintained golf course. Positions will utilize my knowledge of Turf grass Management, Landscape and Grounds Management, Horticulture. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 23 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Course/Landscape Superintendent
Club Med Sandpiper Bay - Florida
01.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations of 18-hole championship course and Club Med leisure academies
- Successfully supervised a 15-man work crew in all aspects of golf course maintenance
- Development of work crew schedule and assign work duties to efficiently manage crew with complete supervision approach
- Greatly improved turf conditions with proper maintenance and irrigation
- Supervised all aspects of Fertilization and IPM programs
- Maintain resort quality landscaping including Zen garden, estuaries, and tend to exotic plant and garden upkeep.
Owner/CEO
Bulldog Land Management
04.2013 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a land clearing company focusing on the removal of invasive tree species
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment
- Supervised all aspects of Fertilization and IPM programs.
Golf Course Superintendent
Madison Green Golf Club
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed daily operations of 18-hole championship course
- Successfully supervised an 8-man crew in all aspects of golf course maintenance
- Greatly improved course conditions within the first year
- Thus, increasing member and guest satisfaction
- Supervised all aspects of Fertilization and IPM programs.
Asst. Golf Course Superintendent
Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Manage daily operations of 1 of 3 private 18-hole championship courses
- Supervise crew of 15 in all areas of golf course maintenance
- Proficient application of reclaimed water management using the Rain-Bird/Cirrus system
- Supervise all aspects of Fertilization and Integrated Pest Management programs.
Golf Course Superintendent
Magnolia Plantation Golf Club
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Supervised all aspects of construction and grow-in
- Resort quality golf course condition with a five-man crew and modest budget
- Completed all capital improvements in-house, while not affecting conditions
- Proficient in Water Management (Toro Osmac System)
- Promptly addressed all membership needs in regard to golf course conditions.
Asst. Golf Course Superintendent
St. Andrews Country Club
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Managed the daily operations of the 36-hole facility, as well as clubhouse grounds, common areas and the tennis facility to the highest standards demanded by the private membership
- Supervised a crew of 40 men and women
- Scheduled and supervised all aspects of the fertilization programs, spray programs (IPM), as well as all cultural practices (i.e
- Verticutting, aerifying and top dressing)
- Proficient in Water Management (Rain Bird Cirrus, computerized electric and hydraulic systems)
- Participated in the renovation and grow-in of the East course and driving range/practice facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Landscape and Grounds Management - undefined
05.2001
- Turf grass Management
- Horticulture
- GPA: 3.0/4.0 (majors/minors)
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06.1997
Satisfied undergraduate core curriculum while working full-time as a university employee.
Skills
- Experience as Head Superintendent (8 years)
- Multi-course experience
- Grew in Tif-Eagle greens using No-Till methodology
- All Greens managed to date are ultra-dwarf
- Dealt with local water restrictions currently in place
- Strong communication and excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking crew
Affiliations
- Florida Native Plant Society
- Past Member GCSAA and PBGCSA
- Member, The University of Georgia Alumni Association
- GCSAA
- The University of Georgia Landscape Club
- University of Georgia Turf Grass Club
- University of Georgia Horticulture Club
Timeline
Golf Course/Landscape Superintendent - Club Med Sandpiper Bay - Florida
01.2018 - Current
Owner/CEO - Bulldog Land Management
04.2013 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent - Madison Green Golf Club
10.2011 - 04.2013
Asst. Golf Course Superintendent - Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club
06.2009 - 10.2011
Golf Course Superintendent - Magnolia Plantation Golf Club
05.2005 - 08.2006
Asst. Golf Course Superintendent - St. Andrews Country Club
09.2001 - 07.2003
The University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Landscape and Grounds Management,
The University of Pittsburgh - ,
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