Justin Kosmicki
Kearney,NE
Summary
Accomplished golf course superintendent with over 10 years experience in all aspects of golf course operation and maintenance. Motivated leader with strong communication and organization skills. Areas of expertise include, turf management, disease recognition and control, course play-ability. Seasoned in operation, maintenance and calibration of all equipment related to maintaining a golf course. Excellent customer relation skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Pawnee hills golf course
Fullerton, NE
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the development of golf course maintenance plans and schedules.
- Organized and managed daily tasks for a team of greenskeepers.
- Monitored turf health, soil fertility, irrigation systems, and drainage to ensure optimum playing conditions.
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Hebron Country Club
Hebron, NE
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the development of golf course maintenance plans and schedules.
- Organized and managed daily tasks for a team of greenskeepers.
- Monitored turf health, soil fertility, irrigation systems, and drainage to ensure optimum playing conditions.
Owner/Superintendent
Prairie Hills Golf Course
Pleasanton, NE
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Owner operator of a 18 hole golf course
- Involved in all aspects of golf course management and operation
- Hired and managed employees for both course maintenance as well as clubhouse workers
- Main focus was course health and play-ability with a great deal of time and detail on greens
- Seasoned in all areas of disease and fungal recognition and treatment within all grass varieties
- Efficient in operation of all equipment required to treat, groom and maintain a golf course
- Organized and scheduled 4 weekly golf leagues
- Duties also included recruitment and scheduling of various corporate golf events
- Scheduled many golf tournaments on a yearly basis.
Assistant Professional
Woodland Hills Golf Course
Eagle, NE
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed and trained staff to operate the on site Pro Shop
- Organized and operated 4 weekly golf leagues to include scheduling, scoring and resolving any disputes with members of the leagues
- Organized various tournaments and events throughout the year
- This included planning, scheduling and scoring the events
- Recruited corporations to host events at our facility
- Vast amount of customer service that comes with working with a large volume of members and walk in golfers.
Assistant Superintendent
The Links Golf Course
Lincoln, NE
03.2011 - 03.2012
- I was assistant to the superintendent and my primary responsibilities was greens maintenance
- This included daily mowing and grooming
- Also applied chemicals as needed to prevent or eliminate fungal growth or disease
- Other duties as assigned.
- Developed and implemented turfgrass management programs to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Analyzed soil samples and determined appropriate fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide and fungicide applications.
- Managed staff of groundskeepers responsible for mowing, watering, aerifying, topdressing, overseeding and fertilizing golf course.
- Designed irrigation systems to meet the needs of turf while conserving water resources.
- Inspected equipment and directed maintenance personnel in repair or replacement when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnson County Central High School
Bachelor of Science -
Peru State College
Skills
- Public relations
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Creativity
- Independent Work ethic
Timeline
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Pawnee hills golf course
03.2021 - Current
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Hebron Country Club
03.2020 - 03.2021
Owner/Superintendent
Prairie Hills Golf Course
03.2015 - 10.2019
Assistant Professional
Woodland Hills Golf Course
04.2012 - 08.2014
Assistant Superintendent
The Links Golf Course
03.2011 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Johnson County Central High School
Bachelor of Science -
Peru State College