KEITH GEBHARDT
Colleton County Recreational Center
Walterboro,SC
20
years of professional experience
Dynamic leader with 30 years in the entertainment industry, including as Director of Golf Course Operations at Colleton County Recreational Center. Expert in optimizing resources and fostering teamwork, I enhance player experiences through effective turf management and strong customer relationships, while adeptly solving problems and maintaining course assets.
Work History
Director of Golf Course Operations
1 Year- Assisted in organizing golf tournaments and events at recreational facility.
- Supported daily operations of golf course maintenance and management.
- Collaborated with team to promote golf programs and increase community participation.
- Learned to manage inventory and equipment for golf-related activities.
- Provided customer service assistance to enhance player experience on the course.
- Engaged in training sessions to understand standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks.
- Optimized use of available resources by strategically allocating staff, equipment, and budget to maintain consistent quality of services.
- Provided high-quality instruction to members of all skill levels by developing personalized lesson plans catered to individual needs.
- Enhanced course conditions through effective turf management and maintenance practices, ensuring an exceptional golf experience.
- Championed a positive work culture by fostering an environment of teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect among all employees.
- Oversaw course renovations projects while maintaining minimal disruption to playability for members during construction periods.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
Hunt Master
19 Years- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Coordinated all aspects of hunting for high income guests to insure a memorable experience.
- This was the entertainment business.
- Golf is also the entertainment business.
- I have run 3 successful businesses before coming to South Carolina.
Education
Firefighter I, 2 And Officer Training School
High School Diploma
Journeyman Plumber, License #JP0009792
Skills
1. Ability to manage employee's time.
2. Ability ensure a working environment that depends on teamwork.
3. I have a good working relationship with our course superintendent.
4. My plumbing experience allows me to repair and maintain course assets.
5. I have a good working relationship with our mechanic.
6. I live in the Dogwood Hills Community.
7. I have 30 years experience in the entertainment business.
8. I am a problem solver.
Timeline
Director of Golf Course Operations
Colleton County Recreational Center
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Hunt Master
Mount Pleasant Plantation and Mackay Point Plantation
05.2006 - 05.2025Read More
Madison Area Technical College
Firefighter I, 2 And Officer Training School
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Fort Atkinson High School
High School Diploma
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Madison Area Technical College
Journeyman Plumber, License #JP0009792
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