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Lonnie Norton

Elgin,OK

Summary

Highly skilled golf course management professional with proven expertise in maintaining pristine playing conditions and enhancing player experience. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and resource management to achieve optimal results. Adept at adapting to changing conditions and ensuring seamless operations. Known for leadership, agronomic knowledge, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Experienced with turf care management, irrigation systems, and staff supervision. Utilizes strategic planning for optimal course conditions and enhancing player experience. Track record of maintaining high-quality landscapes and efficient resource management.

Hardworking Supervisor offering 15-year history of leading landscaping and groundskeeper teams to provide superior results. Skilled in communicating with clients to determine job needs. Versed in landscaping design, equipment safety and task delegation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course Superintendent

Lawton Country Club
03.2022 - Current
  • Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
  • Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
  • Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
  • Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
  • Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
  • Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate supplies while minimizing waste to reduce operational costs effectively.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the golf course to identify areas requiring improvement or repair.
  • Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
  • Proactively addressed potential drainage issues by developing an effective drainage plan that ensured optimal course playability during wet weather months.
  • Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing safety protocols among staff members during daily operations.
  • Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling.
  • Trained new employees in proper equipment usage, maintenance techniques, and safety procedures for seamless integration into the team environment.
  • Increased member satisfaction with consistent communication regarding golf course conditions, plans, and improvements.
  • Implemented an integrated pest management program that maintained turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
  • Coordinated successful golf tournaments by collaborating with event organizers on logistics and preparing the course accordingly.
  • Collaborated with greens committee members to determine course improvement priorities and strategize long-term maintenance goals.
  • Reduced water usage and improved irrigation efficiency through the installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation system.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Dornick Hills Golf and Country Club
04.2012 - 03.2022
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
  • Monitored weather forecasts closely to adjust daily maintenance schedules as needed, maximizing productivity while safeguarding turf health.
  • Helped maintain membership satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns related to course playability or aesthetic quality.
  • Increased staff efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and task delegation methods, boosting overall productivity.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
  • Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
  • Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
  • Enhanced course aesthetics with timely and precise mowing, edging, and trimming practices.
  • Conducted regular safety training sessions for staff members, fostering a safe working environment.
  • Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
  • Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
  • Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
  • Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
  • Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
  • Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
  • Directed and supervised construction of fences, decks and other outdoor structures.
  • Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Turf Management

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Skills

  • Soil fertility management
  • Troubleshooting equipment
  • Integrated pest management
  • Managing projects
  • Irrigation system maintenance
  • Pest management strategies
  • Environmental compliance
  • Landscaping techniques
  • Drainage system management
  • Overseeing irrigation
  • Chemical applications
  • Practice green maintenance
  • Course maintenance standards
  • Managing plant diseases
  • Turfgrass management
  • Course renovation planning
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Crew leadership
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Employee supervision
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Project scheduling
  • Task prioritization
  • Equipment operation
  • Self motivation
  • Plant maintenance
  • Goal setting
  • Task delegation
  • Landscaping
  • Environmental awareness
  • Schedule management
  • Team Training
  • Workflow scheduling

Timeline

Golf Course Superintendent

Lawton Country Club
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Dornick Hills Golf and Country Club
04.2012 - 03.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Turf Management

Pennsylvania State University

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