Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, excelling in budget management and team leadership. Successfully unified operations, achieving over $100K in cost reductions while enhancing guest experiences. Skilled in vendor procurement and operational oversight, driving productivity and fostering strong customer relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Branch Manager
Down to Earth Landscape & Irrigation
Vero Beach
01.2023 - Current
Supervise the work product of both office and field staff and makes regular site visits to various locations to monitor work in progress or to meet with staff, residents, property owners, contractors, consultants, regarding plans, schedules, procedures, problems, and requests
Creates and oversee the creation, coordination, and implementation of routine maintenance schedules for landscaping and enhancement crews, contractors, and other agencies
Assists in the development of an annual budget containing outlays for personnel, operating expenses, and capital expenditures; manages the budget
Oversee the procurement of goods and services
Develops standards for the measurement of productivity and cost effectiveness of the company functions
Interviews and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates employee performance, recommends disciplinary actions, and participates in other matters involving Division personnel
Experience in preparing various reports, lists, charts, templates, forms, correspondence, cost and time estimates, permits, generally pertaining to vegetation management
Director of Golf Operations
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
Rising Sun
Began my tenure as Golf Course Superintendent and was rapidly promoted over golf department leading a team of up to 50 members annually
In addition to Golf Course Superintendent, held position of department head, supervising golf superintendent golf professional, golf and grounds team members
Always provided meticulous playing conditioning and experience for our guests
Demonstrated adeptness in balancing revenue and expenses, maintaining consistent profitability
Facilitated interdepartmental training sessions to fulfill company-wide training requirements
Devised and executed a restructuring plan that unified the Golf Pro shop, Golf Course, and Grounds Maintenance, resulting in cost reduction of over $100K
Managed substantial operating budget with exceptional proficiency
Education
Associate of Science - Turf and Turfgrass Management
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Master of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts, and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA), Irrigation Association of America
Master Gardener (MG), Purdue University
Certified Grounds Manager (CGM), Professional Grounds Management Society
Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Honors And Awards
Veteran, US Army - 101st Airborne Division
Career Experience
Down to Earth Landscape & Irrigation, Vero Beach, FL, Assistant Branch Manager, 01/01/23, Present, Supervise office and field staff, conducting regular site visits., Create and oversee maintenance schedules for landscaping and enhancement crews., Assist in developing and managing an annual budget., Oversee procurement of goods and services., Develop standards for productivity and cost effectiveness., Interview and recommend applicants for hire, evaluate employee performance, and participate in personnel matters., Prepare various reports and documentation related to vegetation management.
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, IN, Director of Golf Operations, 01/01/XX, 01/01/XX, Promoted from Golf Course Superintendent to lead a team of up to 50 members., Supervised golf superintendent, golf professional, and grounds team members., Maintained meticulous playing conditions for guests., Balanced revenue and expenses to maintain profitability., Facilitated interdepartmental training sessions., Executed a restructuring plan that unified the Golf Pro shop, Golf Course, and Grounds Maintenance, resulting in cost reductions., Managed substantial operating budget.
Timeline
Assistant Branch Manager
Down to Earth Landscape & Irrigation
01.2023 - Current
Director of Golf Operations
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
Associate of Science - Turf and Turfgrass Management
The Ohio State University
Master of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts, and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Texas Christian University
BS - Recreational Land Management
The Union Institute
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