Matthew Rolston
Cleburne
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Barn Manager at Southdown Performance Horse, excelling in horse care and training program development. Proven ability in facility maintenance and teamwork, enhancing performance standards and client satisfaction. Dependable and skilled in problem-solving, ensuring optimal health and safety for all animals under supervision.
Experience and long term knowledge in groundskeeping, turf management, staff training.
Approachable & reliable with unparalleled work ethic.
Excelling in customer & client relations with a willingness to learn & adapt new and old skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager
Southdown Performance Horse
05.2013 - Current
- Supervised daily care and management of horses, ensuring optimal health and performance standards.
- Coordinated feeding schedules, nutrition plans, and veterinary appointments for all clients
- Developed training programs to enhance horse performance in competitive Events.
- Managed daily barn operations, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of resources.
- Instructed group and private riding lessons for beginner and intermediate clients.
Drover
Fort Worth Herd, City of Fort Worth
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Conducted regular equine, bovine, & equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Care of wide variety of animals from horses to longhorn cattle & implementing feeding/training programs.
- Education of public knowledge in Old West living standards. Ranging from demonstrations, public outreach, and school functions.
- Manage and execute two-time daily Fort Worth Herd cattle drives. while ensuring safety and education of public and animals involved.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
City of Arlington, Parks and Recreation
05.1998 - 04.2008
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained turf quality through regular mowing, aeration, and fertilization.
- Implemented irrigation systems for efficient water management across golf course landscapes.
- Collaborated with team members to execute seasonal planting and landscape design adjustments.
- Monitored pest control measures, applying environmentally safe treatments as needed.
- Trained new groundskeeping staff on equipment use, safety protocols, and maintenance best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper function, reducing downtime due to malfunctions or necessary repairs.
- Increased golfer satisfaction by responding promptly to feedback regarding course conditions or specific concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Turf Grass Management
Greyson County College
Sherman, TX06-1994
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Knowledge and experience
- Facility maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Honest and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Labor management
- Turf management
- Chemical application
- Training staff
Timeline
Drover
Fort Worth Herd, City of Fort Worth
12.2014 - 07.2018
Barn Manager
Southdown Performance Horse
05.2013 - Current
Golf Course Groundskeeper
City of Arlington, Parks and Recreation
05.1998 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Turf Grass Management
Greyson County College