Michael Wunder
Lake Panasoffkee,FL
Summary
Professional manager specializing in irrigation, bringing valuable experience in optimizing water usage and maintaining high standards. Proven ability to manage large-scale irrigation projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability, delivering reliable and flexible solutions. Expertise in water conservation, system maintenance, and project coordination.
Experienced with irrigation management techniques and water conservation strategies. Utilizes advanced irrigation technology to ensure optimal water distribution and resource savings. Knowledge of effective project management and team coordination to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Irrigation Manager
Yellowstone Landscape
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on emerging trends in agriculture technology to optimize current operations continually.
- Managed a team of irrigation technicians, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals for funding new or improved irrigation systems, resulting in successful awards.
- Collaborated with other agricultural professionals to design sustainable and effective irrigation systems.
- Improved irrigation efficiency by implementing modern techniques and technologies.
- Established emergency response protocols for potential issues like droughts or floods, preserving crops from adverse situations.
- Optimized energy usage within the facility by adopting solar-powered pumps or low-pressure systems where appropriate.
- Implemented drip irrigation systems that significantly reduced water consumption while maintaining crop productivity.
- Advised farmers on best practices for efficient water use, leading to increased resource conservation efforts at the local level.
Golf Course Superintendent
Mission Inn Resort & Club
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- 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.
- Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Golf Course Superintendent
Green Valley Country Club
10.2013 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
- Consulted with suppliers for golf course materials to cut costs and guarantee timely project completion to clients.
- Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, including lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
- Troubleshot and made repairs on all equipment, increasing lifetimes and cutting costs 10%.
- Maintained detailed inventories of chemicals and all equipment worth over $100.00.
- Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
- Trained over 50 new employees on Toro and jacobsen equipment use, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
- Inspected in-progress and completed several projects, checking for customer needs, worker safety and best-in-class final results.
- Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
- Delegated operation and mowing tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines and standards, including proper handling of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Monitored over 12 workers to complete projects on-time and under budget with both client and employee satisfaction.
- Inspected in-progress and completed sod projects, checking for customer needs, worker safety and best-in-class final results.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
East Syracuse, NY06.2008
Skills
- Expertise in bermuda grass
- Overseeing irrigation
- Administering budgets
- Course maintenance standards
- Chemical applications
- Leading teams
- Practice green maintenance
- Price quotes
- Contracting
- Deadline management
- Plant maintenance
- Equipment repairs
- Lawn cultivation
- Employee training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive troubleshooting
- Worksite safety
- Team Training
- Workflow scheduling
- Landscape design
- Remote sensing technology
- Erosion control measures
- Drip irrigation management
- System maintenance planning
- Water management planning
- Water quality assessment
- Crop water requirement analysis
Certification
- Certified tier 4 and 5 diesel emissions, Wescoturf - 2016
- Leaders certificate -2016
- Shop safety Certificate -2016
- Reel theory and Technology certificate -2016
- Florida Golf Course BMP-2023
- Florida Landscape BMP-2023
- MOT Certified by Florida DOT- 2023
Timeline
Irrigation Manager
Yellowstone Landscape
05.2023 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
Mission Inn Resort & Club
03.2022 - 05.2023
Golf Course Superintendent
Green Valley Country Club
10.2013 - 03.2022
- Certified tier 4 and 5 diesel emissions, Wescoturf - 2016
- Leaders certificate -2016
- Shop safety Certificate -2016
- Reel theory and Technology certificate -2016
- Florida Golf Course BMP-2023
- Florida Landscape BMP-2023
- MOT Certified by Florida DOT- 2023
High School Diploma -
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
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