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Mitch Schwede

Bismarck,ND

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional troubleshooting skills. Proficient at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course Superintendent

Painted Woods Golf Course
Washburn, ND
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Inspected equipment and directed repair or replacement when necessary including machinery and irrigation devices.
  • Maintained records of chemical applications, weather data and other pertinent information related to course operations.
  • Maintained safety and security of hazardous chemicals.
  • Researched new technologies related to turfgrass management and incorporated best practices into daily operations.
  • Assessed existing course conditions and developed strategies to improve playability.
  • Managed staff of groundskeepers responsible for mowing, watering, aerifying, topdressing, overseeding and fertilizing golf course.

Greenskeeper

Common Ground Golf Course
Aurora, CO
05.2017 - 12.2023
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Protected turf by applying weed and pest control chemicals.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
  • Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming and debris removal.

Painting Assistant

Yellow Pine Painting
Denver, CO
11.2011 - 08.2018
Schwede
  • Coordinated and completed ongoing routine painting of exterior and interior of properties.
  • Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior to project start.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.

Outside Service Manager

Common Ground Golf Course
Aurora, CO
04.2013 - 10.2015
  • Delegated tasks to specific employees based on individual knowledge and strengths.
  • Taught staff how to handle difficult situations with calm and professionalism.

Driver Helper

Coca-Cola Enterprises
Denver, CO
06.2008 - 09.2010
  • Communicated with dispatching regarding changes to routes, deliveries and orders.
  • Gained complete understanding of duties and job tasks for each shift, prioritizing those requiring immediate completion.

Retail Specialist

Black and Decker Hardware and Home Improvement
Denver, CO
06.2006 - 02.2008
  • Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
  • Handled all assigned tasks including aisle maintenance, repair of defective merchandise, productive training, POP display set up.

Education

2002-2004 - Business And Mass Communication

Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

2000-2001 - Business And Mass Communication

Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND

Skills

  • Troubleshooting equipment
  • Quick Learner
  • Site Safety
  • Maintenance Management
  • Landscape maintenance and equipment knowledge
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Task Prioritization
  • Hazardous Materials Management

Timeline

Golf Course Superintendent

Painted Woods Golf Course
01.2024 - 09.2024

Greenskeeper

Common Ground Golf Course
05.2017 - 12.2023

Outside Service Manager

Common Ground Golf Course
04.2013 - 10.2015

Painting Assistant

Yellow Pine Painting
11.2011 - 08.2018

Driver Helper

Coca-Cola Enterprises
06.2008 - 09.2010

Retail Specialist

Black and Decker Hardware and Home Improvement
06.2006 - 02.2008

2002-2004 - Business And Mass Communication

Minnesota State University - Moorhead

2000-2001 - Business And Mass Communication

Bismarck State College
Mitch Schwede