Scott Hitchcock
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Hardworking in the Golf Course industry sense 2011. With a very fast paced environment im able to efficiently get the job done. Im very detail aware, and i get the job done right the first time. dealing with challenges and problems on a daily basis has made me more efficient and aware of issues and problems. Details on the job are very important.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Miles Of Golf
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Created a spray program for fertilizing turf.
- Repair Golf Course Irrigation, As well as home/garden irrigation.
- Repair Mowers, Tractors, equipment.
- Mowing turf with specialized mowers for golf courses, Triplex, Reel, Rotary mowers.
- Oversee Employees and assign jobs daily.
- Schedule employee shifts.
- Hiring and interview potential employees.
- Keep track of purchases and receipts.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Supervised crew members effectively while delegating tasks based on individual skills sets and experience levels.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Greenskeeper
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Mowing with specialized mowers for Golf Courses, Greens, Tees, Fairways, Rough
- Set up Golf Course for USGA, PGA, GAM events.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
- Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions through careful application of fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides according to industry standards.
- Facilitated timely repairs on damaged playing surfaces due to adverse weather events or vandalism incidents quickly restoring the area back into playable condition.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Enhanced customer service by addressing golfer concerns promptly regarding any issues related to the course conditions or its surroundings.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
Education
No Degree - Golf Course Management Certification
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH07.2015
High School Diploma -
Ypsilanti High School
Ypsilanti, MI06.2011
Skills
- Site Maintenance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Forklift Operation
- Staff Management
- Staff education and training
- Environmental awareness
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Attention to Detail
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Employee Training
Certification
Pesticide Applicator Certification
3A
CORE
Timeline
Superintendent
Miles Of Golf
06.2018 - 06.2024
Greenskeeper
Oakland University
03.2015 - 07.2018
No Degree - Golf Course Management Certification
Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Ypsilanti High School