Steve Holladay
Golf Course Superintendent
Galesburg,MI
Summary
Results driven Golf Course Superintendent and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Knowledgeable about turf management and well versed in golf course operation and budget administration. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to course conditions, training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort
Augusta, TX
03.2014 - Current
- Managed 36 hole facility that does 42,800 (18 hole) rounds annually
- Managed crew of 25 ( full time and part time employees).
- Provided tournament quality play for college tournaments and Championships
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Directed special projects such as green reconstruction, bunker reconstruction, sod annually problematic fairway areas, irrigation mainline additions, pump house panel upgrades, well maintenance, winterization, addition of drainage for traditional wet areas, installation of pond liners, and tree removal.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment and irrigation systems.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as pesticides, fertilizer, seed, sand, and mulch
- Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
- Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
- Instructed and trained team members in grounds keeping practices, pruning, and safety.
- Developed and held multiple safety meetings annually
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored weather conditions with Pro Shop and to plan work schedules effectively.
- Communicated with clients to provide green speeds
Assistant Superintendent
Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort
Augusta, TX
03.1998 - 03.2014
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Established and implemented company wide policies followed by staff.
Student Intern/Grounds Maintenance Worker
Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, MD
04.1996 - 06.1997
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Executed tasks attributed with preparation for US Open
- Performed special tasks associated with overnight schedules for Sub Air system in addition to normal work schedule.
Grounds Maintenance Crew/Foreman
Wequetonsing Golf Club
Harbor Springs, MI
06.1988 - 03.1996
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules and meeting facility needs.
- Maintained routine maintenance schedules to ensure quality playing conditions
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
Education
2 Year Turfgrass Degree - Turf Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI03.1997
High School Diploma -
Harbor Springs High School
Harbor Springs, MI06.1989
Skills
- Course Maintenance Standards
- Managing Projects
- Training Team Members
- Managing Plant Diseases
- Staff Recruiting
- Overseeing Irrigation
- Pesticide Management
- Budget Controls
- Records Organization and Management
- Administering Budgets
- Customer Relations
- Safety Training
Affiliations
GCSAA Class A
MIGCSA
Certification
Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort
03.2014 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort
03.1998 - 03.2014
Student Intern/Grounds Maintenance Worker
Congressional Country Club
04.1996 - 06.1997
Grounds Maintenance Crew/Foreman
Wequetonsing Golf Club
06.1988 - 03.1996
2 Year Turfgrass Degree - Turf Management
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Harbor Springs High School
Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator
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