STEVEN VALERIO
Walled Lake,MI
Summary
Seasoned course manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in multitasking, tournament experience, and mentorship. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to ensure seamless operations and maintenance of golf courses. Committed to delivering true championship level firmness, speeds, and aesthetic conditions while managing resources effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
South Course Superintendent
Oakland Hills Country Club
Bloomfield Hills, MI
01.2023 - Current
- 36 Hole Facility
- Hosted the 2024 USGA U.S Junior Amateur with a staff of 120+.
- Worked closely with the USGA Agronomy team in achieving championship conditions and logistics
- Hosted the 2023 GAM Michigan Amateur
- Involved in construction of USGA greens, tees, and billy bunker
- Worked alongside Clark Construction for the building of a world-class clubhouse and maintenance facility.
- Supervised team exceeding 50 members daily, upholding meticulous detail requirements at a premier golf establishment.
- Collaborated with other departments within club to coordinate projects.
- Oversaw training of agronomy team members.
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Scarsdale, NY
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Oversee the superintendent's vision of the golf course
- Involved in clubhouse, pro shop, & greens renovations
- Involved in bunker face renovation and sub-air installations
- Involved in green complex reshaping, tee installation, and cart path re-routing
- Managed payroll
- Prepared presentations for board meetings
- Worked with superintendent in creating future capital projects lists
- Create and manage spray program
- Delegate daily activity to staff
Teachers Assistant
Michigan State University
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Grading assignments for Dr. David Gilstrap's class “World of Turf”
Assistant Superintendent
Eagle Eye Golf Course
Bath, MI
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Manage crew members in projects
- Hand watering
- Set up daily water
- Spray greens, tees, and fairways
- Irrigation repairs and projects
- Course set up
- Minor mechanical maintenance experience
Laborer
Brookshire Golf Course
Williamston, MI
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Course set up, hand watering, & mowing
Education
Associates - Turfgrass
Michigan State University
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Michigan State University
01-2019
Skills
- Tournament experience
- Training team members
- Recruiting staff
- Leading teams
- Overseeing irrigation
- Managing projects
- Adaptability
- Chemical program development
- Highly Professional
- Building a motivated culture
- Understands the game of golf
Timeline
South Course Superintendent
Oakland Hills Country Club
01.2023 - Current
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Quaker Ridge Golf Club
01.2020 - 01.2023
Teachers Assistant
Michigan State University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Superintendent
Eagle Eye Golf Course
01.2017 - 01.2020
Laborer
Brookshire Golf Course
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associates - Turfgrass
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Michigan State University
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