Whitney Mesi
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Passionate groundskeeper dedicated to ensuring the safety and playability of athletic fields while elevating their aesthetic appeal. Adept at managing and maintaining athletic facilities, with a strong emphasis on optimizing sports surfaces for athletes and spectators alike. Committed to achieving the perfect balance between functionality and beauty, fostering an ideal environment for athletic competitions and events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Turf Technician
University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Mowing, aerating, overseeing, fertilizing all common areas on campus and over athletics
- Paint yard lines on natural football practice fields
- Irrigation/moisture management
- Dirt, clay, and compaction work at Hillenbrand Stadium
Assistant Softball Coach
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
08.2022 - Current
- Work closely with pitchers and catchers
- Create off-season/in-season bullpen program/plan
- Assist head coach in daily practice planning
Park Operations Specialist
Dickinson Parks And Recreation
Dickinson, ND
06.2022 - Current
- Supervise daily maintenance of all athletic fields, sports complexes, and associated grounds
- Turf and landscape maintenance functions: seeding, sodding, mowing, fertilizing, aerating, irrigation installation
- Infield dirt maintenance: float/nail dragging, mound/plate clay installation and repair, regrading
Field Crew Intern WCWS Week
USA Softball
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2022 - 06.2022
- College World Series week intern in June 2022 and June 2023
- Edging, mound and plate clay repair, chalk, drag, painting on-field logos
Softball Graduate Assistant
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Work closely with pitchers and catchers
- Create an 8 week conditioning and lifting program
- Assist head coach in daily practice planning
Grounds Crew Intern
Oklahoma City Dodgers
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Re-sod and fertilize
- Set up pre-game batting practice
- Mound, batters boxes, and bullpen clay repair and grooming
- Chalk, drag, water pre/post game
Education
Master of Arts - Athletic Educational Leadership
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND06.2020
References
Cill Skabo | Chief Marketing Officer at Bravera Bank | Cell: 701-290-5970
Michelle Wilson | Senior Marketing Coordinator at Steffes | Cell: 406-698-8229
Jake Hill | USA Softball Sports Turf Manager | Cell: 405-863-8900
Timeline
Sports Turf Technician
University Of Arizona
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Softball Coach
Dickinson State University
08.2022 - Current
Park Operations Specialist
Dickinson Parks And Recreation
06.2022 - Current
Field Crew Intern WCWS Week
USA Softball
06.2022 - 06.2022
Grounds Crew Intern
Oklahoma City Dodgers
06.2021 - 08.2021
Softball Graduate Assistant
Dickinson State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Athletic Educational Leadership
Dickinson State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dickinson State University