Zachary Doney
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Dedicated Golf Course Superintendent well-versed in golf course operations, leadership and budget administration. Decisive and organized problem-solver with excellent planning and conflict resolution skills. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Scheduled staff members for landscaping shifts, enabling adequate coverage for projects.
- Helped maintain membership satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns related to course playability or aesthetic quality.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Contributed valuable input during committee meetings, helping shape future plans for the golf facility''s ongoing success.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
Groundskeeper
Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Upheld safety standards within the workplace through proper training, equipment use, and adherence to protocols.
- Ensured golfer safety by identifying potential hazards on the course and addressing them promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance tasks, equipment usage, inventory levels, and personnel hours to assist with budgeting and planning efforts.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Maintained optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.
Superintendent
Byler Holdings
09.2013 - 04.2022
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on products necessary for optimal golf course maintenance.
- Implemented an integrated pest management program that maintained turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
- Optimized staff productivity by creating efficient work schedules and delegating tasks according to skillsets.
- Conducted regular inspections of the golf course to identify areas requiring improvement or repair.
- Collaborated with greens committee members to determine course improvement priorities and strategize long-term maintenance goals.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate supplies while minimizing waste to reduce operational costs effectively.
- Communicated with clients to provide price quotes, discuss design needs and schedule work.
- Increased member satisfaction with consistent communication regarding golf course conditions, plans, and improvements.
- Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
Lawn Care Technician
TruGreen
02.2010 - 08.2013
- Supported business development by offering exceptional service that led to referrals from satisfied customers.
- Provided accurate estimates for potential clients based on their lawn care needs and preferences, contributing to a higher conversion rate.
- Increased customer retention through exceptional communication skills and dedication to addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided education on lawn care products and services to help clients better understand ways to maintain lawns.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient lawn care services tailored to individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Crest High School
Lebanon, PA06.2004
Skills
- Administering budgets
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Controlling costs
- Recordkeeping strengths
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
03.2023 - Current
Groundskeeper
Four Seasons Hotels And Resorts
05.2022 - 03.2023
Superintendent
Byler Holdings
09.2013 - 04.2022
Lawn Care Technician
TruGreen
02.2010 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Cedar Crest High School
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