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Zane Ellis

Nekoosa,WI

Summary

Experienced in shaping and project management, I put emphasis on creative decision-making and attention to detail in all of my work. Throughout my time at Sand Valley Golf Resort, I led finish work and trained interns, showcasing my communication skills, and collaborative spirit. I aim to be a flexible team member in every project I take part in, and I will assist in any way I can to help make your project a success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Shaper/Project Associate

Dream Golf, Jimmy Craig
Nekoosa, WI
03.2024 - Current
  • Helped oversee and coordinate daily responsibilities with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Jimmy Craig when needed.
  • Collaborated with other members of the team in order to create roles that played to individual strengths.
  • Operated excavators to shape bunkers, dunes, fairways, and greens throughout the site.
  • Provided tours and progress reports to the owner to assist the head architect.
  • Finish shaping throughout the project: hand work on and around bunkers, fairway finish work, and finishing of greens.

Intern

Renaissance Golf Design
Nekoosa, WI
07.2021 - 11.2025
  • Studied and assisted in extensive research on a previously lost course to assist in the accuracy of the recreation
  • Ensured quality and accuracy in finish work throughout the entirety of the project
  • Made creative decisions to merge the original intent with the existing terrain
  • Collaborated with the Super Intendant and mulching team in order to ensure efficient scheduling

Finish Shaper/Associate

Renaissance Golf Design
Nekoosa, WI
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Shaped outside of holes during the second year at The Lido.
  • Trained new interns on completing finish work and all final details of the final 6-8 holes at The Lido before moving over to Sedge (June '22).
  • Led finish work at Sedge Valley through various fairways, bunkers, and greens while assisting with tie-ins and tee work.
  • Remained on site later into the season as a flexible worker who assisted in cutting trees and other hand work.
  • Gained more responsibility in the third year ('23) as the lone member representing Renaissance on site full-time and reported on progress to Eric Iverson. Handled all finish work from start to finish, worked with the superintendent to stay on schedule, and shaped bunkers, portions of fairways, and other areas.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Shaping and excavator operating
  • Attentive to detail
  • Communication
  • Risk Management
  • Collaborating with others
  • Creative decision-making
  • Client communications

Timeline

Shaper/Project Associate

Dream Golf, Jimmy Craig
03.2024 - Current

Finish Shaper/Associate

Renaissance Golf Design
03.2022 - 01.2024

Intern

Renaissance Golf Design
07.2021 - 11.2025

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Houston

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