First Assistant Superintendent
West Newton, Ma
• Utilized well-honed agronomy and topography know-how to effectively administer a preventative approach for fertilizer and pesticide application rather than a reactionary approach• Collected pictures and data of all plants and animals on our 27-hole property for an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certificate • Continually improved golf course playing conditions through consistent and effective communication with club officials, my superintendent, and crew of 25+ diverse hard workers • Managed expansions of greens, bunker renovations, and sod projects; as well as daily management of soil moisture levels, water meter readings, irrigation, equipment inventory• Oversaw the construction on a $40,000 practice area• Diagnosed turf grass disease, insect and weed problems, and other environmental stresses on the turf, and took appropriate corrective action• Obtained a Massachusetts Applicators License and was the lone applicator of all fertilizer and pesticides on the property, kept records of all applications and water usage, and implemented an effective IPM program• Assisted in multi-million dollar yearly budget decisions; organized and kept on MS Office
