Greg Shaffer Email & Phone Number

Elkhart, Indiana

Bristol, In

~Responsible for management and final decision making of all day-to-day operations as well as forecasting and long range planning.~Manage facility comprising of seven Department Managers and their leadership of 100+ employees in multiple locations~Serve on all committees, including Executive and Finance Committee as well as the Board of Directors, providing monthly reports and presentations to ensure consistent communication~Coordinate the development of all departmental operating and capital budgets and report all monthly and other financial statements. Take corrective actions as necessary.~Research, plan, negotiate and recommend all appropriate capital expense requests~Review and report on monthly and annual P&L statements to key stakeholders and Board of Directors~Track operational and departmental performance using specific KPI’s and apply measurable adjustments as necessary. ~Assist all staff in improving efficiency, minimizing waste and increasing productivity~Plan, develop and approve specific operational policies, programs and procedures~Act as the primary spokesperson on all matters relating to marketing, media and public relations ~Establish and maintain relationships with key accounts

Bristol, In

~Worked closely with Green Committee Chairman, Club President and Golf Professional to exceed club and member expectations for golf course conditions and budgetary performance~Created, implemented and managed annual operating budget for Grounds Department~Planned, facilitated and recorded monthly meetings for Green Committee and Board of Directors~Lead a unified staff of 25+ to exceed member expectations~Re-allocation of resources resulted in improved efficiency and productivity through detailed review of all processes and procedures. Re-prioritization of key tasks in multiple areas led to increased staff accountability for time/task.~Achieved full certification from Audubon Society demonstrating a commitment toward sound environmental management practices~Designed and managed completion of numerous construction projects such as, but not limited to: greens, tees, bunkers, drainage and $1.4M renovation of irrigation system. Projects completed on time and under budget.~Participated in annual continuing education concerning business administration and advancements in turfgrass management techniques, technologies and theories~Presented and instructed at various Universities, seminars, conferences and shows on a wide range of topics including but not limited to: benefits of tree removal, turf management, irrigation renovation, data collection and using technology for engaging the membership as well as managing staff~Worked directly with Purdue University establishing on-site research plots to develop management programs related to using IPM/threshold methods for white grub management, pre-emergent grassy weed control, summer patch prevention and seedhead suppression on Poa annua

Highlands Ranch, Co

~Managed and assessed all golf course and clubhouse areas~Created and oversaw all annual budgeting for the Grounds Department~Designed and supervised completion of numerous construction projects such as, but not limited to greens, tees, bunkers and drainage~Developed and presented facility reports to club owners at monthly meetings

Castle Rock, Co

~Recorded and submitted budgetary information~Planned and coordinated fertility and pesticide programs~Attended and participated in Advisory Board, Green Committee and Development Impact meetings~Hired and managed crew of 25+ employees

Bachelor’S Degree

Education record

High School