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Lake Wales, FL, US

 Oversaw all phases of Golf Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and monitoringtimes sheets of personnel. Trained staff on safe operation and daily maintenance of equipment. Managed an aggressive water usage tracking plan and provided daily reporting on irrigationthroughout the course. Scheduled maintenance practices around member play.

Mission Hills, Kansas, US

 Was responsible for scheduling and directing the daily activities for a crew of 25. Monitored and reported on the moisture levels of putting greens daily as well as water usage andirrigation systems performance. Supervised the application and recording of fertilizers and pesticides in compliance with all local,state, and federal regulations.

Redding, US

 Oversaw the maintenance of 80 acre parkland style course composed of A4 bend grass greens, 419Bermuda grass fairways and tees, and cold/warm season mix in the rough. Maximized a $650K annual operating budget that funded an eight person ground crew and onemechanic. Performed a variety

La Quinta, CA, US

 Supervised and scheduled a 20 person crew that maintained 18 holes, two practice greens, and adriving range. Developed and implemented agronomic plans concerning course maintenance, including annualoverseeding and aerification of course. Assisted in the development of capital projects and the maintenance budget while operating withinthe established.

 Managed a 20 person crew with a focus on supervision. Worked with mechanic daily on equipment use and requirements. Discussed daily schedules, programs and concerns with the superintendent with attention toefficiency and quality control. Maintained pesticide license and continual education in the field of golf course management.

 Supervised, scheduled, and developed a 10 person crew for North/South/East courses. Performed irrigation repair, as well as irrigation scheduling for the Rain Bird irrigation system. Supervised annual overseeding and aerification process. Focused on preventing overtime hours.

Naples, Florida, US

Performed calibration/application of pesticides and fertilizers, and record keeping of those specific applications. Performed course set-up and general mowing. Participated in complete reconstruction of greens, and other construction projects.

Shoal Creek, Alabama, US

Performed fertilizer and chemical applications, hand watering, and irrigation repair. Participated in cultural practices of greens and tees. Responsible for maintaining 9 hole par 3 course. Prepared course for The Regions Tradition, a Champions Tour event.

Performed chemical and fertilizer applications, mainly spraying to control warm-season weeds in turf. Also performed general mowing, and course set-up. Excellent opportunity to work with different types of Bermuda grass in tropical climate.

Castle Rock, Colorado, US

Performed hand watering, bunker maintenance, general mowing, fertilizer and chemical applications, and course set-up. High-elevation course composed of all cool season turf grasses. Performed daily mowing of greens, tees, fairways and rough. Prepared course for The International, a PGA Tour event.

Columbine Valley, Colorado, US

Performed greens mowing, bunker maintenance, general landscaping, and fertilizer and chemical applications. Participated in irrigation repair, cultural practices, and capital improvement projects. Hand watered greens and learned course set up.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Golf And Sports Turf Management

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Vocational Agriculture