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Arcadia BluffsAssistant SuperintendentArcadia Bluffs Golf Club located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula is a public golf destination. Ranked as the #1 Public Course in the Michigan, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club is comprised of 36 holes with overnight accommodations and fine dining outlets. A single owner owned facility who's personal commitment is offering our guests the best experience possible. This is the foundation behind the "Arcadia Experience".RESPONSIBILTIES• Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with recommendations with personnel matters such as wages, reviews, warnings and terminations. • Help plan, schedule and monitor all daily operations including insuring adequate staffing schedules for daily needs.• Assist in establishing, promoting and enforcing safety practices in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. • Oversees the cleanliness of the golf course equipment and maintenance facility• Assist with the preparation of the operating budget. • Stays in constant contact with the Superintendent regarding controlling the budget. • Assists the Superintendent with record keeping for supplies, daily logs, application records, weather conditions• Is capable of the proper application of pesticides and fertilizers. • Helps operate this department within all company, county, state and federal regulations and guidelines. • Always communicates in a totally professional manner including to subordinates, management, other staff on property, suppliers, as well as member and other guests and potential guests. • Have a strong understanding and continue to expand in turf grass culture, course conditioning, course construction and reconstruction, and up to date rules of golf, the proper use of fertilizers and pesticides as well as staying up to date on new golf course equipment, including irrigation equipment. • Competent to perform all duties or tasks relative to the Irrigation Technician

Green Bay Country ClubAssistant SuperintendentDuties include property management and daily cultural practices of turf grass surfaces and support to the Superintendent of this 18 hole Private Club golf facility. Daily routines include but are not limited to properly maintaining extraordinary playing conditions while reporting proper function and performance of mechanical equipment to the equipment manager/mechanic. This position also includes the responsibility of maintaining a team atmosphere while providing a leadership role in educating and mentoring additional team member’s performance to provide the best experience to the clubs membership. Daily inspections of the property may also include reporting any conditions that may require repair including facilities, buildings and structures located within the property and report them directly to the Superintendent and General Manager. Responsibilities • Manage Crew• Perform daily work assignments• Communicate course conditions and concerns to the Superintendent• Disease Identification• Cultural practices of turfgrass (Managing crew, walk mowing, rolling, spraying, sodding)• Tree removal and pruning• Operation of heavy equipment (loaders, skid steer, backhoe, trenchers, tractors, mowers)• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of equipment• Irrigation troubleshooting repair, Moister management• Aerification and topdressing of playing surfaces• Verify safe and proper use of mechanical equipment• Calibrate and apply fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides (WI Applicators license)• Prepare and Winterize major equipment for seasonal storage

NorthBrook Country ClubAssistant SuperintendentDuties include daily support to the Superintendent and cultural practices of the 18 hole facility. Responsibilities include scheduling, mentoring and monitoring of grounds crew staff. This consists of observing and correcting any course conditions to improve the playability while providing the best allowable customer and membership experience. Other facets to the position include acknowledging the proper and safe working order of equipment, this includes making recommendations and perform mechanical adjustment to allow proper daily routine cultural practices to the turf. Daily inspections on the course include observing for disease pressure, water requirements and playability concerns and report them directly to the Superintendent.Responsibilities• Daily scheduling and work assignments for grounds crew staff• Communicate course conditions and concerns with Clubhouse staff• Cultural practices of turf grass (walk mowing, rolling, spraying) • Tree pruning and removal• Operation of heavy equipment (loaders, skid steer, backhoe)• Mechanical troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding of equipment• Rotary Reel rebuilding and set-up• Mechanical repair• Metal fabrication and welding• Irrigation troubleshooting and repair, Moister management• Aerification and topdressing of playing surfaces• Verify safe and proper use and performance of equipment• Calibrate and apply fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides (WI Applicator License) • Customer service

Sheboygan, Wisconsion

Duties include actively assisting the Irish Course Superintendents with the daily operations and management task to prepare the links style Pete Dye designed course for the 2014, 2015 playing season. Tasks include utilization of supervision skills to direct a diverse staff of 30 + associates. Performed cultural practices to prepare for the 2015 PGA Championship, daily play and seasonal maintenance of turfgrasses. The Irish course is full of unique challenges as it architecture includes grassland and dunes located along the western shores of Lake Michigan and incorporates four meandering stream within the property. The course is composed of Bent grass greens, tee’s and fairways and was ranked 39th in Golf Digest ranking of Americas 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses for 2013/2014.Responsibilities • Manage Crew• Perform daily work assignments• Communicate course conditions and concerns to the Superintendent• Disease Identification• Cultural practices of turfgrass (Managing crew, walk mowing, rolling, spraying, sodding)• Tree removal and pruning• Operation of heavy equipment (loaders, skid steer, backhoe, trenchers, tractors, mowers)• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of equipment• Irrigation troubleshooting repair, Moister management• Aerification and topdressing of playing surfaces• Verify safe and proper use of mechanical equipment• Calibrate and apply fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides (WI Applicators license)• Prepare and Winterize major equipment for seasonal storage

Cleveland, Wi

ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe associate degree in Golf Course Management prepares individuals for amanagement career in the golf industry. Course work emphasizes theory andapplication of skills needed for midmanagement and supervisory level of employmentat golf facilities.PROGRAM OUTCOMES• Manage facilities and staff.• Plan and administer a budget.• Analyze enterprise costs.• Coordinate golf shop operations.• Oversee food and beverage operations.• Utilize computerized records management.• Manage equipment operations.• Marketing of golf opportunities and merchandise.

Manitowoc Wi

Results orientated, hands-on construction, commissioning and repair of custom built aluminum luxury motor yachts and steel commercial vessels with many years of experience in all facets of the industry. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordination of various trades, developing partnerships and building positive rapport with clients, project management, architects, engineering, labor workforce, and vendors. Versed in contractual obligations, estimating, project budget, impeding design problems, documentation preparation and sign-offs during testing and commissioning of mechanical systems. Constructed vessels to specifications of ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) and MCA (UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency) compliance with the most respected custom yacht builder in America.Areas of Expertise • Supervision Team Leader • Team Building & Leadership Safety & Compliance• Construction Planning & Scheduling Organizational & Time Management• Quality Control Management Vendor & Material Management • Propulsion Installations Diesel Main Engine, Gear and Shaft line• Mechanical Pipe Integral Fuel systems• Mechanical Tubing Hydraulics, Fuel and Lube Oil systems• Hydraulic Hose Assembly Parker, Aeroquip, Swagelok• Marine Exhaust Main Engine, Generator • Troubleshooting Design and Operation • Customer Support Technical Operation Procedures • Field Service Troubleshooting/Repair• General Construction Carpentry, Plumbing and Ect.• Fabrication Welding, Lay-out, Drill, Tap, Shear, Brake

Associate'S Degree, Golf Course Operation And Grounds Management

Associate of Applied Science - Golf Management ABOUT THE PROGRAM The associate degree in Golf Course Management prepares individuals.

Advanced Golf Course Management Plant Stress Physiology, Turfgrass Science

Great Lakes School Of Turfgrass Science, Biology, General