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Waukegan, Il

Skokie, Il.

Palm Beach, Florida

Created, implemented and oversaw annual operations budget over $1m, to cover 100 acres.Increased golf course aesthetics, playability and membership while operating with a budget that was 10 percent less than any previous budgets.Coordinated and constructed all major renovation projects and new additions for the golf course architect, including the construction of a new irrigation pump house and station, new greens, tees, bunkers and short game area.Developed and introduced intense agronomic maintenance programs for golf course that dramatically transformed the golf course quality, therefore increasing membership and revenue.Restructured golf maintenance department and brought outsourced practices in-house which made department more effective, efficient and budget conscious.Brought in new members such as Ernie Els, Steve Marino, Keegan Bradley, Russ Cochran, Olin Browne and Will McKenzie during tenure.

Managed, oversaw and recorded all daily management practices on 250 acres.Supervised, trained and directed a crew of 30 greenkeepers.Maintained golf course at tournament level daily that met Nick Price’s criteria. Collaborated with Superintendent on maintenance budget and capital purchases in excess of $2m.

Oslo, Norway

Renovated bentgrass greens after winter desiccation from snow melt. Learned and executed agronomic maintenance practices in Continental/Polar region.

Vilamoura, Portugal

Graded contours in fairways, semi rough and rough areas with specialized equipment.Learned key procedures and associated problems with golf course construction.Prepared and seeded all semi rough and rough areas

Hilton Head Island, Sc

Prepared the course for the 2002 WorldCom Classic.Over-seeded golf course for winter transition and aerified course for summer transition.Learned the safe handling and application of fertilizers/pesticides, including record keeping.Experienced irrigation construction/repair and maintenance.

Surrey, England, Uk

Prepared course for the world class tournaments, The Volvo PGA, The World Matchplay.Learned Heathland and Parkland maintenance techniques to meet high customer expectations.

Troon, Scotland, Uk

Experienced traditional Scottish techniques for golf course maintenance.Met daily maintenance requirements with limited machinery and workforce.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Sports Surface Technology

Graduated, Best Student 2005

Higher National Diploma, Golf Course Management, Hnd