Resume: Golf Course Superintendent or Grounds Manager
Position Level:
mid to upper
Describe Your Ideal Job:
Experience:
Berry Hills Country Club
Charleston, West Virginia
1987 through 2008
Position: Golf Course and Grounds Superintendent
Course description: 18 holes, built in 1952, $690,000 maintenance budget, course designed by William Gordon; Greens: Annual bluegrass and Bent-grass; Tees: Bermudagrass and Ryegrass; Fairways: Bermudagrass; Irrigation system: Toro LTC plus
Responsibilities
– All golf course maintenance, including; mowing, cultural turf practices, fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation, personnel management, purchasing and irrigation.
– Clay tennis court maintenance
– Responsible for the financial results and quality standards of the operation
Achievements
– Prepared the golf course to WVGA standards for the 2008 West Virginia Open
– Raised quality standards of golf course by preparing the course in championship standards daily
– Supervised construction and grow-in of the following: USGA green, course bunkers, practice range target greens, the enlargement of two tee complexes and a fairway re-sodding (row planted Bermuda-grass)
– Supervised the installation and upgrade of a Toro irrigation system and Flowtronex pump station (project was under budget and completed on-time)
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John C. Cummings, CGCS
Chartiers Country Club
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1985 through 1987
Position: Golf Course Superintendent
Course description: Course opened in 1924; 18 holes; private membership; designed by Willie Park Jr.; Irrigation system: Toro and Buckner; Greens: Annual bluegrass/Bentgrass; Tees: Bentgrass; Fairways: Bentgrass/Annual bluegrass; GC Maintenance budget: $450,000
Responsibilities
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Skills:
– Advanced agronomic knowledge
– Certified Golf Course Superintendent
– Exceptional communication skills
– Managed tasks and the crews responsible
– Evaluated equipment for use and replacement
– Experienced in golf course preparation for tournament conditions
– Experienced with all renovation needs of a golf course; including: greens, tees, fairways, drainage, bunkers, cart paths and irrigation systems
– Personal traits: self-motivated, forward thinking, energetic
– Proficient in Toro Site Pro irrigation control systems
– Proven business skills (including budgeting and financial monitoring)
– Served as President, Director and on various committees for the West Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association - Distinguished Service Award – 1992
– United States Golf Association Green Section committee member
Education:
The Ohio State University
Fields of Expertise:
BS - Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Administration, Site Maintenance Operations
Licenses:
WV- Certified Pesticide Applicator
Preferred Work Schedule:
Daytime hours (Mon-Sat)
Desired Location:
Mid Atlantic region
Desired Compensation: $60,000 to 80,000/year
Willing To Relocate: Yes - I am willing to relocate.
Languages Spoken: English
Duration Options: Full Time
Contact Info for this Resume or C.V.
John Cummings
130 Summit Park Circle
Elkview WV 25071
Phone: (304) 965-0995Email:
Mobile: (304) 541-3676
