Richard C. Smith, CGCS
3333 Ocean Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 66666 555.302.0959
rcsmith@aol.com

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Objective

To secure a position as Golf Course Superintendent managing a resort complex with at least 27 holes.
Summary of Qualifications

• Motivated professional seeking a position as Head Golf Course Superintendent
• Specialist in maintaining top-quality turfgrass in heavy traffic situations
• Successful experience included three resort courses averaging 65,000 rounds per year
• Exceptional executive, management, and communications skills
• Strong agronomic and business background supplemented by continuing education

Experience

Golf Course Superintendent
Oakmont Resort and Country Club Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
27-hole resort facility, $850,000 maintenance budget, 40,000 rounds, staff of 18 1994 to Present
• Renovated four holes in preparation for LPGA Tour event, held annually since 1990
• Devised, in cooperation with golf professional, speed-of-play program resulting in rounds increasing by 15%, average rounds decreasing by 35 minutes, and 15% increase in revenues
• Rebuilt driving range complex including tee box area, and surrounding rock formations
• Researched and installed a new irrigation software which resulted in 10% decrease in water use and implemented a long-term water conservation program
• Created a membership feedback program to enhance golfer enjoyment and membership involvement in golf course improvement projects

Golf Course Superintendent
White Pines Resort White Sulphur Springs, Virginia
18-hole resort facility, $560,000 maintenance budget, 30,000 rounds, staff of 15 1987 to 1994
• Upgraded drainage system to host 1986 USGA Mid-Amateur championship
• Built greenhouse and hired full-time, permanent horticulturist to enhance landscaping
• Distributed news releases and photos which resulted in features in regional travel and state golf association magazines, 22% increase in hotel bookings, and 16% increase in golf rounds

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Sunny Groves Resort Kissimmee, Florida 1983 to 1987
• Managed one of two 18-hole golf courses and directly supervised nine of the 27-member staff
• Researched capital equipment purchase options and presented recommendation reports to superintendent
• Conducted all new employee equipment safety training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, with minor in Business Administration
Clemson University -- Clemson, South Carolina
Professional Affiliations
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America -- Member since 1983
Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association -- Member since 1983
Papers Presented
“Satisfying Your Membership While Maintaining Your Golf Course”
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 2002 Golf Course Conference Show
“Teaming With the Pro to Manage Tournament Play”
Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association 2001 Annual Meeting
References
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