William Jones

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8765 E. Glenview Terrace
Rochester, NY 12345
716/555-1357
Objective

To secure a position as golf course superintendent at a progressive private golf club seeking to implement long-range improvement plan.

Summary of Qualifications

• Experienced in greens construction and renovation.
• Excellent management abilities developed through implementation of hands-on management style.
• Regularly participate in continuing education in business administration and advancements in turfgrass management techniques, technologies and theories.

Accomplishments

• Reconstructed nine greens to USGA specifications.
• Planned and managed construction of two practice greens.
• Researched and installed automatic irrigation system throughout course tees, greens and fairways with resulting water and labor saving recouping capital investment in three years.
• Installed new drainage system on nine holes.
• Planned and supervised construction of continuous cart path specially designed for maximum accessibility by disabled golfers.
• Developed turfgrass sod nursery to meet all course’s sod needs. Generated $3,500 income annually by selling extra sod to local landscapers.

Professional Experience

Glenview Country Club- Rochester, New York
1986-Present
Golf Course Superintendent
18-hole course, driving range, two practice greens. Private club with 750 golfing members. Staff of 15.

Cedardale Golf Club- Albany, New York
1983-1985
Golf Course Superintendent
18-hole golf course. Private club with 400 members. Staff of 12.

Shadyview Golf & Country Club- Syracuse, New York
1981-1983
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
18-hole golf course. Private club with 600 golfing members. Staff of nine.

Education

B.S. in Agronomy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts

Professional Achievements

Integrated Plant Management Specialist, GCSAA Environmental Management Program
Specialization earned in 1993

Memberships

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Member since 1979

Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association
Chapter Liaison, 1992
Member since 1981