STEPHEN A. SMITH ***** Canal Dr. Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042

305-***-**** acuywb@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure an upper level management position where continued company growth and diverse expertise is required. SUMMARY

Multi-faceted, dedicated, problem solving manager with an extraordinary record of budgetary administration and an astounding ability to understand the infrastructure complexities of a business. Repeatedly demonstrated the ability to learn and excel with new job responsibilities. A respectful, motivated, and team building human resource supervisor who works with an individual’s skill sets to maximize their effectiveness. Excellent communicator of goals and expectations. Committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence.

SELECTED SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Manage staffs of up to 19 people with varying skill sets.

Institute programs to improve all facets pertaining to the successful operation of outside properties.

Reputation as a golf course superintendent with an attention to detail.

Evaluate all agronomic issues, design and implement recovery plan.

Stunning floral and seasonal displays.

Propose and implement successful equipment fleet turnover/enhancement schedule

Extensive knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair.

Design, propose and construct bunker and tee complexes.

Extensive drainage design and installation experience.

Maintain state mandated environmental records.

Reduce purchasing costs of various products by up to 50% while maintaining quality This was achieved through extensive evaluations of distributors, incentive buying and inventory control.

Consult with membership liaisons as to path, programs and procedures for the country club properties

Obtain bids and oversee contractors for projects and services PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Landscaping/Landscaping Manager 2012-present Casa Marina Resort and Reach Resort, Key West, FL

2 of the 27 Waldorf Astoria properties in operation Evaluate and improve agronomic practices at the premier Key West resorts. Head Golf Course Superintendent 2008 - 2012

Rock Ridge Country Club, Newtown, CT

Establish and implement improved agronomic programs to a heavily used private country club. Head Golf Course Superintendent 1997 – 2008

Lake Waramaug Country Club, New Preston, CT

Maintain private country club property including Geoffrey Cornish redesigned golf course, clubhouse grounds, tennis surrounds, and beach front property.

STEPHEN A. SMITH _

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough, NY 1994 – 1996 Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Old Oaks Country Club, Purchase, NY 1993 – 1994 Turfgrass Student Intern, The Stanwich Club, Greenwich, CT 1992 – 1992 Computer System Engineer, Digital Equipment Corporation, Multiple offices in MA and NH 1987 – 1991 COLLEGIATE EDUCATION

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst 1993 Associate of Science, Turfgrass Management – 3.98 GPA, Lear Graduate Central New England College of Technology, Westborough MA 1988 Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Management – cum laude CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Certified Golf Course Superintendent 2002 - 2015 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Supervisory Pesticide License 1997 - 2012 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 1992 - 2013 Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents 1998 - 2012 Board of Director – Social and Welfare Chairman 2009 – 2011 Board of Director – Membership Chairman 2012

Connecticut Clippings Newsletter Editor 2011

Chapter Delegate to Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 2011