Sales Representative Manager
Resume:
Greenville, SC
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I want to join your team in Operations and Production. My background of team
development and leadership combined with my organization skills and ability to multi
task while keeping my eye on the end goal would provide your company with a leader to
deliver the functions of your next Value Stream Supervisor. I would love the opportunity
to show you the skills and professional work experience I have developed that would
prove to be an asset to your team.
My applicable skills for this position includes regional sales experience, management of
operating budgets exceeding 1 million dollars, personnel management with multi-cultural
backgrounds, working with international equipment manufactures to assure proper
inventories, detailed record keeping, negotiating large bids on jobs and equipment,
problem solving and 360 degree communication. These skills were gained in my career
successes as a golf course manager and also equipment regional sales representative.
I know that being a winner means relationships, problem solving, and a “no excuse
attitude” are characteristics that guarantee success. I look forward to speaking with you
about this position and elaborating on my experiences and how I can serve and excel in
your role as Value Stream Supervisor.
Sincerely,
David A. Smith
DAVID SMITH
420 Woolridge Way Greer, South Carolina 29650 864-***-**** *************@*****.***
Objective To secure the position of Value Streams Supervisor and develop my
professional skill set to be the best in the industry with your company.
Education Strayer University Greenville, SC
Enrolled in BS in International Business Minoring in Marketing online program.
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
Associate of Applied Science in Turfgrass Management.
United States Air Force Academy Prep School Colorado Springs, CO
Graduated with a secured Appointment to the Air Force Academy
Work Experience October 2010 to March 2011 STEC Equipment Anderson, SC
South East Regional Sales Representative
Identified and developed sales markets in the south east.
Worked with world re-noun equipment manufactures to increase
product feedback from customers and develop new ideas for
productivity.
Secured meetings and facilitated purchase agreements with
customers.
Responsible for company truck upkeep and records.
Worked with Director of Sales and Marketing to develop a
focused group marketing pitch for 2011 marketing year.
2006 to 2010 The Cliffs Valley Travelers Rest, SC
Assistant Superintendent
18 holes, private, Ben Wright design, 25,000 annual rounds,
Bentgrass greens, 419 Bermuda tees, fairways, and rough. Also
Referred to by Resort Living Magazine as "the most
comprehensive and impressive club membership in the world,”
and recently ranked as a Top 10 US Golf Community by Travel +
Leisure Golf.
Responsible for course conditioning and preparation for the
BMW Pro AM charity tournament 2006 and 2007. Worked with
PGA Tour Agronomist to meet tournament playing expectations.
Manage 18 holes of Dominate bentgrass greens with an A1-A4
putting green and nursery green.
Attend quarterly greens advisory meetings to provide
communication to membership on golf course operations.
Prepare monthly variance statements for Golf Maintenance
representation during clubs financial meetings.
Maintain the USGA’S 20% surface impact aerification program.
Fluent Spanish speaking skills involving daily golf course
maintenance.
Successful in growing bentgrass greens during the summer heat
stress in the transition zone.
Worked with agronomic soil consultant to develop a fertility
program on greens, tees and fairways for the 2007-2009.
Renovated tees to provide level playing surface and to provide
adequate drainage.
Constructed a 6,400 sq ft USGA spec A1-A4 nursery green.
Organized and managed the renovation of 130 catch basins.
Responsible for training assistants, spray and irrigation
technicians.
Manage 26 individuals with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Wellness and safety captain for the Golf maintenance dept.
2004 to 2006 Laurel Oak Country Club Sarasota, FL
Assistant Superintendent, East Course
36 holes, private, Gary Player design. West course was renovated
in the summer of 2005 by Rees Jones, 4.5 million dollar project.
Renovation included the rebuilding of all greens, tees, and
bunkers; the installation of a Toro Osmac irrigation system, cart
paths, and new subsurface drainage; and complete re-grassing of
the golf course.
Responsible for managing one of two 18-hole golf courses, a
Gary Player signature design
Renovated East Course irrigation system by replacing impact
heads with rotary heads and installing new satellite controllers
throughout the course
Collaborated with Director of Golf Operations, Adam Wright, to
oversee contractors during the construction process of the West
Course.
Assisted with the development and execution of an agronomic
plan for the grow-in of 419 Bermuda grass tees, fairways, rough,
and nineteen USGA spec TifEagle greens.
Maintained 18-holes that supported a membership accustom to
having 36-holes to play during the West Course renovation.
Witnessed the differences in managing TifEagle vs. TifDwarf
greens.
Hands on experience with Toro Osmac and Rainbird Nimbus II
irrigation systems.
Working knowledge with Watertronics and Flowtronics pump
stations.
Implemented 2nd Assistant training programs for chemical and
fertilizer applications.
Installed over two miles of subsurface drainage.
Executed summer mole cricket program.
Responsible for nematode control on greens.
2001 to 2004 Carolina Country Club Raleigh, NC
Crew Member/Intern
Every aspect of general course maintenance.
Learned to identify and manage heat stress on bentgrass greens.
Learned to identify diseases on cool season and warm season
turfgrass.
Assisted Superintendent in building a USGA spec nursery green.
Professional Affiliations
Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA) Member since
2001.
Carolina Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (CGCSAA)
Member since 2006.
Upstate Turfgrass Association (UTA) Member since 2007.
Professional References
Adam Ellison, GCS
Golf Course Superintendent
Grasslands Country Club
Lakeland, FL
David Taylor
Owner
STEC Equipment
Anderson, SC
Jason Sentell
Director of Sales and Marketing
STEC Equipment
Anderson, SC
David Sawyer, GM
General Manager
The Cliffs Valley
Travelers Rest, SC
Matthew Stevens, GCS
Golf Course Superintendent
The Cliffs Valley
Travelers Rest, SC
Adam Wright, CGCS
Regional Sales Representative, FL
X-Caliber
Sarasota, FL
Harry Shuemann, CGCS
Agronomist
PGA Tour
Pointe Vedra Beach, FL
Tony Bisbee, GCS
Golf Course Superintendent
The Cliffs at Glassy
Landrum, SC
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