Project Manager Management

Robert Anthony

**** ******* **., ******, ** *****

Phone: 301-***-**** ? Cell: 410-***-**** ? E-mail: ******@***.***

Versatile, perceptive and achievement-driven Landscaping and Athletic Field

Director, long-respected for advanced abilities in turf management,

landscape design and construction, maintenance, multi-million dollar

project management and budget development and administration. Outstanding

blend of expertise in all areas of research, system implementation, and

installation projects. Effectively communicates with and motivates team

members, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration with an

emphasis on goal attainment. Blends integrity, innovative thinking, and

leadership attributes to ensure first-rate results. Displays strong

decision-making talents, critical thinking skills, and an unwavering drive

to excel. Enthusiastically collaborates with internal colleagues to

achieve established goals and expectations. Personable, persuasive and

highly respected for proven expertise, displaying a positive leadership

approach, and consistently surpassing goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Turf Management / Maintenance

. Project Management

. Water and Irrigation Expertise

. Purchasing & Procurement

. Extensive warm season grass experience

. Budget Administration

. Agronomic Policy Development

. Hiring / Supervision / Training

QUALIFICATIONS IN ACTION

PD&E LLC/United States Naval Academy/ Annapolis, Md, 11/09 to 05/10

Project manager

. Direct daily operations for the successful management of well over 400

acres of pristinely landscaped grounds and athletic fields for one of

the nation's premiere University campuses.

. Apply proven leadership talents to direct a crew of 25 in the

execution of daily tasks to preserve the highest standards of quality

for the US Navy.

. Specify and purchase all necessary equipment and related supplies to

carry out detailed objectives.

. Utilize extensive Bermudagrass and synthetic field knowledge to daily

manage seven athletic fields for nationally recognized Division I

athletic program.

. Develop agronomic programs to upgrade and improve both Bermuda and

synthetic fields previously neglected regarding cutting edge

management practices to increase quality of play and player safety.

Raffles Resort / Canouan Island, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, West Indies,

02/08 to 11/09

Director of Landscaping (raffles.canouan.com)

. Strategically direct the landscaping function for a five star hotel

based in Singapore, ranked at #4 worldwide in 2008 for its

exclusivity, high profile clientele, and superior standards of

service.

. Leverage demonstrated leadership talents to manage and maintain +300

acres of lush tropical landscape with responsibility for upgrades,

turf management, pest control, and outdoor lighting among others.

. Seamlessly manage maintenance functions with zero disruption and

inconvenience to all resort guests, which consist

of some of the world's wealthiest and most famous celebrities and high

profile people.

. Provide leadership and direction to 43 staff members in the execution

of daily roles and responsibilities and foster a team-based

environment where staff work cooperatively to achieve common goals.

. Direct the purchasing and procurement function for all landscaping

products and equipment, sourcing high quality products from US

suppliers at competitive prices, improving bottom line profitability.

. Develop and administer the annual operating and capital budgets,

demonstrated solid financial acumen in minimizing costs and reducing

expenditure while maintaining quality standards and improving net

profits

Selected Achievements

. Earned senior management recognition for directly contributing to

resort success, helping it to achieve its #4 ranking in 2008 as voted

by Conde Nast travelers, a supreme achievement in the hospitality

industry.

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University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 10/03 to 02/08

Director of Athletic Turf Management

. Recruited to develop a turf management program of NFL caliber for an

athletic program that consistently produces nationally ranked teams.

. Skillfully managed a broad range of complex projects from planning to

successful conclusion, executing +$2.75 million worth of field

construction and renovation over a challenging 30-month period.

. Developed and maintained strategic business alliances with vendors and

suppliers, and managed the purchasing function for required materials

and equipment, minimizing costs and expenditure.

. Conducted daily inspections of each field, evaluated systems, turf

varieties, reinforcement techniques, irrigation systems and moisture

and temperature controls to ensure highest standards of performance.

. Established and enforced the agronomic policy for each field including

native soil and 100% sand based root zones, ensuring compliance with

all operational and maintenance procedures.

. Handled a broad range of additional priorities including budget

planning and administration, strategic planning, staff leadership and

supervision, documentation, reporting, and presentations.

Selected Achievements

. Developed plans for a renovation of Chevy Chase Bank Field at Byrd

Stadium, providing recommendations to replace a heavy native soil

field with zero internal drainage to a 100% sand based, heated playing

surface.

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 2000 to 2003

Director of Athletic Turf Management

. Managed a broad workload with responsibility for policy development,

equipment/material selection and purchasing, reporting, proposal

development, documentation, and system selection and implementation.

. Directed a six-month research project on synthetic turfgrass options

and traveled throughout the U.S. to view national sites and speak with

NFL and Division 1 groundskeepers about new infill synthetics.

. Prepared comprehensive reports, recommendations, and proposals on the

selection of the new system brand and premium installation methods for

senior management review and analysis.

. Facilitated project management meetings to identify resource

requirements, schedule workflow, evaluate material requirements,

resolve problems and enhance the flow of communication across all

parties.

Selected Achievements

. Successfully project managed the installation of the new system from

planning to execution, coordinating each project phase to ensure

compliance with established timelines and project schedules.

Green Bay Packers Football Club, Green Bay, WI, 1998 to 2000

Head Groundskeeper

. Specifically recruited to manage Lambeau Field, one of the two most

sophisticated playing surfaces in the National Football league.

. Merged strong motivational and organizational talents to execute a

challenging project that included the installation and construction of

the Lambeau Field playing surface with Bluegrass turf.

. Managed each project phase including the laser grading of root zone

mix, a full field irrigation installation, and the installation of

moisture and temperature sensors within the root zone.

. Applied an in-depth understanding of field management for the NFL

franchise to implement agronomic policy, manage budgets, execute

training camps and mini camps, and manage game days successfully.

Selected Achievements

. Recognized for successfully improving field performance, generating

revenue through effective field and game day management, and

demonstrating expertise in all aspects of the groundskeeping function.

Earlier Professional Experience:

Senior Assistant Field Manager, Baltimore Ravens Football Club, Owings

Mills, MD, 1996 to 1998

First Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Morris County Golf Club,

Convent Station, NJ, 1994 to 1996

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Field Advisor, Athletic Turf Maintenance and Technology Magazine

Field Advisor, Turfgrass Trends Magazine

Periodic Author, Stadia Magazine and various Turfgrass Publications

Consultant, Dallas Cowboys, Valley Ranch Practice Facility, 2002

Consultant, Dallas Cowboys San Antonio Summer Camp Facility, 2003

EDUCATION

B.S. Ornamental Horticulture, Delaware Valley College of Science and

Agriculture, Doylestown, PA

Emphasis in Turf Grass Science and Management / Landscape Design

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Sports Turf Managers Association Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America

Chesapeake Chapter - STMA Former Board Member Texas Chapter -

STMA

CPR/ First Aid Certified OSHA General

Construction Certification

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