Joshua N. Freese

**** ** **** **** **., Port St Lucie, FL 34952

407-***-**** ad4ma8@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Hands-on career position in Golf Course Management, responsibilities would include:

Management of a multi-course facility and tropical grounds.

Maintenance of existing high-quality resort, public or private course(s) and landscaping of resort quality plants and gardens.

Rehabilitation of improperly maintained golf course.

Positions will utilize my knowledge of Turf grass Management, Landscape and Grounds Management, Horticulture and my excellent management & people skills. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as Head Superintendent (8 years).

Multi-course experience.

Grew in Tif-Eagle greens using No-Till methodology.

All Greens managed to date are ultra-dwarf.

Dealt with local water restrictions currently in place.

Strong communication and excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking crew EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Club Med Sandpiper Bay - Florida Port St. Lucie, FL 1/2018-Present Golf Course/Landscape Superintendent

Managed daily operations of 18-hole championship course and Club Med leisure academies.

Successfully supervised a 15-man work crew in all aspects of golf course maintenance.

Development of work crew schedule and assign work duties to efficiently manage crew with complete supervision approach.

Greatly improved turf conditions with proper maintenance and irrigation.

Supervised all aspects of Fertilization and IPM programs.

Maintain resort quality landscaping including Zen garden, estuaries, and tend to exotic plant and garden upkeep.

Bulldog Land Management West Palm Beach, FL 04/2013-Present Owner/CEO

Managed daily operations of a land clearing company focusing on the removal of invasive tree species.

Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment.

Supervised all aspects of Fertilization and IPM programs. Madison Green Golf Club Royal Palm Beach, FL 10/2011-04/2013 Golf Course Superintendent

Managed daily operations of 18-hole championship course.

Successfully supervised an 8-man crew in all aspects of golf course maintenance.

Greatly improved course conditions within the first year. Thus, increasing member and guest satisfaction.

Supervised all aspects of Fertilization and IPM programs. Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club Boynton Beach, FL 6/09-10/2011 Asst. Golf Course Superintendent

Manage daily operations of 1 of 3 private 18-hole championship courses.

Supervise crew of 15 in all areas of golf course maintenance.

Proficient application of reclaimed water management using the Rain-Bird/Cirrus system.

Supervise all aspects of Fertilization and Integrated Pest Management programs. Magnolia Plantation Golf Club Lake Mary, FL 5/05-8/06 Golf Course Superintendent

Supervised all aspects of construction and grow-in.

Resort quality golf course condition with a five-man crew and modest budget.

Completed all capital improvements in-house, while not affecting conditions.

Proficient in Water Management (Toro Osmac System)

Promptly addressed all membership needs in regard to golf course conditions. St. Andrews Country Club Boca Raton, FL 9/01-7/03

Asst. Golf Course Superintendent

Managed the daily operations of the 36-hole facility, as well as clubhouse grounds, common areas and the tennis facility to the highest standards demanded by the private membership.

Supervised a crew of 40 men and women.

Scheduled and supervised all aspects of the fertilization programs, spray programs

(IPM), as well as all cultural practices (i.e. verticutting, aerifying and top dressing).

Proficient in Water Management (Rain Bird Cirrus, computerized electric and hydraulic systems).

Participated in the renovation and grow-in of the East course and driving range/practice facilities.

EDUCATION:

The University of Georgia Athens, GA 8/98-5/01

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Landscape and Grounds Management; Minors in Turf grass Management and Horticulture.

GPA: 3.0/4.0 (majors/minors)

The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 9/93-6/97 Satisfied undergraduate core curriculum while working full-time as a university employee. Professional Affiliations: Florida Native Plant Society, Past Member GCSAA and PBGCSA Member, The University of Georgia Alumni Association, GCSAA, The University of Georgia Landscape Club, University of Georgia Turf Grass Club, University of Georgia Horticulture Club.

Joshua N. Freese

2049 SE June Park Dr., Port St Lucie, FL 34952

407-***-**** ad4ma8@r.postjobfree.com

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