Country Club West Virginia
Resume:
JAMES WELLING
Roanoke, West Virginia 26447
I implement a hands on way of managing and have carefully devoted myself to a variety of courses. With over 19 years in the Golf Maintenance World, I’ve engaged at some of the oldest golf courses from Ohio, Alabama, West Virginia and abroad. This in fact, has enabled me to do nearly every undertaking required to successfully run any course. Furthermore, I have aimed to take all these experiences to deliver outstanding course conditions and meet any budget at every level.
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• West Virginia Commercial
Pesticide License
• WVGCSA Local Chapter Member
• Newly GCSAA Grass Roots
Ambassador for W.V.
• Renewed & updated The Palmer
Course at Stonewall Resort, and
Burning Tree Country Club
• GCSAA Class A Superintendent
• Procuring (CGCS) Class
• Certified Davey First Aide & CPR
Trained
• Certified Davey Chainsaw Operator
• Ohio State University
ATI -Wooster
A.A.S. Turfgrass Maintenance
• Kent State University
A.A.S. Geology & Petroleum
Engineering
INTERNSHIPS:
1994: Doral Resort and Spa (Trump
National) “Blue Monster”
1995: Hyatt Britannia Grand Cayman
Island B.W.I.
**References Upon Request
WORK EXPERIENCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2023– Current:
Head Superintendent
The Palmer Course at Stonewall
2022– 2023
Head Superintendent
Burningtree Country Club
2020– 2022:
Director of Golf Course
Maintenance at Legend Lake
2017-2020:
Superintendent
Highland Park Golf course
2015-2016:
Assistant Superintendent
Shaker Heights Country Club
2004-2015:
Owner/Operator
Fed Ex
2002-2003:
Assistant Superintendent
Towson Country Club
1999—2002:
Assistant Superintendent
Beechmont Country Club
1996—1999:
Lawn Care Specialist
Tru-Green/Chemlawn
1995-1996:
Assistant Superintendent
Ohio Prestwick Country Club
1995-1996:
2nd Assistant Superintendent
Brookside Country Club
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Directs and assists the staff on the planting of new vegetation, the replacement, spraying, pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs, the preparation of soil plant beds for aesthetically pleasing arrangements and tending to high stress areas.
Provides detailed annual plan for the various property levels and the designated landscaping areas. Includes rotational design to provide facility with fresh, eye-catching, interesting and pleasant atmosphere.
Manages an aggressive water usage tracking plan and irrigation systems and provides monthly reporting on retaining ponds, wells and other water source usage. Recruits, supervises and retains maintenance staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations and exercises disciplinary action.
Provides technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions. Oversees subordinates in proper and safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and power equipment. Plans and budgets for additional or replacement capital equipment. Supervises and participates in the application and recording of chemical applications (fertilizers and pesticides) on the Club's grounds in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Supervises and controls all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course Operations, including payroll, supplies, chemicals and fertilizers. Maintains records and completes required reporting. Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.
Schedules maintenance practices around member play and outings to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption to members.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs. Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work.
Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel. Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public.
Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products. Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play. Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments.
Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens.
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