Chris Weaver
Trabuco Canyon
Summary
To reengage in a position as a Golf Course Superintendent where my passion for the industry can be reignited.
Golf Course Superintendent adept at overseeing all property areas, including the clubhouse, course, and out buildings. Offering many years of progressive experience. Strong attention to detail and good planning skills.
Successful at maintaining cost controls, improving course grounds and keeping operations smooth and efficient. Exceptional skills in building long-lasting relationships with staff and club members alike.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Parks and Landscape
Aliso Viejo Community Association-AVCA
Aliso Viejo
09.2020 - Current
- Duties include contractor oversight, management of 8 Million dollar budget, vendor management, contract management, bid procurement and collaboration with key stakeholders for the management of 21 parks and 600 acres of landscape including hardscape, parking lots, 5 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 2 tennis courts, 9 baseball fields, 19 soccer fields and 3 softball fields, musco lighting, playgrounds, restrooms, dog park and hiking trails.
- Other duties include safety inspections for playground equipment, work order management, and personnel management.
Sr. Enhancement Manger
Brightview
Santa Ana
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Proven sales of enhancement services to clients, with or without base maintenance contracts with a significant concentration on design/build projects in excess of 2 million annually.
- Duties included estimating all of the department bids, scheduling and directing personnel and resources towards providing quality, cost-effective enhancement services to clients, supporting the Account Manager(s) in estimating, design and client meetings as needed.
- Oversight of 2-6 service teams. Responsible for training and developing these individuals and providing day-to-day operational scheduling and guidance.
Associate Consultant
Monarch Environmental
Mission Viejo
04.2012 - 08.2015
- Oversee multiple HOA accounts as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the Landscape Company as a consultant acting on the behalf of the association to ensure performance criteria, water conservation, and ensuring cost effective implementation of all landscape issues.
- Monitored project timelines and deliverables to maintain client satisfaction.
Principal
LCG LANDSACPE
Corona
03.2004 - 04.2012
- President/CEO. Raise .600 K capital for start up of landscape company specializing in native habitat and water conservation projects.
- Staff company, Create and implement policies and procedures.
- Procure over 6 million in revenue with public, private and federal projects, design/build projects, Irrigation design, Estimating and project management.
- Advocated for sustainable practices in landscape design and implementation.
Golf Course Superintendent
Casta Del Sol
Mission Viejo
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Golf course superintendent for this Ted Robison small but very profitable municipal golf course.
- Dealt with high rounds and heavy traffic.
- Managed 6-8 man crew and golf cart maintenance staff.
- Managed difficult growing conditions with poor soils and reclaimed water.
Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Copper Valley (Formerly Saddle Creek Golf Club)
Copperopolis
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Head Golf Course Superintendent for this high end Carter Morrish Designed Resort facility.
- Managed over 30 Employees and a 1.2 million dollar annual maintenance budget for this 120 Acre facility.
- Responsible for grow-in conditions, day to day operations, equipment fleet, cart fleet, water management in heavy clay soils and cool season grasses in extreme heat.
Education
A.S. - Horticulture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology and Entomology
Penn State University Turf grass Management Technical Program
Skills
- Turf Management
- Crew Management
- Construction Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Irrigation
Certification
- California Driver's License
- California Department of Pesticide Qualified Applicators License, 159320
Groups
- Sports Turf Managers Association, Present
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, 01/01/96, 12/31/04
Timeline
Director of Parks and Landscape
Aliso Viejo Community Association-AVCA
09.2020 - Current
Sr. Enhancement Manger
Brightview
09.2015 - 05.2018
Associate Consultant
Monarch Environmental
04.2012 - 08.2015
Principal
LCG LANDSACPE
03.2004 - 04.2012
Golf Course Superintendent
Casta Del Sol
01.2001 - 01.2004
Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Copper Valley (Formerly Saddle Creek Golf Club)
01.1996 - 01.2001
A.S. - Horticulture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology and Entomology
Penn State University Turf grass Management Technical Program