Rene George
Golf Course Superintendent
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Dedicated Golf Course Superintendent well-versed in golf course operations, leadership and budget administration. Decisive and organized problem-solver with excellent planning and conflict resolution skills. Adept at controlling costs, enhancing golf course grounds and maintaining efficient operations. Excellent customer service and communication skills with a collaborative nature and strong attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Ashburn Golf Club
Halifax, NS
2018 - Current
- Recruited and trained a solid team which includes mechanic, two assistants, second assistant, horticulturist, and ten grounds keepers.
- Managed purchasing and inventory of supplies such as chemicals, fertilizers and seed.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Managed all facets of irrigation, including moisture management, scheduling, repairs, and pump operations.
- Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and time cultural practices appropriately.
- Prepared and implemented annual and capital budgets in accordance with clubs standards.
- Attended Greens committee meetings and manager meetings.
- Attention to detail with all facets of operation, included but not limited to course conditions and playability, staff culture, budgets, member interactions, and agronomic decisions.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Ashburn Golf Club
Halifax, NS
2015 - 2018
- Scheduled and Delegated tasks to workers daily, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail to provide excellent playing conditions.
- Applied chemical and Fertilizer applications.
- Operated all equipment associated with the course.
- Repaired irrigation, and inspected weekly operation.
- Installed and repaired drainage
- Contoured and sodded greens,tees,fairways,rough
Turf Crew/ Second Assistant
Ashburn Golf Course
Halifax, NS
2013 - 2015
- Maintained all Facets of the club. This included greens, tees, fairways, rough, wooded and fescue areas, clubhouse grounds.
- Changed hole locations.
- Sodded and hex plugged greens.
- Applied granular and foliar fertilizers and wetting agents.
- Responsible weekend leader.
Turf Crew
Links At Penn Hills
Shubenacadie, NS
2011 - 2012
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Assisted with irrigation scheduling and hand watering.
- Applied fertilizer and top dressing
- Completed bunker drainage projects
Education
GreenKeeper University Diploma - Turfgrass Science
GreenKeeper University
Online 01.2023 - Current
Maintaining Golf Courses Certificate - Horticulture
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON 01.2013 - 2014.04
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
Dartmouth, NS 09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Expertise in Bentgrass
Accomplishments
- CGSA, AGSA Member
- Certified Pesticide Applicators License
- Worked proficiently with architect and construction crews to complete a Greens, Bunkers, Surrounds renovation to all 18 holes.
- Grew in sodded USGA spec Bentgrass Greens.
- Grew in hydroseeded Bentgrass Short game facility.
- Completed Syngenta Super U Course.
Timeline
GreenKeeper University Diploma - Turfgrass Science
GreenKeeper University
01.2023 - Current
Maintaining Golf Courses Certificate - Horticulture
University of Guelph
01.2013 - 2014.04
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
09.2001 - 06.2005
Golf Course Superintendent
Ashburn Golf Club
2018 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Ashburn Golf Club
2015 - 2018
Turf Crew/ Second Assistant
Ashburn Golf Course
2013 - 2015
Turf Crew
Links At Penn Hills
2011 - 2012
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