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Ryan Quigley

Sherwood Park,AB

Summary

  • Dynamic and results driven Turfgrass Manager and leader with 7 years of hands on experience at a premier private club.
  • Recognized for honesty, dependability, and adaptability, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to both physical and mental tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills that facilitate effective staff leadership and the efficient collection and management of golf course data.
  • A self-starter mindset enabling efficient, independent work and continuous personal and professional growth.
  • High-energy, positive approach to leadership, with a proven ability to motivate and support team members effectively
  • Experienced in workplace safety and employee engagement, having actively contributed to safety and social committees to enhance workplace culture and safety standards

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Intern

Glendale Golf & Country Club
04.2022 - Current
  • Train employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to club protocols.
  • Delegate and adapt daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and club needs to maintain excellent member satisfaction while adhering to timelines.
  • Ensure quality control across all areas of the property, upholding and maintaining club standards consistently.
  • Plan, calculate and apply fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Manage golf course irrigation through repairs, adjustments, audits, and system updates to enhance efficiency and performance.
  • Conduct in depth moisture management through daily moisture readings, visual inspections, hand-watering, and nightly irrigation setup.
  • Identify turfgrass issues, including compaction, disease, and dry spots, to maintain optimal turf health and appearance.
  • Create and manage spreadsheets for budgets, inventory, scheduling and golf course data.
  • Ensure safe workplace habits to reduce equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
  • Reel and bedknife disassembly, sharpening and setup.
  • Identify project equipment and personal required for turf and construction projects to ensure efficient planning and execution.

Turf Care Crew Member

Glendale Golf & Country Club
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Operation of turfgrass equipment for greens, tees, fairways, rough and other areas of the golf course.
  • Use of heavy equipment such as skid steer, mini excavator and trenchers.
  • Understand and apply wintercovering of greens and other golf course surfaces
  • Execute drainage and bunker projects, utilizing small equipment for precise grading and effective results.
  • Remove tree stumps, roots, debris and waste from golf course property.
  • Ensure the details and cleanliness of property facilities and surfaces to meet club standards.
  • Maintain ponds and surrounding vegetation to ensure a clean and well-manicured appearance.

Education

Turfgrass Management

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Olds, AB
10-2024

Additional Information

Mike Nelson, Glendale Golf & Country Club Golf Course Superintendent - 780-977-2486

Jeff Hoffart, Glendale Golf & Country Club Sr. Assistant Superintendent - 780-850-0343

Chris Prodahl, Priddis Greens Golf Course Superintendent - 780-231-6048

Timeline

Senior Intern

Glendale Golf & Country Club
04.2022 - Current

Turf Care Crew Member

Glendale Golf & Country Club
04.2018 - 12.2021

Turfgrass Management

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Ryan Quigley