Director of Grounds

• Sep 2021 - Present

Director of Grounds

• Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

Superintendent of Grounds

• Nov 2013 - Aug 2020

Manage the grounds at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club which spans over 220 acres of lush vegetation at Orlando, Florida’s premier Resort, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort.The 18-Hole Championship Golf Course was designed by noted golf architect Robert Cupp Jr., to create the perfect setting for challenging golf and a scenic blend of native Florida wildlife and tropical vegetation.

Assistant Superintendent

• Nov 2010 - Nov 2013

Manged the 500 acre grounds of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando at Grande Lakes Resort which boasts a 500 room Ritz-Carlton Hotel and a 1500 Room J.W. Marriott Hotel. A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the golf course blends into the natural Central Florida landscape, protecting natural resources and habitats while enhancing the overall golf experience. Designed by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman, the course blends a variety of hazards to provide a challenging but fair test of a golfer's abilities resulting in an atmosphere reminiscent of a private course. Grande Lakes Orlando has been recognized for its commitment to the environment and is pleased to announce that The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Endorsed by the United States Golf Association, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses provides information and excellence to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect national resources. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando is also GEO Certified™, a symbol designating that a golf facility has met a credible standard in the areas of nature, water, energy, supply chain, pollution control and community, and is committed to continually improve. Show less

Superintendent

• Feb 2008 - Nov 2010

:: Managed 1 Assistant Superintendent, 2 Mechanics, 1 Ad-Min, and 16 Groundskeepers:: Developed agronomic and long term improvement plans:: Supervised successful completion of capital projects:: Performed inventorying, purchasing, and management of 1.2 million dollar budget:: Golfweeks America’s Top 100 Resort Courses; #68

Assistant Superintendent

• Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

:: Managed 1 Assistant Superintendent, 2 Mechanics, 1 Ad-Min, and 16 Groundskeepers:: Developed agronomic and long term improvement plans:: Supervised successful completion of capital projects:: Performed inventorying, purchasing, and management of 1.2 million dollar budget:: Golfweeks America’s Top 100 Resort Courses; #68

Assistant Superintendent

• Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

:: Managed 1 Mechanic, 1 Ad-Min, and 10 Groundskeepers:: Developed and monitored daily assignments and quality of work:: Oversaw wall to wall overseeding:: Performed maintenance and repairs on Rainbird hydraulic irrigation system

Intern

• 2005 - 2006

:: Emphasized all aspects of daily crew management and tournament preparation :: Administered pesticide and fertilizer applications :: Assisted PGA Tour officials with preparation of John Deere Classic :: Golf Digests America’s 100 Greatest Courses; #74 :: Emphasized all aspects of daily crew management and tournament preparation :: Administered pesticide and fertilizer applications :: Assisted PGA Tour officials with preparation of John Deere Classic :: Golf Digests America’s 100 Greatest Courses; #74

Groundskeeper / Chemical Applicator

• 2001 - 2005

:: Administered pesticide and fertilizer applications :: Built and remodeled sand bunkers and drainage systems :: Completed field repair on Toro irrigation system :: Performed routine maintenance on Toro equipment :: Administered pesticide and fertilizer applications :: Built and remodeled sand bunkers and drainage systems :: Completed field repair on Toro irrigation system :: Performed routine maintenance on Toro equipment