COSTATERRA GOLF & OCEAN CLUB

MELIDES, PORTUGAL

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, 2021–PRESENT

Premier private resort known for exceptional golf course conditions and outstanding member services.

– Lead a large operation and crew on a vast property of over 700 acres with a keen eye for detail; attract and develop local talent at all levels of course maintenance to create a highly functional team.

– Assist in the preparation and execution of a 3€ million golf course budget and capital plans.

– Implement new technology to assist with efficiency, including GPS sprayers, digital job board, agronomic planning software, inventory management and more.

– Scheduled and developed best irrigation practices optimizing water usage that enhanced course playability for a demanding membership.

– Responsible for chemical planning ensuring proper mixing, calibration, application and records complying with local laws

– Joined construction of the first Discovery Land Property in Europe, expanding learning in proper construction methods, proper grow-in and post-construction practices.

– Supervised course construction updates, including planting of ornamental plants shrubs and trees.

– Maintained community lawns, resort grass sports facilities and a 18th hole tom Fazio signature Golf course, in consistent playing conditions year-round with a keen eye for detail

– Successfully diagnosed and implemented agronomy strategies to correct turfgrass problems such as insects, weeds, diseases, organic accumulation.

MERION GOLF CLUB

ARDMORE, PA

ASSISTANT-IN-TRAINING, 2019

36-hole championship facility designed by Hugh Wilson.

– Gained experience maintaining a top 10 world-class golf facility for a demanding membership.

– Participated in agronomy meetings to expand agronomic knowledge and leadership.

– Conducted plant protection applications with emphasis on tissue testing analysis.

– Acquired talents in the skill and art of water management to ensure quality turf with minimal inputs.

– Successfully assisted in detail-oriented tasks like course setup for daily play and special events.

CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB

CHARLOTTE, NC

TURFGRASS INTERN, 2018–2019

36-hole private facility designed by Rees Jones and John Fought.

– Exposed to a variety of different techniques and strategies to successfully manage cool and warm season turfgrasses in the difficult transition zone climate.

– Gained hands-on experience and training in all facets of golf course operation.

– Assisted in various communications; spanish translation, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, agronomy and member meetings.

– Gained construction experience through completion of USGA greens and winterkill tees renovation conversion.

– Performed moisture management control on Penn A1 bentgrass greens, also direct hand watering crews.

– Completed various specific detail-oriented projects like, including tee boxes re alignment, tees renovation grass conversion, USGA greens construction and grow-in.