Grounds Supervisor/Manager

Experienced grounds management professional with over 20 years of hands-on and leadership experience maintaining high-quality athletic fields, campuses, and large-scale landscapes. My background spans sports turf management, irrigation systems, landscape operations, and team leadership, with a strong focus on delivering safe, high-performing, and visually exceptional outdoor environments. I have extensive experience maintaining and improving baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, and multi-use athletic fields, along with overseeing large-acreage properties. My approach combines hands-on expertise with operational oversight, allowing me to lead teams effectively while ensuring the highest standards in turf health, playability, and overall presentation. In addition to my grounds background, I bring experience in budgeting, scheduling, equipment management, and long-term property planning, helping drive efficiency and consistency across operations. I take pride in being detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive, with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. I am currently seeking a grounds-focused leadership opportunity where I can make an immediate impact and continue to grow professionally. I am fully open and willing to relocate, with a strong interest in opportunities located in the mountain regions of Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and surrounding areas. I’m especially drawn to properties that value quality, pride in presentation, and long-term investment in their grounds. For resort-style properties, I bring a strong appreciation for creating and maintaining visually striking, guest-ready environments that enhance the overall experience. I understand the importance of curb appeal, detail, and consistency in high-end settings, and I take pride in delivering grounds that reflect the quality and reputation of the property.  

COLIN STANLEY ARNO 154 Airsdale Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 📞 848-420-0138 ✉️ Globestyle@gmail.com   PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Experienced Landscaper, Horticulturist, Farmer, and Land Manager with over 40 years of hands-on experience across landscaping, organic landcare, agriculture, golf course maintenance, and customer-facing sales roles. Known for strong work ethic, practical problem-solving, and reliability. Computer-literate and experienced in estimating, payroll, accounting, B2B sales, and staff training. Seeking part-time, hands-on or support work where experience, care, and consistency are valued.   CORE SKILLS & KEYWORDS Landscape Design & Maintenance Organic Landcare & Sustainable Practices Horticulture & Plant Health Grounds & Golf Course Maintenance Farm & Land Management Equipment Operation & Maintenance Estimating, Payroll & Basic Accounting Customer Service & Inside Sales Staff Training & Work Ethic Development Computer Literacy   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Landscaping & Horticulture Gardening by Nature – Ocean Grove, NJ Landscape Design & Maintenance | 2020–2024 Provided residential landscape design, planting, pruning, and seasonal maintenance Maintained gardens with an emphasis on sustainability and plant health Built long-term client relationships through reliability and quality workmanship Natural Assumption Garden Service Organic Landcare & Design | 2014–2016 Delivered organic landscape maintenance and garden design services Applied environmentally responsible landcare practices Cummings Properties – Woburn, MA Landscape Gardener | Sept 2012 – Nov 2013 Maintained commercial landscapes to high presentation standards Performed planting, pruning, and grounds upkeep Greenscapes Landscape Design – Stoneham, MA Owner / Operator | 1993–2006 Founded and operated an organic landscape design and maintenance business Managed client relations, estimating, payroll, scheduling, and field operations Delivered consistent, high-quality results leading to repeat clientele   Golf Course & Grounds Maintenance Andover Country Club – Andover, MA Gardener / Horticulturist | Mar 2016 – Feb 2019 Grounds Crew | 1994–1996, 1998 Season Maintained greens, fairways, ornamental plantings, and grounds Supported course presentation and seasonal preparation Framingham Country Club – Framingham, MA Horticulturist | 2003–2004 Bear Hill Golf Club – Stoneham, MA Assistant Superintendent | 1999–2000 Assisted in daily course operations, crew coordination, and maintenance planning Essex County Club – Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA Grounds Crew | 1992–1994   Agricultural Experience Spurles Farming Company – Milborne Port, Somerset, England Farmer / Farm Manager / Managing Partner | 1978–1990 Oversaw operations of a 400-acre arable, beef, and dairy farm Managed labor, equipment, livestock, and crop production Provided agricultural and landscape contracting services South Western Farmers Agricultural Cooperative Shareholder   Sales & Customer Service Northeast Nursery – Peabody, MA Inside Sales Associate / Customer Service | Apr 2014 – Oct 2015 Assisted retail and trade customers with plant selection and product knowledge Supported B2B sales and order fulfillment HMV Records – Manhattan, NY Customer Service / Sales | 1991   Communications & Media Galaxy 95.5 FM – Topsham, ME Managing Partner / Program Director | 1996–1998 Managed station operations, programming, and staff coordination   EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Certificate in Business Management Yeovil Technical College, Somerset, England Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics Yeovil Technical College, Somerset, England Coursework in Communications Emerson College, Boston, MA     Reliable, safety-minded senior professional seeking part-time work where decades of real-world experience, strong interpersonal skills, and pride in quality workmanship can contribute meaningfully to a team or property.