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NC Pesticide License (can confidently get license in other states)
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APPA Leadership Training/School
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Board of Directors - Eastern Turfgrass Association
References
Jonathon McLawhorn jmclawhorn@bradfordcreekgolf.com 252-474-0317
Tommy Walston walstont@ecu.edu 252-737-2262
Brad Brooks bbrooks@triestag.com 252-814-5230
Education
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North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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Associate Degree | 2009
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Turfgrass Management
Qualifications
Knowledgeable in all areas of crop science and turfgrass, disease pressure and diagnosis, insect management, irrigation specialist, mechanic skills, troubleshooting equipment issues, Budget forecasting, public speaking, communication and leadership, networking, active listener, organized, proficient with all Microsoft software, marketing, website development, current Delta Waterfowl volunteer
Work History
December 2021 - Current
1st Assistant Superintendent | Bradford Creek Golf Course/Troon Golf | Greenville, NC
Without direct supervision:
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Daily analysis on plant moisture, disease pressure, fungus vulnerability, and irrigation efficiency.
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Operate all equipment
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Troubleshoot equipment issues
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Daily routine maintenance of turf.
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Supervising full time and part time employees including assigning daily duties
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Scheduling training and motivating to complete assigned tasks
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Special Event planning including scheduling, staging, and follow-up
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Network with product representatives
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Consult about new products for maximum efficiency
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Applying pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides efficiently
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Grading turf and inspecting for disease.
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Analyzing turf and soil for the following: -nutrient deficiencies - pH -ability to drain, etc.
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Creeping bentgrass and bermudagrass expertise
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In addition to daily tasks I have a great relationship with my administration and we have an excellent line of communication.
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Currently serving on the board of the Eastern Turf Association
March 2010 – November 2021
Assistant Sports Turf Manager| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC
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Supervising student workers including assigning daily duties
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Scheduling training and motivating to complete assigned tasks
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Special Event planning including scheduling, staging, and follow-up
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Previous Chair, Employment Involvement Committee
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Event planning for North Recreational Complex
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Member ECU Emergency response team
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Network with product representatives
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Consult about new products for maximum efficiency
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Field maintenance duties as well
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Grading turf and inspecting for disease.
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Analyzing turf and soil for the following: -nutrient deficiencies - pH -ability to drain, etc.
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Operating all heavy equipment, plant and tree installation, applying pesticides (backpack and tractor sprayer), mowing of complex (athletic fields and common areas), equipment repair, irrigation repair, analyzing certain areas of turf that may be damaged or areas where disease may be present, painting all athletic fields for intramural and club sports.
Date Available
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