Example only. This CV/resumé is no longer current.
Employment target: Golf Course Manager
in the United Kingdom.
in the United Kingdom.
[CV photo - 1]
[Name withheld]
[Street address withheld in online CV]
Lillington
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Lillington
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Mobile: [number withheld]
Email: [address withheld]
Experience
Greenkeeper, 2001–2005
Clearwater Golf Club (www.clearwaternz.com), Christchurch, New Zealand
Clearwater Golf Club (www.clearwaternz.com), Christchurch, New Zealand
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Hired 8 months prior to the opening of a new golf course incorporating natural waterways and lakes in a premiere resort setting, which has become the only New Zealand golf course to host an annual international championship tour
Hired 8 months prior to the opening of a new golf course incorporating natural waterways and lakes in a premiere resort setting, which has become the only New Zealand golf course to host an annual international championship tour• Pre-opening phase—Constructing and shaping golf course; laying pipes and installing valves and sprinklers for valve-in-head pop-up irrigation system; preparing seed-beds; growing-in husbandry
Pre-opening phase—Constructing and shaping golf course; laying pipes and installing valves and sprinklers for valve-in-head pop-up irrigation system; preparing seed-beds; growing-in husbandry• Ongoing maintenance—Monitoring greens; fertilising, mowing and applying agrichemicals; raking bunkers; changing holes; moving tee markers; cleaning waterways; maintaining mowers and vehicles; renovating greens
Ongoing maintenance—Monitoring greens; fertilising, mowing and applying agrichemicals; raking bunkers; changing holes; moving tee markers; cleaning waterways; maintaining mowers and vehicles; renovating greens• Preparation for annual tournaments—Adjusting green speed, pace and bounce, hole and tee placements, and setup of bunker and fairway to specifications developed by tour organisers
Preparation for annual tournaments—Adjusting green speed, pace and bounce, hole and tee placements, and setup of bunker and fairway to specifications developed by tour organisersAssistant Branch Manager, Beaurepaires Superstore Durham Street, Christchurch, NZ, 1997–2001
• Initially appointed as Tyre and Wheel Alignment Specialist at Sydenham branch, promoted to Assistant Manager of Durham Street branch 1999, overseeing work of 2 Tyre and Wheel Alignment Specialists
Initially appointed as Tyre and Wheel Alignment Specialist at Sydenham branch, promoted to Assistant Manager of Durham Street branch 1999, overseeing work of 2 Tyre and Wheel Alignment Specialists• Advising customers on tyre options to suit vehicle types and driving conditions; selling and computer invoicing of tyres, mag wheels and batteries; fitting tyres; performing wheel alignments; adjusting suspensions; testing and replacing brakes; stock ordering
Advising customers on tyre options to suit vehicle types and driving conditions; selling and computer invoicing of tyres, mag wheels and batteries; fitting tyres; performing wheel alignments; adjusting suspensions; testing and replacing brakes; stock orderingCo-Owner-Operator, The Sirroco Music Bar, Majorca, Spain, 1996–97
• Jointly opened and managed bar targeted to the British tourist market
Jointly opened and managed bar targeted to the British tourist marketAutomotive Mechanic, B&B Auto, Christchurch, NZ, 1991–95
• Vehicle tuning, reconditioning and general maintenance in service workshop specialising in classic cars
Vehicle tuning, reconditioning and general maintenance in service workshop specialising in classic carsAssistant Golf Professional, Fairway Golf Centre, Christchurch, NZ, 1990–91
• Selling golf equipment, clothing and accessories in on-course and city centre golf shops; repairing equipment
Selling golf equipment, clothing and accessories in on-course and city centre golf shops; repairing equipment• Teaching golf swing techniques in 30–60 minute one-on-one lessons to club members and the public
Teaching golf swing techniques in 30–60 minute one-on-one lessons to club members and the publicTraining
National Certificate in Sports Turf Management, Open Polytechnic, NZ, 2005
• 3-year apprenticeship incorporating completion of 36 papers
3-year apprenticeship incorporating completion of 36 papers• Hold a GrowSafe Applied (Advanced) Certificate for the safe management of agrichemicals
Hold a GrowSafe Applied (Advanced) Certificate for the safe management of agrichemicalsCertificate of Due Completion of Apprenticeship in Automotive Engineering, 1994
Personal background
Born [date withheld] in Coventry, United Kingdom. Single. Hold New Zealand and United Kingdom Citizenship. Excellent health. Interests include golf, ice hockey, tramping and trail bike riding.
Referees
[Name withheld]
Head Greenkeeper
Clearwater Golf Club
Christchurch, New Zealand
Clearwater Golf Club
Christchurch, New Zealand
[ph. numbers withheld]
[Name withheld]
Golf Course Superintendent
Clearwater Golf Club
Christchurch, New Zealand
Clearwater Golf Club
Christchurch, New Zealand
[ph. numbers withheld]