Michael Gentry

Michael Gentry

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Superintendent at Kananaskis Country Golf Course

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

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      Turf Managers Short Course Certificate of Completion
    • Western University

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      Bachelor of Arts in Geography
    • Western University

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      Leader and Mentorship Program
    • Ivey Business School at Western University

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      Assistant Superintendent University
  • Experience

    • Cardinal Golf and Country Club

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2001
      Golf Course Maintenance
    • Silver Lakes Golf and Country Club

      Jan 2002 - Mar 2015
      Assistant Superintendent

      From 2012 to 2015, consistently deliver quality turf conditioning for 18-hole semi-private facility, rated one of the top courses in the GTA by Ontario Golf Magazine, while providing effective training, leadership, and motivation to 16 member staff. Serve as active member on the Health and Safety Committee and skillfully manage daily schedules and delegation of tasks while employing a hands-on, communicative approach. Actively involved with the planning, design, and in-house construction projects as well as participate in discussions surrounding capital improvements and budget planning. Provide extensive assistance in the execution of tournament events such as the Ontario Amateur Qualifier, Great Lakes Tour, GTA Amateur Tour, and Ontario PGA Junior Open.Prior to attaining Assistant Superintendent position, served as 2nd Assistant Superintendent from 2008 to 2011, as well as Maintenance Crew Member from 2002 to 2005. Show less

    • London Hunt and Country Club

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
      Golf Course Maintenance

      Gained valuable tournament experience while responsible for changing holes and supervising the back nine maintenance crew for the 2006 LPGA CN Canadian Women’s Open.

    • Northern Greens Family Golf Centre

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Golf Course Maintenance Manager

      Generated schedules and delegated responsibilities to 3-member crew in the daily maintenance of the practice facility range. Effectively handled irrigation duties and fertilizer applications in order to maintain quality conditions.

    • State Street Trust Company Canada

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Investment Managers Representative

      Held responsible for supervising and ensuring the accurate, timely, and successful transfer of shares, cash and various other investment types totaling several billion dollars daily worldwide. Also communicated regularly with clients, verbally as well as electronically.

    • The National Golf Club of Canada

      Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
      Assistant in Training
    • Kananaskis Country Golf Course

      May 2016 - now
      Assistant Superintendent
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 2014 Green Start Academy

      Sponsored by John Deere & Bayer
    • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Accredited

      Ontario
    • Landscape Exterminator's License

      Ontario
    • 2014 Assistant Superintendent University

      Ivey Business School
    • Certified Irrigation Technician

      Landscape Ontario
    • Canadian Securities Course & Conduct and Practices Handbook Course

      Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising and Charitable Activities

      Issued by Oxfam Canada on Jan 2011
      Oxfam CanadaAssociated with Michael Gentry
    • Fundraising and Charitable Activities

      Issued by United Way of Greater Toronto on Jan 2011
      United Way of Greater TorontoAssociated with Michael Gentry
    • Coach and Referee

      Issued by Various Community Sports Organizations on Jan 2000
      Various Community Sports OrganizationsAssociated with Michael Gentry
    • Healthy Lifestyles Representative / Fire Warden

      Issued by University of Western Ontario on Jan 2005
      University of Western OntarioAssociated with Michael Gentry