AJ McGilbery

Experience

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  Polo Golf & Country Club

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Golf Course Maintenance

  18-hole course designed by award-winning architect Joe Lee with several elevation changes, large greens with subtle breaks, and water features on 15 holes.-Operated a wide variety of turf equipment safely and effectively-Applied chemicals and fertilizers, as needed, to produce high-quality conditions-Assisted in construction of new greens and tees-Planted flowers, trees, and shrubs to enhance visual aesthetics-Repaired Toro irrigation system

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  Lindsey Management Co., Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Oct 2021

  18-hole, championship golf course with 131-rolling acres of Bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways, tees, and roughs.-Maintain golf course and community grounds by diagnosing and treating agronomic issues through creative solutions to present high-quality course conditions-Supervise crew of 10-12; schedule, delegate, and oversee daily project assignments and improvements, ensuring proper labor coverage for optimal output-Provide hands-on training, support, and demonstration to assure confidence in crew members and ignite a sense of pride in their accomplishments to view their work as more than just a job; serve as a mentor to young, college employees who often return multiple years-Prioritize safety and conduct safety meetings and trainings for staff-Develop and execute annual maintenance plans and budgets to ensure necessary upkeep that satisfies members and adheres to the bottom line-Repair equipment and troubleshoot irrigation issues for Rainbird system-Manage all course preparations for tournament and daily rounds for peak playability; communicate and collaborate with General Manager to plan and implement daily tasks and long-term projects-Maintain accurate records and develop required reports for operational expenses and payroll, using Yardi,software; track fertilization and chemical applications, as well as weather patterns, for historical reference and future planning-Cultivate a wide variety of cool and warm season turf grasses and plants in extreme climatic conditions Show less -Supervised all daily operations across 131-acre golf course community, including troubleshooting of any issues; controlled all planting of turf, plants, and trees, optimizing visual aesthetics and playability -Hand-selected by Lindsey Golf leadership based on past performance to oversee ground-up development project from start to finish-Communicated daily with golf course architect, shapers, and contractors to ensure seamless operations and meet timelines-Successfully overseeded with Rye grass and transitioned from the cool season Annual Rye Grass to Riviera Bermuda Grass, while continuing course play-Led 9-hole, back course build using Riviera Bermuda Grass Seed—one of the first courses to do so; collaborated with seed company to promote future use; accomplished this while opening and offering rounds on the front 9-Established and implemented a maintenance program for equipment, tools, vehicles, etc. to ensure necessary upkeep and conducted weekly safety meetings to safeguard secure operations-Fabricated various golf course and shop features such as water cooler stations, birdhouses, signs, shelves, and cabinets-Quickly grew as a professional by undertaking a challenging, new build at a young age Show less 9-hole “Links” course with 2,000 yards of golf designed by Lyndy Lindsey.-Managed golf course and community grounds; served in leadership role in absence of the Superintendent-Developed daily work plans and schedules for crew, ensuring proper labor coverage to maximize output-Managed all records and expenses, including payroll, to adhere to operational budget-Repaired and reconstructed Rainbird irrigation system-Rebuilt golf course bunkers and drainage -Tracked chemical and fertilizer applications and implemented future application plans Show less

  • Golf Course Superintendent

    Jan 2005 - Oct 2021

  • Construction Superintendent

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Golf Course/Grounds Superintendent

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  SiteOne Landscape Supply

  Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Agronomic Business Developer for SiteOne
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  Lindsey Management Co., Inc.

  May 2022 - now

  • Director of Golf Course Maintenance

    May 2022 - now

  • Director Of Golf Operations

    May 2022 - now