Grayson Long

Mowed all surfaces including greens, tees, collars, approaches and rough

Assisted with chemical and fertilizer applications to greens, tees, and fairways for weed, disease, and insect control

Assisted in laying sod and reshaping tee boxes

Assisted in maintaining bunkers

Assisted in tarping greens to prevent cold weather kill

Handwatered newly sodded areas

Did course setup on a regular basis

Helped maintain waste areas

Helped maintain native areas and flower beds

Learned how to walk mow bentgrass greens and tees

Learned how to spray hawk bentgrass greens

Learned how to aerify greens with a procore 248 and a planet air walk behind aerifier

Learned how to hand water and syringe bentgrass and Kentucky Blue grass

Learned how to safely, accurately, and efficiently mix chemicals and determine rates utilizing the label

Learned how to drive a Ventrac tractor

Was introduced to VFD pump stations

• Ensured quality playing surfaces by expertly mowing tees, fairways, and roughs and greens.
• Promoted environmental stewardship with responsible chemical application methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Increased golfer satisfaction rates through diligent attention to detail in maintaining course conditions and addressing player concerns promptly.
• Assisted with overseeding and fertilizer applications
• Focused on detail work like edging, working in flowerbeds, and trimming hedges

• Lead more than 20 Marines and Sailors during my time as a squad leader
• Helped maintain accountability for more than $700,000 with of equipment and a squad of Marines and Sailors during deployments to Norway and Japan
• Maintained morale within the team through open communication channels, fostering camaraderie among fellow service members.
• Safeguarded fellow service members during high-stress situations by adhering to strict safety guidelines when handling explosives and pyrotechnics.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating after-action reports and implementing feedback into future operations.
• Optimized mission success by employing camouflage techniques to conceal mortar positions from enemy detection.
• Participated in joint operations with allied forces, showcasing effective collaboration to achieve common objectives.
• Developed strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor for junior Marines in both technical proficiency and military values.