Joey Davis
Greenville
Summary
Dynamic horticulture and turf management professional with proven expertise in landscape design, soil management, and fostering teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in turf quality and course playability at multiple golf clubs throughout the Carolinas. Excelled in implementing integrated pest management and efficient staff collaboration, driving operational excellence and environmental stewardship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horticulturist
Furman University
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected campus to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
- Implemented integrated pest management practices to minimize chemical usage while maintaining healthy plants.
- Worked with multiple departments across campus to ensure their needs are met.
- Inspected trees throughout Furman to ensure their overall health as well as the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors are up to standard.
- Assisted students in projects such as tree plantings, wildflower plantings, etc.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
3's Greenville
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with the Owner and Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
- Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring tasks were completed in an efficient manner.
- Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
- Contributed valuable input during expansion meetings, helping shape future plans for the company's ongoing success.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
- Monitored weather forecasts closely to adjust daily maintenance schedules as needed, maximizing productivity while safeguarding turf health.
- Improved turf quality by implementing effective pest and disease management programs.
Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Brookstone
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Recruited and trained a solid team of groundskeepers, golf shop, and cart staff to address all golf course needs.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on products necessary for optimal golf course maintenance.
- Conducted regular inspections of the golf course to identify areas requiring improvement or repair.
- Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling.
- Implemented an integrated pest management program that maintained turf health without compromising environmental integrity.
- Proactively addressed potential drainage issues by developing an effective drainage plan that ensured optimal course playability during wet weather months.
- Optimized staff productivity by creating efficient work schedules and delegating tasks according to skillsets.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate supplies while minimizing waste to reduce operational costs effectively.
- Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the club.
- Coordinated successful golf tournaments by collaborating with event organizers on logistics and preparing the course accordingly.
- Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
- Served as interim General Manager the final 6 months of employment.
Turf Specialist
Turfplaner of the Carolinas
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed contracted work throughout the Carolinas on golf courses, sports fields, polo fields, and airports.
- Work included operating the Turfplaner machine on all forms of turf in providing a better stand of turf while addressing grade issues.
- Perform dirt work on baseball and softball fields for school districts, colleges, professional teams, and municipalities. Wide range of work from shaping and grading clay, building mound and plate to the necessary specification, sod install, etc.
- Attended Conferences and tradeshows throughout the southeast representing Turfplaner of the Carolinas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Turfgrass Science
Penn State University
World Campus08-2015
Associate of Science - Horticulture-Golf Course Management
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05-2010
US Navy Enlisted Leader Development Program
Norfolk, VA03-2007
Skills
- Plant identification
- Plant selection
- landscape operations
- Soil management
- Landscape design
- Pruning techniques
- Disease diagnosis
- Turf management
- Seasonal color planning
- Integrated pest management
- Weather monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator- Category 3- Turf and Ornamental
Timeline
Horticulturist
Furman University
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
3's Greenville
06.2021 - 01.2022
Golf Course Superintendent
The Club at Brookstone
07.2020 - 06.2021
Turf Specialist
Turfplaner of the Carolinas
01.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Turfgrass Science
Penn State University
Associate of Science - Horticulture-Golf Course Management
Sandhills Community College
US Navy Enlisted Leader Development Program
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