MARK BUCCI
21 Orchard Way
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 654-7508
MBucci66@aol.com
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OBJECTIVE:  Secure position as a Golf Course Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Over twenty years of relevant experience, including thirteen years as Head Superintendent and four years as Assistant Superintendent.
· Responsible for pesticide and fertilization schedules, supervise and execute repairs, maintenance and installations of golf facilities, property, grounds and equipment at two golf courses. 
· Knowledgeable in all facets of turfgrass maintenance; grow-in to full-scale operations.
· Proven management/leadership, organizational and project completion skills.
· Effective financial planning skills; ability to prepare and maintain budgets.
· Responsible for purchasing, including negotiating price and delivery with vendors.
· Experienced in greens construction and renovation. Installed and currently maintain Bent and Poa Annua grass.
· High level of self-motivation and ability to motivate others to achieve goals.
· Possess Pesticide Applicator's License.
· Proficient in all Microsoft Applications and Internet savvy. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

	Quicksilver Golf Club, Midway, PA						2002-Present
	SUPERINTENDENT

Castle Hills Golf Course, New Castle, PA						1994-Present
SUPERINTENDENT
· Responsible for the day to day operations at two golf courses.
· Perform budgeting, purchasing and payroll duties and responsible
for the pesticide and fertilization schedules at three courses.
· Hosted Hooter's Tour 2006 and 2007 at Quicksilver Golf Club.
· Manage 25 staff members between the two courses.
· Designed and installed irrigation main lines, lateral and sprinklers.
· Installed and operate Rainbird and Toro Irrigation Systems.

New Castle Country Club, New Castle, PA					1990-1994
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
· Assisted  Superintendent with managing daily operations, projects and
staff of 15.
· Managed and supervised Green Staff level employees.
· Developed and managed all pesticide, fertilizer and cultural programs.
· Designed and constructed job descriptions, fertilizer and cultural programs.
· Estimated, budgeted and purchased irrigation parts, pesticides and fertilizers.
· Supervised, restored, designed and shaped 40 bunkers.

New Castle Country Club, New Castle, PA					1986-1990
IRRIGATION/SPRAY TECHNICIAN
· Responsible for irrigation maintenance and operations, pesticide and
fertilization applications.
· Assisted in managing special projects, driving range tee expansion, sod
installations, greens reconstructions and  irrigation installation.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

	Bucci Landscaping Services, New Castle, PA					1988-Present
	OWNER/FOREMAN
· Consult, schedule, bid and estimate residential and commercial projects. 
· Design and install drainage systems, retaining walls and landscapes.

	BMB Sports Inc., New Castle, PA							1994-2005
	OWNER/MANAGER
· Owned and operated an ice hockey store.  Responsible for purchasing,
sales and maintenance of store. Coached hockey league programs.

EDUCATION:
	

	Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA				1988-1990
	Turf Certificate

AWARDS:

· Received the Pencross Bentgrass Growers Association Scholarship 
for graduating at the top of my class.

· Received Best of the Best Honors for Castle Hills Golf Course for 
the past 11 years.

My name is John Kinch and I worked for Rusty Madden at Cobblestone Creek in Victor for 3 years before moving out of the area and now would like to move back. I have worked in golf maintenance for 22 years and have been factory trained in Toro (3)  Jacobsen (3) and John Deere.   Would be interested in a job anywhere in western NY.    Looking forward to hearing from you   John Kinch    buffykat@comcast.net  

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Steven T.O’Neil                100 Morncrest Drive Rochester, New York 14624

(585) 235-4122                                                                                               Email:  son5428@aol.com  

Cell: 585-202-0174

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

                           To be employed as a Golf Course Superintendent, who as a vital member of the management team is an important contributor to the facility’s organizational and financial goals. 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 

                       ·  Strong agronomic background and training in Golf Course  Management

                           BS in Business Administration,  AS Degree in Turfgrass Management from Penn State

                       ·  Experienced in all Golf Course maintenance operations including all cultural practices,

                           budgeting and forecasting, turfgrass science and pest management, environmental

                           compliance, personnel management, water and irrigation technologies, and

                           equipment repair and maintenance.

                       ·  Computer literate in Excel, Word, Windows 98 ,Toro Site Pro and Rainbird irrigation programs

                       ·  Experienced in all aspects of new course construction and grow-in, including soil

                           and fertility management, irrigation system management , and computerized programming.

                       ·  Construction experience on USGA greens and course renovation projects 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE : 

                        Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club             Naples, Florida                           2005

                        Irrigation Manager

                       ·  Responsible for scheduling and supervising daily Et requirements of 18 hole irrigation system

                       ·  Assist the Superintendent with the development and plan to implement new                                                                 irrigation system

                       ·  Actively involved with the preparation ,development, and management of the operating

                           budget for the irrigation department. Monitored and controlled departmental budget expenses

                       ·  Supervised and coordinated all contractor activities during mainline repair project

                       ·  Responsible for all troubleshooting and repairs to entire irrigation system including satellite and 

                           central communication consisting of  110 VAC electrical paths

 

                       Millstone Golf Club                                    Elbridge, New York                        2002-2004

                       Construction/ Grow-In Superintendent

                       ·  Responsible for managing all construction activities of 18 hole daily fee golf course

                       ·  Coordinated and implemented environmental protection standards for wetland areas on project

                           to comply with DEC and Army Corps of Engineer regulations

                       ·  Designed  and implemented golf course drainage plan, reviewed all irrigation plans and made

                           design changes to correlate to golf course architect’s design

                       ·  Actively involved in shaping of tees and greens by operating 450G dozer, Bob Cat ,Box scraper

                       ·  Supervised and coordinated construction activities of sub-contractors including greens

                           and tees construction and all irrigation installation work and authorized field changes

                       ·  Responsible for the selection of seed for tees, greens and fairways, fertilizer program for

                           course grow-in and all pesticide applications                      

 

                       Grassland Equipment and Irrigation Corp.       Rochester, New York          2000-2002     

                       Field Service / Irrigation Specialist

                       ·  Provide field service, trouble shooting, maintenance and repair for field satellites and

                           central controllers on Toro systems including LTC, Network 8000,OSMAC, and Site Pro

                           Central computer   

                       ·  Responsible for installing new Site Pro central control systems as well as upgrades

                       ·  Assist superintendents with computer programming and start up of their systems

                       ·  Responsible for organizing and providing training for both existing and new customers

                       ·  Promote and execute irrigation service training programs for golf maintenance personnel

                       ·  Consulted with clients on designing new course irrigation system, managed the design process

                           including preliminary design data ,takeoffs, and coordinated all design changes 

                         

                       Brooklea Country Club              Rochester, New York                                1999-2000

                       Assistant Golf Course Superintendent    ( Internship for Penn State Program)    

                       ·  Performed all management activities and scheduling for private 18 hole golf course

                           maintenance department. Managed all cultural programs.

                       ·  Trained and recruited all seasonal maintenance staff in equipment operation .

                            Implemented employee safety and recognition programs including monthly awards.

                        ·  Renovated and redesigned existing irrigation system to increase efficiency

                        ·  Responsible for all fertilizer and pesticide applications

                        ·  Designed and built new Chipping Green Complex

 

                       Apache Creek Golf Club                                    Phoenix, Arizona              1998-1999

                       Golf Course Superintendent

                        ·  Responsible for all Maintenance activities of 18hole Daily Fee Golf Course including

                            clubhouse grounds and flower beds, two putting greens and lighted driving range.

                      ·  Implemented program to upgrade existing irrigation system to computerized control

                      ·  Developed ongoing employee training program in all areas of golf course maintenance

                          including equipment operation, pest and insecticide management,  and safety procedures.

 

                      D.C. Ranch Country Club                               Scottsdale , Arizona              1996- 1998

                       Assistant Golf Course/Grow-In Superintendent

                       ·   Responsible for supervision of 26 crew members including 1 Foreman, Spray Technician,

                            mechanic and three Irrigation specialists.

                       ·   Supervised all work performed by contractors during course construction including all

                            irrigation piping, wiring and satellite installations, sub-surface drainage work and all

                            architectural requirements of course architect.

                       ·   Assisted in the planning and implementation of new maintenance facility

 

  EDUCATION:                    

                            Penn State Golf Course Turfgrass Management AS Degree Graduated :April 2000

                             Business Administration: BS  Rochester Institute of Technology

                          

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

                            Member Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

                            Finger Lakes Association of Golf Course Superintendents

                            Member Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council    Certified Pesticide Applicator, New York State

 

MILITARY :     U.S. Army:  Honorable Discharge

PERSONAL:     Avid golfer, enjoy boating, skiing, Willing to Relocate

REFERENCES: Available upon request