Marlon Johnston

• Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
• Streamlined equipment repair procedures, minimizing downtime due to mechanical issues.
• Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
• Assisted in budget development for course maintenance, resulting in cost-effective resource allocation.
• Improved turf quality by implementing effective pest and disease management programs.
• Helped maintain membership satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns related to course playability or aesthetic quality.
• Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
• Increased staff efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and task delegation methods, boosting overall productivity.
• Contributed valuable input during committee meetings, helping shape future plans for the golf facility''s ongoing success.
• Monitored weather forecasts closely to adjust daily maintenance schedules as needed, maximizing productivity while safeguarding turf health.
• Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
• Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of supplies and materials needed for course maintenance tasks.
• Consistently met or exceeded environmental regulations by employing sustainable maintenance practices throughout the facility.
• Conducted regular safety training sessions for staff members, fostering a safe working environment.
• Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
• Enhanced course aesthetics with timely and precise mowing, edging, and trimming practices.
• Implemented strategic drainage solutions to reduce standing water on fairways and greens after heavy rain events.
• Managed inventory control processes effectively, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily tasks.
• Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
• Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
• Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
• Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
• Oversaw safe handling of all hazardous materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
• Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
• Reviewed landscape project tasks, determining budgets and timelines for completion.
• Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees and shrubs for projects.
• Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
• Monitored weather conditions to plan work schedules effectively and minimize project delays.
• Adapted daily plans according to weather, staffing levels and client needs to maintain excellent client satisfaction and adhere to timelines.
• Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
• Trained over new employees on equipment, closely monitoring use for safety and adherence to company protocols.
• Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
• Australian Open - Success
• Managed Natural Resource - Botany Aquifer
• Irrigation Audit & Maitence Plan
• Automated Irrigation & Bore System (Reporting Live)
• Onboarding Process
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• Rewrote and implemented an entire standard operating procedure manual for the department.
• Implemented a staff onboarding and exiting process.
• Assisted Course Superintendent in the rehabilitation and rejuvenation of the maintenance team beyond several traumatic circumstances.
• Assisted Course Superintendent in crisis management through COVID-19 working for a profit based organisation. Strategies implemented allowed us to maintain all staff, across all levels.
• Assisted Course Superintendent in restoring the automation of the irrigation system.
• Assisted Course Superintendent through planning and executing a bunker renovation project.
• Assisted Course Superintendent through a rigorous Poa Annua management trial. 80 products and or product combinations used in this trial over 3 months.
• Assisted Course Superintendent managing an independent waste water treatment plant. All water recycled for irrigation on the property.
• Assisted Course Superintendent implement and execute a management strategy for the endangered ecological community bordering and throughout the property, Duffys Forest.
• Introduced industry best management practices for bentgrass greens, winter green couch fairways and santa ana cocuh tees. Focusing on turf health, playability and membership experience.
• Acted on behalf of the Course Superintendent on all matters in his abscence.

• Entered my first managerial position as Golf Course Foreman.
• Lead teams through various construction and irrigation projects as part of capital works prior to the 2018 Australian Open. Projects included:

- Construction of new driving range tee, target green complexes and target bunkers.

- Construction of the 1st, 9th & 10th tee complexes.

- Construction of practice putting and chipping greens.

- Irrigation extensions and installations throughout all projects listed above.

- Restoration of bunker edges with a fescue seed & soil mix to give the property its original features back.

• Worked closely with golf course mechanic to ensure the fleet of spray equipment was calibrated and maintained to the highest standard.
• Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub management in accordance to guidelines set out for the club by New South Wales Environment and Heritage advisors.
• Introduced a standardised recruiting platform to ensure skilled staff were acquired from September - March.

• International agricultural interniship program @ The Ohio State University.
• US Open 2016 - Oakmont Country Club

- Exposed to the highest level of turfgrass excellence in the world.

• Dell Tech MatchPlay - Austin Country Club

- Set in charge over seeding the back 9.

- Set in charge of the back 9 greens management.

- Set in charge of back 9 quality control through thr Dell Technologies MatchPlay event, hosting the worlds top 64 golfers.

• General links management and green keeping duties.
• Played a senior role in a complete irrigation upgrade.
• Managed the dominant Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub within the specifications set out for the club.
• Maintained and trained staff in correct us of PPE in accordance to any and all chemical labels.
• Applied, and executed all chemical and fertiliser applications to a high level.