Resume

Joey Franco CGCS

(251)-295-0151

4102 Mulligan Lane

Acworth, Georgia 30101                                                    

Email = joeyfr60@gmail.com

Twitter = @joeyfr60

Personal Blog = www.joeyfrancocgcs.blogspot.com

Agronomy Blog = www.brookstonegcm.blogspot.com

                                                                            

Summary of Qualifications

·         Attained Certification Status Through GCSAA

·         Multi-Golf Course & Large Personnel Management Experience

·         Major Golf Course Construction & Renovation Experience

·         Management & Grow-in of Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grasses = (TifEagle, Mini Verde & Champion)

·         Efficient Budget Management & Computer Skills

·         Administered Golf Course Construction & Maintenance Budgets up to ($6,500,000)

·         Detailed Oriented, Teaching & Training Professional

·         Strong Agronomic Background Supplemented by Continuing Education

·         19 Plus years in the Golf Course Industry

·         Vision to Improve the Facility in the Present & Future

·         Some Spanish Speaking Ability

Education

·         Penn State University – Bachelor of Science – Turfgrass Science                                

·         University of Georgia – Certificate – Principles of Golf Course Management

·         Faulkner State Community College – Principles of Golf Course Management

Professional Experience

Superintendent of Golf Course & Grounds (CGCS)                                                             2011 - Present 

Brookstone Golf & Country Club (American Golf Corporation) – 18 Holes Private (26,000 Rounds)  

Acworth, Georgia – Larry Nelson Design

·         Administrator of 3 Departments: Golf Course & Grounds, Golf Cart Fleet & Building Maintenance

·         Supervise & Budget Capital Expenditures for Clubhouse & Grounds

·         Document, Budget & Forecast Irrigation, Water & Sewage Usage for Country Club Facility

·         Interim General Manager (May - July 2014)

·         “Safety Captain” for Country Club Facility

·         Member & Guest Play 12 Month Period for First Time in 10 Years

·         Top10% Equipment Preventative Maintenance & Repair Record Keeping: Turfcentric (2011 – 2014)

·         Improved Maintenance & Cart Barn Facilities Within Corporate Segmentation & Safety Standards

·         Managed Bunker, Tee & Cart Path Renovation

·         Implemented Mutation/Contamination Removal Program for Putting Surfaces (75% Complete)

·         Coordinated the First Greens Committee

·         Developed Golf Course Maintenance Blog to Educate and Provide Information to Members & Guests

·         Implemented Coworker Recognition Program

·         Provided Leadership for 10 Staff Members Towards Careers & Education in Golf Course Industry

·         Flagship Property In Southeastern United States Within American Golf Corporation

·         Increased Membership Through Improved Country Club Facility Conditions (400 Memberships)

Golf Course Superintendent (Class A)                                                                      2007 - 2011

Enterprise Country Club – 18 Holes Private                                                          (23,000 Rounds)

Enterprise, Alabama – Ken Pittman Design

·         Supervised Maintenance of Golf Course & Clubhouse Grounds

·         Supervised Greens, Bunker & Irrigation Renovation

·         Consultant for 3 Golf Courses – (Andalusia CC, Geneva CC & Bama Jam GC)

·         Increased Membership Through Improved Golf Course Conditions (250 Memberships)

First Assistant Superintendent                                                                                   2004 - 2007

Craft Farms Golf Club – 36 Holes Resort                                                              (60,000 Rounds)

Gulf shores, Alabama – Arnold Palmer Design

·         Supervised the Operations of Golf Course Maintenance Department

·         Administered Safety Parameters & Training for Golf Course Maintenance Staff

·         Managed Bunker Renovation for 36 Holes

Golf Course Construction Superintendent                                                                  1998 - 2004 

C. E. Carter & Associates, Phillips & Jordan Golf Division & John G. Walton - SE United States                                                       

·         Supervised 20 New or Renovated Projects

·         Consulted Multiple Grow-ins of Ultra Dwarfs and Warm Season Grasses

·         Coordinated with Architects: Earl Stone, Steve Smyers, Bobby Vaughn, Mike Riley & DJ Devictor

2nd Assistant Superintendent                                                                                    1996 - 1998

Timber Creek Golf Club – 27 Holes Semi-Private                                                  (45,000 Rounds)

Daphne, Alabama – Earl Stone Design

Certifications

·         Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) – Golf Course Superintendent’s Association (2014)

·         Commercial Pesticide License – Georgia (2007 – Present)

·         CPR & First Aid – Nationally (2013 – Present)

·         Commercial Pesticide License – Alabama (2004 – 2011)

·         Landscape Industry – PLANET (2010 – Present)

·         Irrigation Computer Software – TORO SitePro (2006)

Professional Affiliations

·         Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (2004 – Present)

·         Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (2011 – Present)

·         Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) (2011 – Present)

·         United States Golf Association (2009 – Present)

·         Alabama Turfgrass Association (2004 – 2011)

·         Gulf Coast Golf Course Superintendent Association (2004 – 2011)

·         Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association (2009 – 2011)

Tournaments

·         U.S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifier – Brookstone Golf & Country Club (2014)

·         Georgia State Amateur Qualifier – Brookstone Golf & Country Club (2014)

·         Georgia Senior Women’s State Amateur – Brookstone Golf & Country Club (2011)

·         Southeast Alabama 4-Person Scramble – Enterprise Country Club (2007 – 2011)

·         Alabama State Amateur Qualifier – Craft Farms Golf Club (2007 & 2008)

·         Alabama Open – Timbercreek Golf Club (1996 & 1997)

Acknowledgements

·         Social Media Award Recipient – Best Blog – Golf Course Industry Magazine (2015)

·         Melrose Leadership Academy Recipient – Environmental Institute of Golf/GCSAA (2015)

·         Sustained Corporate Segmentation Standards – 90’s Club – American Golf (2011 – 2014)

·         First Family Member to Graduate From Major University – Penn State University (2014)

·         Interviewed for Magazine Article – Golf Course Trades – “Going to the Dogs” (2012)