Blake Walsh
Denham Springs
Summary
Seasoned leader with 21 years of management experience, focused on continuous growth and effective team leadership. Strong track record of motivating teams and achieving goals. Great at overcoming challenges and leveraging opportunities to enhance performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Mr D’s Tree Service
Baton Rouge
06.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient tree service.
- Supervised crew members during tree removal and maintenance tasks.
- Scheduled jobs and allocated resources for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Bid jobs.
- Executed regular maintenance schedules for equipment, enhancing reliability and longevity.
Golf Course Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
Country Club Of Louisiana
Baton Rouge
08.2010 - 06.2020
- Managed daily operations of golf course maintenance and landscaping.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Implemented irrigation and fertilization schedules for optimal turf health.
- Directed construction efforts on new greens, short game area and new cart paths.
- Collaborated on budget development.
Golf Course Superintendent
Shadow Ridge Golf Course
Hattiesburg
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed turf health through soil testing and nutrient application.
- Supervised maintenance staff in daily grooming and watering of the course.
- Coordinated pest management programs to protect course integrity.
Education
Associate of Science - Golf/Recreational Turf Management And Landscape
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS 08.2004 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS 08.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
- Operations management
- Equipment maintenance
- Job bidding
- Staff supervision
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Certified Arborists
- Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator
- Class A Golf Course Superintendent
- Class B CDL License
Timeline
Operations Manager
Mr D’s Tree Service
06.2020 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
Country Club Of Louisiana
08.2010 - 06.2020
Golf Course Superintendent
Shadow Ridge Golf Course
09.2007 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Golf/Recreational Turf Management And Landscape
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2004 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Southwest Mississippi Community College
08.2000 - 05.2002