Kristofer Krause
Osterville
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Wianno Golf Club, excelling in project coordination and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective delegation and relationship building. Skilled in safety oversight and turf management, fostering workforce development and mentoring junior staff to achieve their full potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Wianno Golf Club
02.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and effectively delegating tasks to team members.
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations.
- Mentored junior colleagues in leadership roles, enabling them to take on more responsibility within the organization successfully over time as they developed professionally under guidance from experienced leaders like myself at each stage of their careers.
- Instructed personnel on use and maintenance of equipment and immediately notified supervisor of needed repairs.
- Coached junior staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in construction management practices.
- Led team meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and plan upcoming tasks, fostering collaborative work environment.
Greenskeeper
Wianno Golf Club
04.2014 - Current
- Contributed positively to the overall golfer experience with consistently well-maintained bunkers and hazard areas.
- Trained new employees on proper equipment use, safety protocols, and best practices in golf course maintenance.
- Increased golfer satisfaction with diligent attention to detail in maintaining greens, tees, and fairways.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing effective maintenance practices and timely turf management.
- Ensured consistent playing surfaces with regular aeration, topdressing, and verticutting procedures.
- Improved course aesthetics by trimming trees, pruning shrubs, and managing landscape plantings as needed.
- Enhanced customer service by addressing golfer concerns promptly regarding any issues related to the course conditions or its surroundings.
- Collaborated with golf course superintendent to develop strategic plans for ongoing maintenance projects and improvements.
- Supervised crew members effectively while delegating tasks based on individual skills sets and experience levels.
- Ensured safety and aesthetic appeal of course, trimming trees and repairing turf damages.
Grounds Keeper
Whitinsville Golf Club
05.2008 - 03.2014
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
- Exhibited punctuality and reliability in completing assigned duties according to established deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Played key role in preparing grounds for seasonal changes, ensuring timely transitions.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures/techniques required for efficient groundskeeping operations.
Education
Winter School - Business Management
Nichols College
Amherst, MA03-2024
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Safety oversight
- Conflict mediation
- Field coordination
- Applicators Spray license
- Schedule management
- Workforce development
- Goal setting
- Responsible and dependable
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Staff development
Certification
- Qualified Applicator License (QAL) - MA Department of Pesticide Regulation.
- Winter School for the year 2024 at Umass Amherst
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Wianno Golf Club
02.2021 - Current
Greenskeeper
Wianno Golf Club
04.2014 - Current
Grounds Keeper
Whitinsville Golf Club
05.2008 - 03.2014
Winter School - Business Management
Nichols College
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