Ciaran Connolly
Saint Mullins,County Carlow
Summary
Enthusiastic young greenkeeper, using exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities to grow and gain experience/skills. Using industry experience to offer knowledge on the job. Resourceful and able to creatively solve problems, with exceptional time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Greenkeeper
Portmarnock Golf Club
Portmarnock, Dublin
2021.11 - 2024.12
- Maintained turf using switching, mowing, scarifying top dressing and spraying skills.
- Operated tractors and turf machinery to transport goods and equipment safely
- Facilitated smooth operations, inspecting and testing golf course equipment to verify proper working order.
- Enhanced course appearance by maintaining and planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds
Assistant greenkeeper
Gowran Park Golf and Leisure Club
Gowran, County Kilkenny
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Worked with machinery including rollers, mowers and cutters to
prepare and maintain the golf course - Undertook horticultural operations including planting, turfing,
seeding and pruning, improving quality of the course and gaining
positive user feedback. - Cut and trimmed grass and hedges in line with seasonal changes,
demonstrating keen attention to detail. - Maintained trees, hedges and paths to support accessibility and
achieve a high-quality appearance.
Assistant Superintendent
Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golf
Tullow, County Carlow
2024.12 - Current
- Facilitated communication between all parties involved in the maintenance and running of the golf course.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions to enhance staff competency.
- Managed on-site personnel, promoting a positive work environment.
- Conducted regular equipment checks, guaranteeing optimal performance.
- Assessed weather conditions daily determining suitable course maintenance procedures.
Education
Leaving certificate -
Good Counsel College
New Ross, County Wexford 2013.09 - 2019.07
Skills
- Spraying
- Top Dressing
- Turf Laying
- Bunker maintenance
- Over-seeding
- Mowing and Rolling
- Landscaping
- Garden Maintenance
Certification
- Lantra Awards level 2 Award in the safe application of pesticides using vehicle mounted boom sprayer equipment
- Lantra Awards level 2 Award in the safe application of pesticides using hand held equipment
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golf
2024.12 - Current
Greenkeeper
Portmarnock Golf Club
2021.11 - 2024.12
Assistant greenkeeper
Gowran Park Golf and Leisure Club
2021.01 - 2021.09
Leaving certificate -
Good Counsel College
2013.09 - 2019.07