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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
11.2021 - 12.2024
  • 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
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • 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
12.2024 - 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
09.2013 - 07.2019

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
12.2024 - Current

Greenkeeper

Portmarnock Golf Club
11.2021 - 12.2024

Assistant greenkeeper

Gowran Park Golf and Leisure Club
01.2021 - 09.2021

Leaving certificate -

Good Counsel College
09.2013 - 07.2019
Ciaran Connolly