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Adept Horticulturist with 20 years of experience with Creativity, attention to detail, organizing, and problem-solving to bring solutions to the landscape, consulting, and utilizing my communication skills to educate numerous people over my career so far. In addition, I have 10 years of experience leading people through my horticultural knowledge and mentorship.  My top skills & Specialties: . Ornamental Horticulture . Plant Identification: Woody ornamentals, Annuals, Perennials, Weeds, Natives & Grasses  . Landscape Design . Landscape Maintenance  . Horticultural Consultation   . Woody Ornamental Pruning  . Best Management Practices  . Artistic Eye . Client Relationship Management .Emotional Intelligence                                                                                         My Industry technologies are :  .AutoCad  Here is what people outside of LinkedIn have to say about me, my skills, and my professionalism verbatim: " Kevin Anderson-Garrity has in his head a compendium of knowledge about plants, shrubs, trees and using those elements to create beauty where there once was just dirt. I’ve trusted him with indoor and outdoor landscaping and plantings. I like that he doesn’t “take charge” of my spaces, but listens to my ideas, and makes them a reality in native plantings. He is competent and I especially like that he is a good and honorable human being." Client, Mundelein IL "Kevin is always quick to respond to the never-ending questions I approach him. He is dependable and hard-working. I think his next project will be my rear yard rehabilitation." Client, Northbrook IL "As new homeowners, we were very interested in reworking our underkept, existing landscaping that previous owners had not taken care of properly for many years. Kevin worked with us to help identify trouble spots, existing plants, trees, and landscaping issues. His wealth of knowledge in horticulture and arbor studies was AMAZING in helping us understand the zones and existing landscape and our challenges. He willingly shared his knowledge and continues to help with suggestions and feedback as we revitalize our landscaping needs to make our yard and home more beautiful. A TRUE professional in every sense. Personable, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable in every aspect of landscaping & gardening needs! Thank you!!" Client, Grayslake IL "Kevin demonstrated fantastic attention to detail in his work at SRCC. He was always willing to go above and beyond and try something new to give our club a fresh look. He is brilliant in his craft and constantly educating himself." Kyle Schwieter, Assistant Operations Manager at Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc., Chicago IL Intrigued? Let's get the conversation growing! For the quickest response, reach out to kevinandersongarrity@gmail.com | LinkedIn message. For scheduling a call https://calendly.com/kevinandersongarrity LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-anderson-garrity    

      I’d like to pose this question what is a horticulturist? A horticulturist is an agricultural professional who helps grow plants. These specialized professionals apply an integrative approach involving botany, biology, and environmental science to improve cultivation techniques. For instance, a horticulturist might alter farming conditions to increase plant yields or help a plant develop resistance to diseases.             I have been in this industry since 1989 when I began my own part-time business that later turned into a bigger business which included design work, irrigation, and general maintenance that I eventually sold in 2013.  In 2013 I went back to school and got my associate in science in horticulture and graduated in 2016 from Trident Technical College while maintaining the dean’s list every semester.  I took a year off then in 2017 I got my bachelor’s in science on -line in agricultural education with an emphasis in professional services and graduated with a 3.88 GPA from North Carolina A & T State University in 2019.  While at North Carolina A&T State University I was a member of the honor society.   I got my degree while working full time and going to school full time for the South Carolina State Parks system as a building and grounds supervisor.  After leaving the parks system I went to work for The Citadel as the assistant grounds supervisor where I oversaw maintaining the parade field from mowing, fertilizing, aerating, weed management and Irrigation.  I also helped manage the crews in the department while doing flower designs and graduation plant setups.  While I was doing all that I began getting my master’s in science in leadership at The Citadel and graduated in 2022 with a GPA of 4.0.              During my career I have obtained and maintained non-commercial pesticide license for turf and ornamentals.  In order maintain my pesticide license I continue to take classes either in person or online to keep myself up to date on new and improving technology and techniques.    I am also a professional certified landscaper through Clemson.  My degree in horticultural allowed me to obtain an athletic fields maintenance certificate, a sustainable landscape certificate, landscape maintenance certificate and several irrigation certificates.              My degree in leadership has allowed me to be able to problem solve with employees and become a better manager and mentor.  It also has allowed me to be able to identify different problems associated in the horticultural and landscape industry.  With this master’s degree in horticultural science from your institution will allow me to understand different aspects of the horticultural industry that I have not already learned from my previous degrees or on the job experiences.              I look forward to hearing back from the admission committee and hope this statement reflects my experiences and allow me to get in your program. I want to leave you with this final quote. “Landscape consists in the multiple, overlapping intricacies and forms that exist in a given space at a moment in time”. Annie Dillard             Sincerely yours, Timothy Warren Farmer MS. Leadership

2025....Seeking an opportunity to return the golf industry, open to discussing various types of positions. For the past 2.5 years, I have worked for Altman Plants at the Loxahatchee, FL location (85 acres). As the Technical Services Supervisor, I was part of the grow team responsible for overall health and quality of plants. Those to include both cactus & succulents, aloe, rose, hibiscus, mandevillea, palms and various foliage plants. This position was responsible for authoring the spray programs for all crops and the purchase of pesticides/fertilizers ($460,000 budget). In addition, supervised all calibration, applications and kept us compliant with all State/Federal regulations.  Performed testing of water, plant tissue, soil media for pathogens as well as pH/EC. I conducted all worker /handler pesticide safety training for staff and new employees. Maintained all pesticide records required by Federal, State and local ordinances. Previously, worked for Fernlea Flowers as Grower of the Palm City, FL location (25 acres). This was a smaller operation, so involved in all aspects of production from propagation to shipping. Both Altman Plants and Fernlea Flowers are very large North American suppliers of plant material to national accounts such as Home Depot, Lowes and Trader Joe's. Started my golf career in 1992, having worked in Connecticut, New York, Tennessee....and finally Florida. Resume attached to detail this career path. I can be reached at 561-932-8962, or gusballing@outlook.com Thank you for your consideration.

I am looking forward to getting back into the golf industry. Thank you for your consideration.

I have 30 years experience as a superintendent. I have intelligence, passion, personality, and superior work ethic. I will quickly adapt to your situation and lead your course .  Please shoot me an email and tell me your situation. I guarantee  I will be a great superintendent for you.

I am currently seeking a new  job in the industry. I have over 40 years of experience in the field with over 30 as an assistant superintendent. This business has been my lifelong passion and I hope to continue my journey with a new challenge.

Looking to step away from college and apply my knowledge and experience in golf course maintenance to help create great playing conditions and an amazing golf environment! I am finishing out my second semester of college, and I've found so far that have learned far more by getting out and working on golf courses than I have in the classroom, and I'm looking to apply what I've learned and continue my hands-on education. I'm willing to travel anywhere in the U.S. and beyond, and I'm excited to live and work someplace new!

I'm looking for an opportunity to get back to what I love most, which was golf course maintenance. I've been in the industry from 2011 to 2019 at Sea Island Resort at St. Simons Island, GA and have developed the following skills: full redesign and renovation experience at the Plantation course, leadership skills managing 25+ personnel, learned time dedication in the workplace, skilled in application precision involving calibration and applying pesticides at the proper rate. 

  Equipment manager.  I have been in the golf industry for 21 years as a equipment manager. My years of experience with Toro, Jacobson and John deer gives me a wide range of knowledge to tackle any challenge. I pride myself on QO. Currently looking for new opportunity

Skills/Experience: Maintains consistent communication with general manager, golf pro, and director of golf. Excellent technical and mechanical knowledge of turf equipment. Irrigation system diagnostics and repair of Rainbird, Toro, and Hunter irrigation systems. Experience in warm and cool season grasses as well as the transition zone. Full knowledge and understanding of turf chemicals. Proficient at spotting turf disease and executing a plan of action to solve the issue. Operates within established budget and operating costs. Detail oriented, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. Over ten years of golf management experience. Skilled in bunker, cart path, and greens improvement projects. Proficient at reel grinding.

Update as of 12/13/2024 I would like to return to a management position withing the golf industry. I am open to all positions. For the past 2.5 years, I have worked as the Technical Services Supervisor for the Loxahatchee, FL location (85 acres). This position was part of the grow team responsible for overall health and quality of plants. Those to include both cactus & succulents, aloe, rose, hibiscus, mandevillea, palms and various foliage plants. I was responsible for authoring the spray programs for all crops and the purchase of pesticides/fertilizers ($460,000 budget). In addition, supervised all calibration, applications and kept us compliant with all State/Federal regulations.  Performed testing of water, plant tissue, soil media for pathogens as well as pH/EC. I conducted all worker /handler pesticide safety training for staff and new employees. Maintained all pesticide records required by Federal, State and local ordinances. Previous six years was working for Fernlea Flowers as Grower of the Palm City, FL location (25 acres). This was a smaller operation, so involved in all aspects of production from propagation to shipping. Both Altman Plants and Fernlea are very large North American suppliers of plant material to national accounts such as Home Depot, Lowes and Trader Joe's. Started my golf career in 1992, having worked in Connecticut, New York, Tennessee....and finally Florida. Resume attached to detail this career path. I can be reached at 561-932-8962, or gusballing@outlook.com Thank you for your consideration.

I am looking for possible international internships in Europe, Asia, or the UAE for summer 2025 but I am also open to other inquiries as well please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.  

I am seeking a new job to align my career more closely with my long-term goals and aspirations. I’m eager to take on new challenges that allow me to grow professionally and further develop my skills in. Additionally, I value a workplace culture that emphasizes collaboration and innovation, and I am looking for an environment that aligns more closely with my values and work style. This change also represents an opportunity to explore roles that better utilize my skills and offer competitive compensation and benefits, ensuring a better balance between my professional and personal goals.

Former USCG Machinery Technician with 6 years experience as an Equipment Manager/Mechanic at The Club at Osprey Cove. I'm looking for an Equipment Manager/mechanic position with the goal of to relocating to Virginia. 

I am headed back to IL after a successful rescue mission in PA.  I helped some very nice new owners bring their course back from the brink after their supt left. I  used my 30+ years of experience, my work ethic , passion, and certainly my adaptability to new surroundings. I am spending the holidays at my son's house and will be available for a new adventure  in January. Please shoot me an email and let me know your situation. I am positive I can be a great superintendent for you. Thank you.

I would like to return to a management position withing the golf industry. I am open to all positions. Because economy has finally caught up with me, as my position at Altman Plants was cut this morning due to a loss in profit. For the past 2.5 years, I have worked as the Technical Services Supervisor for the Loxahatchee, FL location (85 acres). This position was part of the grow team responsible for overall health and quality of plants. Those to include both cactus & succulents, aloe, rose, hibiscus, mandevillea, palms and various foliage plants. I was responsible for the purchase of all pesticides and fertilizers ($460,000 budget) and authored all spray programs. Performed testing of water, plant tissue, soil media for pathogens as well as pH/EC. I conducted all worker /handler pesticide safety training for staff and new employees. Maintained all pesticide records required by Federal, State and local ordinances. Previous to my last ten years working in commercial horticulture, I was employed as both assistant and superintendent at both public/private facilities. Resume attached to detail this career path. I can be reached at 561-932-8962, or gusballing@outlook.com Thank you for your consideration.  

Hey I'm Mason Taylor. I am currently a sophomore studying Turfgrass Management at Auburn University. I switched my major over the summer from business to turgrass because I believe there more are job opportunities in this field. I currently plan to intern starting in January at Robert Trent Jones at Grand National to gain experience to pick up an internship for this summer!

Looking for career advancement and new opportunities to build off of current Major League Baseball Groundskeeping.

Estimated Graduation from Kansas State University's Turf Program - December of 2025 4 Internships previously completed - Kansas State Turf Research Facility (Kansas), Wolf Creek GC (Kansas), Vanderbilt CC (Florida), and Shoreacres (Illinois)  Looking for a Summer of 2025 Internship, also looking for a possible job after graduation.  Looking for Jobs in the Illinois or Kansas City area, but willing to entertain all opportunities.    Willing to relocate for any opportunity. Looking for provided housing (If located outside of KC area) for Summer '25 Internship .  Resume Attached, willing to provide references if needed!  

I have been a golf course Superintendent for over 24 years and I am looking to use my experience, education and dedication to move into a new and challenging position.  I have managed from 1 to 260 acres of golf courses on two different continents, where attention to detail, quality, precision gardening and maintenance are a must.  If you are looking for someone who can make a difference and elevate the level of maintenance to new levels, I would love to come work with you   I am a Class A GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent with 24 plus years of vast experience in Las Vegas, California, Oregon, as well as international leadership and agronomy consultancy in Europe (Denmark).  Throughout my career I have gained expertise in all aspects of golf course design, construction, renovation, and revitalization, leading to top conditions, including the completion of a full 18-hole renovation of Kolding Golf Club in Denmark, a 2-and-a-half-year project.    As a leader I have successfully developed multi-lingual teams by implementing innovative career programs, mentoring, and clearly articulating expectations as well as short and long-term goals.  I also have a strong background working cooperatively with owners, boards of directors, chairmen, captains, golf professionals, members, HOA committees, and guests to ensure exceptional internal and external relations and goals. I have experience in managing 18, 27 and 36-hole facilities with crews from 9 to 70 employees.   I have worked on public, private and high end private courses.   Agronomically, I have utilized my skills to complete multiple course development and construction projects and have worked internationally with successful transforming of properties, stabilizing struggling turf, and producing exceptional course conditions in highly diverse climates and environments while prioritizing environmental stewardship.  Additionally, I have expertise in preparing and maintaining turf for Ecco and Srixon Tour events in Denmark, part of the Corn Ferry Tour.  As a project manager, I have led several projects from design to completion and have a strong track record of fiscal planning and responsibility and have always kept to budget.    Turf management experience; Bentgrass, Poa, Ryegrass, Bermuda 419 with wall to wall overseed to Ryegrass for winter conditions (5 year’s experience), Paspalum, all varieties of Fescue, and Kikuyu.       Previously, I worked as Superintendent at Desert Willow and took the course to a rating of #24 best courses in Nevada for the first time in the history of the course. See reviews on Golf Pass for the past 4 years.  Desert Willow made a profit for the first time in the history of the course under my leadership and continue to have record number of green fee play.  They are known for having some of the best greens in Las Vegas.  In the past 4 years while at Desert Willow, I have renovated all bunkers, built 13 new tees, of which one is a signature tee with a view of all of downtown Las Vegas, renovated all of the water system, added 28 new full heads, 85 new pop up precision heads, built new training facilities, qualified the course for a water rebate of 200,000$ through proper management techniques, and improved turf quality dramatically.         I am an expert in the use of the Cirrus Rainbird watering systems and irrigation programs, after training for a full year on the system with Rainbird. I have great working knowledge with the Toro Lynx system as well.  I have several years of experience with course irrigation needs and water saving practices in both cool climates and desert conditions.  I have strong organizational and supervisory skills and I am routine in the use of Word, Excel and Powerpoint.           Thank you in advance for your consideration.  I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Please don’t hesitate to call if you need more information or have any questions.    Sincerely yours,     Steven Charles Smith                                                                                         

Diligent, trustworthy, and organized Virginia Tech Agribusiness Management Student. Previously studied and graduated from 2 year Turfgrass Management program. I am seeking an internship-like experience for 3 months between February and May, preferably in the southeast.