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.
