Kyle J Strojny
Homer Glen
Summary
Very hardworking and proficient in problem solving complex auto/diesel repair issues while consistently delivering quality service. Workstation stays organized and in a clean fashion also while having a great attitude. Dedicated to providing timely and efficient solutions. Always looking for new ways to learn and exceed expectations. Understanding of Golf course maintenance practices, and the interaction of the equipment I am responsible for.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Manager
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
07.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory of equipment, ensuring availability and readiness for daily operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on machinery to optimize performance.
- Collaborated with team members to implement efficient equipment handling procedures.
- Trained staff on proper equipment usage and safety protocols to reduce incidents.
- Assisted in scheduling maintenance tasks, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
- Established relationships with vendors for timely procurement of necessary parts and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment usage, enabling better planning and scheduling for future projects.
Equipment Manager
Victoria National
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Victoria National is a Top 50 Golf Club In Southwest Indiana. Responsible for a 1.5 million dollar fleet of equipment.
- Working closely with the Director of Agronomy & Golf Course Superintendent scheduling daily work for the staff and cutting heights. Responsible for setting up equipment during the PGA Korn Ferry Championships. Working closely with PGA Agronomists ensuring all cuts and playing surfaces are exceptional.
Equipment Manager
Cog Hill Golf And Country Club
08.2017 - 10.2021
- In charge of up to four mechanics at times. Responsible for addressing daily work to mechanics, and personally addressing any major faults in a fast, accurate and timely manner. Responsible for tracking work orders and multiple budget lines. Responsible For ordering and working with a variety of vendors. Worked In a multi million dollar fleet of new John Deere equipment. Worked closely with the Director Of Grounds for whatever needed to be done. Always maintaining all 72 plus holes at a championship golf experience. Involved In 2020 building a world’s long drive grid for NBC.
Head Equipment Manager
The Glen Club & The Prairie Club
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Head Manager overlooking 1.4 Million dollar equipment fleet split between The Glen Club 18 hole golf course resort which was home to North Western Golf team, and also a top 100 American Course. Also Managed Prairie Club a 9 hole Glenview park district course.
- -Responsible for preventative maintenance all the way to heavy overhauls of all turf/ agricultural equipment, including trucks and golf carts
- -Keeping steady records on repairs.
- -Responsible for a number of budget lines, tracking and spending and keeping records on Microsoft Excel, and google drive.
- -Responsible for ordering shop parts, supplies, tools, and new turf equipment.
- -Responsible for tracking fuel spending and record keeping.
Assistant Shop Manager
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Assists Equipment Manager on a 72 hole golf course facility, with all turf equipment fleet worth 3 Million dollars, including : Reel mowers, rotary mowers, sprayers, heavy machinery, skid steers, Bulldozers, front end loaders.
- - Efficient at setting assignments for other mechanics.
- -Record keeping, setting mower heights/ checking cut, grinding reels/ bedknives, welding.
- -parts ordering. Also in charge of equipment for the tournament course (Dubsdred), and worked hand in hand with the Golf Course Superintendent, and Director of Golf Operations.
Mechanic
Lockport Park District
01.2013 - 01.2014
- -Responsibilities are doing any type of preventative maintenance on mowers, trucks, heavy equipment, both diesel and gas engines.
- -Setting and adjusting green, tee, and fairway units. Both 4 point and click type.
- -Also experience in grinding bedknives and reels.
- -Keeping supplies organized.
Education
John Deere Golf Maintenance Education - Professional Golf Maintenance II
Morrisville, NC02.2023
GCSAA EMCP LEVEL 1 Graduate - undefined
02.2019
GCSAA EMCP LEVEL 2 Graduate - undefined
02.2019
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Universal Technical Institute
01.2012
Skills
- Diagnosis and repair of all equipment and tools
- Preventative maintenance of all equipment and tools
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and maintaining hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and maintaining small engines
- Proficient In reel setup, maintenance and repair
- Proficient In spin grinding & relief grinding reel cutting units
- Proficient In Mig welding & metal work
- Inventory supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment repairs
Timeline
Equipment Manager
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
07.2024 - Current
Equipment Manager
Victoria National
01.2022 - 07.2024
Equipment Manager
Cog Hill Golf And Country Club
08.2017 - 10.2021
Head Equipment Manager
The Glen Club & The Prairie Club
01.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Shop Manager
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
03.2014 - 01.2016
Mechanic
Lockport Park District
01.2013 - 01.2014
GCSAA EMCP LEVEL 1 Graduate - undefined
GCSAA EMCP LEVEL 2 Graduate - undefined
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Universal Technical Institute
John Deere Golf Maintenance Education - Professional Golf Maintenance II
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