Mark Petersen
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic Location Manager at Central Turf Farms with expertise in sod management and irrigation systems. Proven ability to optimize water usage and enhance equipment performance. Skilled in staff training and emergency response, ensuring efficient operations under pressure. Committed to excellence in logistics coordination and problem-solving, delivering results in challenging environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Location Manager
Central Turf Farms
Albert Lea
04.1990 - Current
- Executed sod maintenance tasks, including seeding, maintaining, and harvesting. Managed irrigation systems, performing repairs and adjusting to optimize water usage. Maintained and repaired tools and equipment. Operated, repaired, and maintained various powered equipment, including mowers, tractors, and specialized vehicles. Adapted to extreme weather conditions, while performing tasks effectively. CDL License and Class A with air brakes and manual transmission. Provided training to new staff.
Snow Removal
Ladc
Albert Lea
11.2009 - 12.2023
- Responded quickly to emergency requests for snow removal during inclement weather events.
- Provided snow removal services during winter months including shoveling, salting and sanding pathways and parking lots.
Education
Associate of Science - Farm Business Operation And Management
Southwestern Technical Institute
Cranby, MN05-1986
Skills
- Sod management
- Equipment maintenance
- Irrigation management
- Logistics coordination
- Staff training
- Team supervision
- CDL operation
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Maintenance and repairs
Certification
- Certificate in Welding - South Central Technical College, Albert Lea, MN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Snow Removal
Ladc
11.2009 - 12.2023
Location Manager
Central Turf Farms
04.1990 - Current
Associate of Science - Farm Business Operation And Management
Southwestern Technical Institute
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