James Anderson
Billings
Summary
Assistant Superintendent with a proven track record in planning and operational enhancements. Demonstrated expertise in diverse sectors, including golf course maintenance, boat detailing, and ranching. Skilled in staff management and employee retention, leading to significant productivity improvements. Also has recent hands-on experience in golf course construction and renovations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Yellowstone Country Club
Billings
08.2024 - Current
- Led maintenance crew to accomplish daily operations on golf course.
- Contributed to extensive course renovation, including bunker restoration and tee box additions.
- Expanded range tee and irrigation pond while removing trees and relocating irrigation lines.
- Rewired sprinkler heads and replaced pump house components to enhance functionality.
- Trained staff on proper setup practices, ensuring optimal course conditions for play.
- Adjusted cup locations, moved tee markers, mowed, and rolled greens to improve player experience.
- Operated spray equipment for efficient application of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
- Maintained accurate records of chemical applications and adhered to safety protocols.
Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Yellowstone Country Club
Billings
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored irrigation systems to guarantee optimal water distribution.
- Executed repairs on irrigation sprinklers, swing joints, mainlines, and lateral lines.
- Operated diverse equipment essential for task completion and effectiveness.
- Supported landscape maintenance through mowing, trimming, and planting activities.
Seasonal Landscaper
Drop Tyne Landscaping
Billings
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed to the design and construction of newly-built residential lawns.
- Completed various jobs within the business such as installing home irrigation systems, planting trees and shrubs, aesthetic rock walls, and sod installation.
- Provided a superior, professional lawn product worthy of customer expectations.
Lot Porter and Detailer
Union Marine Boat Company
Bellingham
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Displayed leadership in a business setting to efficiently complete tasks involving the sale of boats.
- Modeled appropriate and professional behavior both on and off the work setting.
- Gained experience in how to properly conduct a business.
- Used character skills such as attention to detail, consistency, and professionalism on a daily basis to meet the standard of the company.
- Named one of the best boat detailers for a nationally certified top-50 boat company.
Ranch Worker
Sue Sultze Quarter Horses
Bow
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Supervised ranch hands and livestock handlers.
- Assisted in birthing of new calves and other livestock.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Monitored the health of the horses before races.
Education
Professional Golf Turfgrass Management - Agricultural Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT05.2023
Skills
- Professionalism
- Networking and Employee Retention
- Budget Oversight
- Business Operations
- Detail Attentive
- Communication
- Staff Training
- Irrigation Management
- Course Maintenance
- Project Management
- Landscape Design
- Multitasking Abilities
References
- Cody Schulke, Yellowstone Country Club, Head Superintendent/Board of Directors Member- Peaks & Prairie GCSAA, 509-432-3744, c.schulke@yellowstonecc.com
- Fred Skogen, Yellowstone Country Club, Lead Assistant Superintendent, 406-544-3273
- Chad Dillon, Yellowstone Country Club, Head Golf Professional, 406-670-6534
- Grant Haugen, Union Marine Boat Sales, Sales Manager, 425-780-3157
- Dr. Alex Shafer, Montana State University Billings, Academic Advisor/Chair Member for Health and Human Performance, 406-657-2377, alex.shafer@msubillings.edu
- Dr. Jeffrey Willardson, Montana State University Billings, Associate Professor/ Head Chair Member for Health and Human Performance, jeffrey.willardson@msubillings.edu
Awards
- Recipient of the 2024 Rutgers University Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Scholarship
- Recipient of the 2024 Peaks and Prairies GCSAA Scholarship Award
- Recipient of the 2025 Peaks and Prairies GCSAA Scholarship Award
- Recipient of the 2025 Rutgers University Paul Des Champs Memorial Scholarship
- Recipient of the 2025 Rutgers University Super Scratch Foundation Scholarship
- Recipient of the 2025 GCSAA Scholars Competition Award
- Recipient of the INBRE Research grant through Montana State-Billings
- Member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee at Montana State University Billings from Fall 2022-Spring 2024
Certification
Montana State Licensed Pesticide Applicator- Noncommercial, 2025
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Yellowstone Country Club
08.2024 - Current
Seasonal Landscaper
Drop Tyne Landscaping
07.2022 - 09.2023
Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Yellowstone Country Club
06.2022 - 08.2024
Lot Porter and Detailer
Union Marine Boat Company
09.2020 - 08.2021
Ranch Worker
Sue Sultze Quarter Horses
01.2020 - 04.2020
Professional Golf Turfgrass Management - Agricultural Science
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Health and Human Performance
Montana State University Billings