Amy Fouty, CSFM
Field Consultant at The Motz Group- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Sports Field Manager
STMA - Sports Turf Managers AssociationJan, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Pesticide Applicator, Certified
State of Michigan Department of AgricultureJan, 1996- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Motz
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Consultant
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Jul 2021 - Present
Within my new role at The Motz Group, I am committed to developing, fostering, and further enriching relationships with sports turf managers, sports organizations, designers, architects, and industry partners by providing practical support in the areas of Sports Turfgrass Management and Project Management. As an employee-owned company, Motz is focused on leading the industry through innovation, building and maintaining exceptional athletic fields for high-performance sports venues, and serving as an educational resource for current and future clients. I too am committed to this mission and look forward to serving you and your team in this way. Show less
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Sports Force Parks- Naples Paradise Coast Sports Complex
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Naples, Florida, United States
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General Manager
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
Leading thru extraordinary time. Making use of sound judgement, experience, and ability to adapt in ways that are creative and innovative. Work along with Sports Force Parks Corporate team and Collier County’s Leadership team to decipher changes in guidelines and mandates at all levels of Government that impacted athletic facilities and the business of sports. Implemented start up operations in June 2020 at the new Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Leading thru extraordinary time. Making use of sound judgement, experience, and ability to adapt in ways that are creative and innovative. Work along with Sports Force Parks Corporate team and Collier County’s Leadership team to decipher changes in guidelines and mandates at all levels of Government that impacted athletic facilities and the business of sports. Implemented start up operations in June 2020 at the new Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Athletics Director, Outdoor Facilities operations, projects, and events
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Continuously exceeding strategic leadership standards through consistently implementing methods to improve campus facilities. Direct all phases of daily operations throughout athletic department by recruiting, hiring and training staff to carry out department’s goals. Work alongside Deputy Athletic Director to implement strategies that enhance internal operations and direct long-range planning. Manage operating budgets ranging from $1.2M to more than $5M. Cross-collaborate with various teams to strategize (plan and design) and launch facility projects. Develop estimates based on project needs and requests. Serve as the lead and “face” of the department by building effective relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure safety standards are met during renovations. Show less
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Athletic Turf Manager
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Dec 2003 - Jan 2018
Oversee staff and functions of operations (budget, maintenance, housekeeping, forecasting, health and safety) for more than 10 athletic field facilities including Spartan Stadium, Duffey Football Complex, Lasch Golf Center, DeMartin Soccer Complex and McLane Stadium, Ralph Young Field Led successful facility renovations of Spartan Stadium, DeMartin Stadium, Lasch Family Golf Center, football and soccer practice complexes, Ralph Young Field and track complex Served as the Project Representative to provide direction and coordination in negotiating agreements with contractors, local government agencies, and provide direction to carry out projects and maintenance utilizing multiple skilled trade teams Coordinate operations of campus events including stadium concerts, staff appreciation events, high school state championships, movie nights, weddings, memorials, tours, and educational functions bringing in more than 75K attendees Represent athletic department for a variety of Capital Projects, Community Committees, Marketing/Promotions/Fundraising initiatives, and campus groups Design/Directed field renovations of DE Martin Stadium, Fox Green Complex, football and soccer complexes, track and field facilities. Utilized best practices in turf management to restore Old College field complex and replaced natural grass in Spartan Stadium Actively contribute to academic units (College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department of Kinesiology) supporting undergraduate and graduate students’ lecture, mentor, and internship opportunities. Provide support to faculty and staff committees to drive inclusion and diversity initiatives Show less
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University of Michigan
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Groundskeeper
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Mar 1999 - Dec 2003
Planned and directed daily activities of athletic grounds for the university’s football and soccer complexes. Oversaw scheduling of facilities by collaborating with staff including, coaches, maintenance crews, and game day media to ensure events were carried out successfully. Participated in the set up and tear down of winter sports, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, and Volleyball. Planned and directed daily activities of athletic grounds for the university’s football and soccer complexes. Oversaw scheduling of facilities by collaborating with staff including, coaches, maintenance crews, and game day media to ensure events were carried out successfully. Participated in the set up and tear down of winter sports, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, and Volleyball.
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The Links at Whitmore Lake GC
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Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United States
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Golf Course Superintendent
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Jan 1997 - Dec 1998
Oversaw all aspects of facility operations for a 350-acre golf course and club house. Managed $500K budget and maintained inventory and supplies. Utilized extensive knowledge in turf and facilities management to promote and ensure environmental safety guidelines were met. Hired, mentored and trained 15 staff members to provide attentive, prompt and courteous service to members. Oversaw all aspects of facility operations for a 350-acre golf course and club house. Managed $500K budget and maintained inventory and supplies. Utilized extensive knowledge in turf and facilities management to promote and ensure environmental safety guidelines were met. Hired, mentored and trained 15 staff members to provide attentive, prompt and courteous service to members.
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Education
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Michigan State University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology -
Michigan State University
2-year certificate, Turfgrass Management -
Carroll University
Psychology -
Catholic Memorial H.S
High School Diploma