Mike Mausolf

Experience

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  Shoal Creek

  Apr 2003 - Aug 2003

  Turfgrass Internship
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  Cascade Hills Country Club

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
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  Oakland Hills Country Club

  Feb 2008 - Mar 2017

  While at Oakland Hills Country Club, I began as an assistant superintendent and progressively moved up over a 9-year period to serve as the North Course Superintendent and finally the South Course Superintendent. As the Superintendent of the championship South Course, I hosted prestigious tournaments and oversaw the entire property in absence of the Director of Agronomy. Highlights:‒ Led on-time completion of multi-million-dollar Hills & Forrest-designed North Course renovation in collaboration with 6 contractors‒ Initiated improvements to internship program such as proactive outreach, effective interviews, and implementation of weekly learning experiences, resulting in recruitment and retention of quality talent‒ Planned and directed golf course maintenance practices during 2016 U.S. Amateur on South Course; oversaw ~80 employees and volunteers and ensured an exceptional tournament experience and playing conditions‒ During 2008 PGA Championship, led ~25 employees and volunteers and managed upkeep on North Course practice facility; served as quadrant captain and oversaw and maintained designated South Course section throughout tournament‒ Enhanced team morale and output for 60+ employees, including H2B visa participants, by cross-training, ensuring accountability, and implementing cookouts and other team-building activities, leading to strong relationships, life-long friendships, and high retention‒ Reduced expenditures 5-30% through strategic bidding and selection of chemical and fertilizer purchases and decreased labor by effectively monitoring employee hours and overtime based on needs and weather Show less

  • South Course Superintendent

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

  • North Course Superintendent

    Mar 2010 - Apr 2014

  • Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

    Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
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  Proscape LLC

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  Operations Manager

  Within this position, I led crews through comprehensive landscape projects as well as routing, supply procurement, customer service, equipment maintenance, and snow removal, ensuring high-quality work and exceptional customer service.Highlights:‒ Initiated, developed, and ran new Fertilizer/Pesticide Application Division, eliminating need for outside contractors for plant protectant services‒ Adjusted culture and increased crew accountability by implementing structured schedules and clear task assignments, setting daily goals, and effectively monitoring crews and task completion‒ Improved customer support by communicating and quickly resolving issues throughout design, installation, and maintenance Show less

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  Oakland County, Michigan Government

  Mar 2019 - May 2024

  I currently manage and coordinate a team of 30 to maintain the pristine regulation 18-hole golf course certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program, 6 miles of nature trails, 4 soccer fields, a cricket field, a children’s play park, and a 13-acre dog park.Highlights:‒ Completed bunker renovations, added drainage to #7 fairway, and opened site lines based on architect’s suggested specifications, resulting in overall enhanced course aesthetics and playability‒ Built nursery which led to repair efficiency and improvement of greens’ conditions‒ Led logistics, speaker, and lab coordination and hosted 2 First Green field trips for 5th and 6th graders from 2 local schools; introduced youth to the profession and game of golf while offering an inside look into the course’s ecosystem and environmental stewardship‒ Increased crew accountability and output through employee cross-training, setting high expectations while providing necessary support, and allowing autonomy in task completion and scheduling Show less

  • Parks Crew Chief - Lyon Oaks

    Aug 2022 - May 2024

  • Groundskeeper II - Lyon Oaks

    Mar 2019 - Aug 2022
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  The Legacy by Arthur Hills

  May 2024 - now

  Golf Course Sueprintendent