Scott Poynot

Email: abp9ea@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** *********

City: broussard

State: LA

Zip: 70518

Country: USA

Phone: 337-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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SCOTT F. POYNOT

210 S. Girouard Road * Broussard, LA 70518 * 337-***-**** * abp9ea@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Agronomist Professional

An award-winning, resourceful golf industry professional with extensive, yet diverse experience as a Consultant, Golf Course Superintendent and Agronomist; 19 years of experience with PGA Tour tournament preparation. Detail-oriented, with strong leadership abilities in landscape design and construction, plus development of agronomic strategies for greens, tees and fairways. Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; who builds a rapport with customers, staff and management to ensure positive customer relations. A results-oriented team leader and motivator with strong staff supervision, coaching and performance management skills. Effective project manager with multi-tasking proficiencies and a proven track record effectively managing resources in stressful and fast-paced environments, while prioritizing responsibilities to complete complex projects on time and on budget.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERFORMANCE TURF SPECIALTIES, Broussard, LA 2012 - Present

President / Consulting Agronomist

Development of agronomic strategies that provide plant health balance while maximizing playability. Services include soil testing and analysis, innovative turf nutrition programs, preparation plans for tournament conditioning and consultation on construction and renovation techniques.

LE TRIOMPHE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, Broussard, LA 2003 - Present

Agronomist

Liaison with Golf Course Superintendent for development of agronomic strategies for greens, tees and fairways on a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Design course that is host of the Louisiana Open.

Managed the 2003 renovation and redesign of the golf course including development of an innovative sand trap design concept that uses Portland cement filled into sub-grade and erosion cloth along perimeters so bunkers still drain and sand is free of any contamination. Trap sand quality is still exceptional in 2012. Ensured greens were constructed to USGA specifications.

Currently oversee a 10,000 square foot research putting green. Project consists of three different bermudagrasses and two paspalum varieties. The grasses are planted on four different USGA specification soil conditions.

INDIAN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, Broken Arrow, OK 2001 - 2003

Golf Course Superintendent/Director of Agronomy

Managed staff of more than 30 which included: Senior Assistants, Mechanics, Crew Foremen, Irrigation Technicians, Pesticide Applicators and Laborers.

Directed the management and agronomic practices of two 18-hole bent grass courses with a budget of $980K.

Researched, planned, and managed installation of electricity and fans for 23 greens on the two golf courses, plus installation of pumps and 3.5 miles of piping from local water treatment plant to utilize effluent for irrigation.

Led rebuilding initiatives of two greens ensuring they met USGA specifications.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHERN TRACE COUNTRY CLUB

Shreveport, LA Golf Course Superintendent

1997-2001

ENGLISH TURN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

New Orleans, LA First Assistant

1996-1997

OLD OVERTON CLUB

Vestavia Hills, AL Summer Internship

1995-1995

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE Starkville, MS Crew Supervisor

1993-1995

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE

Ruston, LA Pro Shop Clerk / Course Maintenance

1992-1993

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2013 - Louisiana Golf Association Board Member (State Amateur USGA Events)

1996 - Present - GCSAA Member

1999 - 2001 -Louisiana/Mississippi GCSA Board of Directors

1994 - Present - Louisiana/Mississippi GCSA Member

2006 - 2008 - BASF Turf Council Member (Selected as one of 12 Superintendents nationwide)

2001 - 2003 - Oklahoma GCSA Board of Directors

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2004 - GCSAA`s CGCS Designation of Certified Golf Course Superintendent

2003 - Most Outstanding Superintendent Leadership and Dedication Award, Club Corp of America

2000 - PGA Player Ability Test at Timberton GC (Medalist - Scores 69, 72)

1998 - #1 Most Improved Club Corp of America Course, Southern Trace CC

1988 - Top 10 Quality Conditioned Club Corp Course, Southern Trace CC

1995 - Jacobsen/Textron Future Turf Manager Award; One of 36 students nationwide

1995 - Louisiana/Mississippi Chapter of GCSAA Scholarship

1992 - Certificate of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Architecture

1988 - 1992 Tau Sigma Delta Arts and Architecture Honor Society

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mississippi State University - Bachelor of Science in Turf Grass Management; Honors: GPA 3.9

Louisiana Tech University - Bachelor of Architecture; Honors: GPA 3.6

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