Mark David Miller
Current Address: *** * *******, *******, ** 48912
Email: ********@***.***
Phone: 269-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To gain a position with an agriculturally oriented company where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to
make agronomic decisions, promote and sell products, and gain experience to advance my career in agriculture.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Graduate Research Assistant, January 2009 – Present
• Developed and carried out research projects pertaining to irrigation management and nutrient fate.
• Analyzed data using statistical software.
• Presented research at conferences and trade shows.
• Performed duties associated with being a teaching assistant for a weed science course.
Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, East Lansing, Michigan, Assistant Research Technician, April 2008 – October 2009
• Assisted with set-up of research projects.
• Completed repairs on maintenance equipment.
• Assisted with irrigation system design, installation, and maintenance.
Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, New York, Turfgrass Intern, March 2007 – August 2007
• Calibrated chemical application equipment and applied chemicals.
• Performed water conservation practices and performed hand watering/syringing.
• Helped complete golf course renovations and grow in projects.
Klinger Lake Country Club, Sturgis, Michigan, Maintenance Staff, July 2005 – September 2006
• Carried out course set up.
• Maintained turfgrass through accepted cultural practices.
Cedar Lake Golf Course, Howe, Indiana, Maintenance Staff, Club House Associate, June 2001 – July 2005
• Maintained turfgrass through accepted cultural practices.
• Assisted in the coordination of chemical applications.
• Assisted in irrigation system maintenance and performed hand watering.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
B.S. - Crop and Soil Sciences, Specialization in Turfgrass Management
M.S. – Crop and Soil Sciences – Specialization in Turfgrass Management - Expected May 2012
GPA: 3.8/4.0
AWARDS
• Charles and Frances Osterman Scholarship - Academic Achievement and Professionalism 2008
ORGANIZATIONS
• American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America
- Graduate Student Member 2010-2012
• Kappa Sigma Fraternity - Scholarship Chair 2005-2006
- Alumni Relations and Steward 2007-2008
Excellent references available upon request.
References
Kurt Steink Ph.D., Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship professor, Soil and Nutrient Management Professor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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James Crum Ph. D., Soil Science Professor, 4-yr Turfgrass Program Coordinator
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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517-355-0271x1134
Mark Collins – Turfgrass Research Farm Manager
Michigan State University Hancock Turfgrass Research Center
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Josh Sanford – Golf Course Superintendent
Cedar Lake Golf Course
Howe, IN 46746
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Rick Freske – Golf Course Superintendent
Klinger Lake Country Club
Sturgis, MI 49091
Michael Scott – Golf Course Superintendent
Wykagyl Country Club
New Rochelle, NY 10804