Penn State Resume

1. 12 Windsor Ct.
Athens, PA 18810

Samuel S. Vergason

607.229.5120
[email protected]
https://sites.google.com/site/ssv5060hort120fall2015/

OVERVIEW
A highly organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious initiator, able to visualize end results, and
produce them in a high standard of excellence; along with establishing a good rapport by
possessing a strong sense of communication.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a summer 2016 internship that will enable me to expand, and learn real world
experience in the Agricultural and Landscape industry as I contribute to the success of the
company and the customers.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park Expected December 2017
B.S. Landscape Contracting- Design/ Build Option

Corning Community College - SUNY Graduated May 2015
Associates in Applied Science- Humanities and Social Sciences GPA: 3.56
Cum Laude Graduate
EXPERIENCE
Vergason Technology, Inc., Coatings Technician & Quality Control 2013-2015
 Collaborated with a diverse team to meet and exceed qualifications that would insure customer
satisfaction
 Scrutinized and enforced quality on both imported and exported parts
 Conducted revisions to AutoCAD designs
Williams Construction and Spray-Foam, Construction Carpentry & Laborer 2012-2013
 Implemented residential framing from blueprints
 Fostered the group of painters
Corning Community College, Resident Assistant 2015
 Coordinated events for the residence
 Devised revisions that would make for a more suitable residence hall
 Supervised students living in the residence hall
ACTIVITIES
 High School Varsity Soccer for Six
Years- Senior Year Captain
 Valley Youth Soccer Assistant Coach
(2014)
 Pottery Club Treasurer for Athens
Artsfest (2012-2013)
 Two Years College Varsity Soccer at
Corning CC- Sophomore Year Captain
 Blue and White Society- The
Pennsylvania State University
 National Honor Society (2013)
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
 Entry Level Skills In: AutoCAD and Google SketchUP
 Intermediate Level Skills In: Microsoft Word and Excel
 Horticulture Science
 Computer Applications for Landscape Contracting
 Ornamental Plant Material
 Introduction to Turfgrass Management
 Introductory Soil Science
 Interpersonal Communications

2. REFERENCES

Raymond Cain
607.331.8014
[email protected]
Coach-Teacher-Family Friend-Mentor

Jacob Lezak
570.596.2397
[email protected]
Coach-Teacher-Mentor-Work Partner















Parts of a Cover Letter

Opening Paragraph
 Express interest in the position and organization
 Share how you learned about the opportunity (especially if referred by an individual)
 Provide a broad overview of your most relevant experience and education
Middle Section
 Summarize how your education, experience and personal qualities prepare you for the position
 Write to persuade the employer to read your resume – without repeating your resume
Closing Paragraph
 Reiterate your continued interest in the position and organization
 Specify the next steps (either request in-person meeting or state that you will follow-up by phone)
 Thank the employer for their consideration