Honor Society® member
John Lewis
Internship / Maintenance Technician at Auburn University Turfgrass Management
- Auburn University
- Turfgrass Managment
- Class of 2015
- Auburn, AL
Member since May 2014
Education
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Auburn University
Turfgrass Management
2011 – 2014
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Southern Union State Community College
Biology
2005 – 2006
Honors and awards
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2009 Auburn University, $3000 "Smart Grant" from the College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM)
Given for high GPA
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2013 Auburn University, $500 grant from the College of Agriculture
Given for high GPA
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My plan immediately after graduation in May 2015 is to return to Birmingham to work for Robert Trent Jones at Ross Bridge under my superintendent Josh Dyer as a supervisor while working on my online Masters Degree in Turfgrass Management through Auburn University. Within the next two years I will complete my certifications to become a licensed Chemical Spray Technician and Irrigation Technician. My goal is to become a superintendent on a golf course and eventually complete a Doctoral program in Turfgrass Management.
- Graduate school interests
Auburn University online Masters program for Turfgrass Management
- Outside the classroom
Boxing, traveling, learning, college football, soccer, rock climbing, hunting, fishing, pistols/shooting, water sports, working out, hiking, camping, golf, dogs
Experience
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Internship / Maintenance Technician
Auburn University Turfgrass Management
May 2014 – May 2015
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Greens keeper/Maintenance Technician
Robert Trent Jones at Ross Bridge
Jun 2012 – Aug 2013
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Foreman/Crew Leader/Driver
Father Nature Landscapes
Aug 2011 – Mar 2012
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Maintenance Technician
R & R Landscaping
Feb 2011 – Aug 2011
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Counselor
Ogletree Elementary School
Jan 2005 – May 2005
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Cashier/Steamer
Professional Cleaners
Sep 2004 – Jan 2005
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Maintenance Tech.
A Plus Landscape and Irrigation
May 2002 – Aug 2005
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Fluent
