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Chris von Kohn

 

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CHRIS VON KOHN
404 Second St.#407

College Station, TX 77840

cvk007@tamu.edu
(817)269-7474

OBJECTIVE:      Internship in plant breeding/genetics or nursery management

EDUCATION:    

 B.S. Horticulture                                                May 2011
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Study Emphasis: Science and Biotechnology, with independent research in plant breeding
Cumulative GPR:  3.45            Major GPR:  3.8

LEADERSHIP:                       

Texas A&M Horticulture Club President                        Fall 2010-Spring 2011

  1. Conduct monthly general meetings.
  2. Preside over monthly officer meeting.

Southern Region, ASHS  ACB President                            Spring 2010-2011

  1. Lead annual Collegiate branch business meeting.
  2. Coordinate activities for the collegiate branch.
  3. Address ASHS meeting attendees and inform them of ACB activities.

Texas A&M Horticulture Club Vice-President                Fall 2009-Spring 2010

  1. Assume President’s responsibilities when necessary.
  2. Administer Texas Master Gardener Exam.
  3. Monitor members’ service activities for Master Gardener Eligibility.

Southern Region, ASHS ACB Newsletter Editor                  Spring 2009-2010

  1. Produce a pre-conference newsletter to encourage students to attend.
  2. Create a post-conference newsletter informing membership of attendee involvement and competition results.

Texas A&M Horticulture Club Public Relations Chair      Fall 2008-Spring 2009

  1. Announce upcoming meetings and social events.
  2. Advertise the club’s Spring Plant Fair (flyers, email notification, radio advertisement).

EXPERIENCE:                       

Rush Creek Gardens, Arlington, TX.                                March 2008-present
Co-Owner, Primary Breeder
Established, and currently maintain a daylily breeding program.

Ball Horticulture, Chicago, IL.                                            June-August 2010
Plant Breeding Intern
Shadowed one of the primary breeders
Assisted in developing a breeder’s database in Microsoft Access

Orchids by Kathy, Fort Worth, TX.                                Summers, 2007-2009
Maintenance Assistant
Responsibilities:  weeding, repotting orchids, greenhouse maintenance.

D and B Orchids, Fort Worth, TX.                                       May-August 2008
Intern
Maintained a Phalaenopsis breeding program

Designs In Nature, Arlington, TX.                             March 2004-August 2007
Sales Assistant
Assisted customers, handled calls, cared for plant material.

HONORS:
San Antonio Garden Center Scholarship (2008)

J.F. Rosborough Scholarship (2008)
Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship (2008, 2009)

Cox-Winter Scholarship (2008, 2009)
Outstanding Horticulture Club Member Scholarship (2009)     Hearthstone Garden Club Scholarship (2009)
Mabel Matthews Endowment Scholarship (2009)                                  Ellen Ellison Scholarship (2009)
Hill Country Master Gardener Scholarship (2009, 2010)                                      Jim Ellison Scholarship (2010)
Bexar County Master Gardener Scholarship (2010)            Quail Valley Garden Club Scholarship (2010)
Mortellaro’s Nursery Scholarship (2010)                                                 Calloway’s Nursery Scholarship (2010)
TNLA General Scholarship (2010)
Dean’s Honor Roll, Texas A&M University (Fall 2007, Fall 2008)