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      Matt Van Druten

Landscape Horticulture

Employment Objectives

    I want to acquire a job in public gardens or design that challenges me and my horticulture background.  I want to feel like I am learning something new everyday while working.


Educational Background


Experience

Irrigation System Installation, Design, and Repair

    I spent the summer of 1999 working for Dublin Irrigation just outside of Columbus.  We were a large-scale company who performed residential and commercial design and installation.  I also spent time servicing and repairing systems around the city.  4-99 through 11-99
Landscaping
    During the summer of 1998, I had a job on the landscape crew for Cua's of Columbus.  We performed a wide variety of services inluding design, tree and plantlife installation, mulch spreading, paver work, and patio, deck, and step installation.  6-98 through 11-98
Landscaping
    During the summer of 1997, I had a job with Briarwood Landscape in Canton, Ohio. This is what initially interested me in the field when my actual intent was just to find a job while I was home from school for the summer.  The company dealt strictly with the green aspect: tree, plantlife, and lawn installation, and mulching.  6-97 through 9-97
     
Personal Interests
    I enjoy working outside, mountain biking, working out, running, skiing, snowboarding, dogs, cooking, eating, music,  going to concerts, and trying new things.  My social life is important to me.  I am happy when I find a stable medium between getting my work done and spending time with friends and family.  The career I seek will permit the satisfaction of getting a job done and balancing it with personal time.

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