1. Preston C. Bush
82 Ridgecrest Drive • Starkville, MS 39759 • (404) 693-2508 • pcbush92@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Forestry. Minor: Forest Products and Business Management
Certificate in GIS
Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi. May 2017. GPA 3.0/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. July 2015 - Present
 Research Pine seedlings through planting measuring different stages of growth
 Perform data collection and analysis
 Generate graphs and tables from collected data
United States Army
Combat Engineer (12-B). Houston, MS. March 2013 - Present
 Team leader of 8 soldiers
 Explosives Technician
 Recognized twice for the Army Achievement Medal
 Received Certificate of Achievement. 15 August 2015
o For exceptional meritorious service, leadership, dedication and technical competence
Ranger Intern – Florida Sea Base
Boy Scouts of America high adventure base. Islamorada, Fl. May 2012 – February 2013.
 Conducted maintenance in all aspects
o Including motorized vehicles, large sailing vessels, farm equipment, irrigation systems, and
buildings.
 Managed numerous crews of seasonal workers
 Scheduled deliveries to various bases throughout South Florida
Boat Captain – Florida Sea Base
Boy Scouts of America high adventure base. Islamorada, Fl. May 2012 – February 2013.
 Worked with all aspects of the Florida Sea Base operation
 Taught small boat sailing, operated various powered and sail watercraft
 Handled maintenance items
 Instructed and supervised scouts attending various programs
 Readied and managed watercraft and facilities for approaching storms
Landscape Maintenance
Operator of landscaping Company. Acworth, GA. April 2008 – April 2012
 Serviced local residents and commercial properties
 Tree removal/trimming
 Lawn maintenance
 Fencing and landscape work
VOLUNTEER WORK
 Habitat for Humanity. Starkville, MS. August 2013 – Present
 Noxubee Wildlife Refuge. Brooksville, MS. August 2013 - Present
 Adopt a Mile. Acworth, GA. June 2008 - March 2012. Starkville, MS. August 2013 – Present
 Disaster Relief Preparation. Islamorada, FL. May 2012 – February 2013
 MUST Ministries Homeless Shelter. Acworth, GA. May 2009 – March 2012
 Summer Lunch Program. Atlanta, GA. June 2008 – August 2011

2. Preston C. Bush
82 Ridgecrest Drive • Starkville, MS 39759 • (404) 693-2508 • pcbush92@gmail.com
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
 Society of American Forester (SAF) / Forestry Club
 Mississippi Ducks Unlimited
 Teach Boy Scouts about Forestry and related fields
 Army Achievement Medal
 Eagle Scout
 Merchant Mariners Licenses
 John Starr Forest Scholarship
 Forestry Summer Field Program Leadership Scholarship
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Access
 Working knowledge in Arc Map, Arc GIS, T-Cruise