Benjamin Meier seeks to incorporate his passion for agriculture into a full-time position. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University with a GPA of 2.93/4.0. He has work experience operating equipment and fixing machinery on his family's farm. As an intern at Crop Production Services, he designed a product booklet now used districtwide and performed tasks like crop scouting and weed identification. He also has experience in customer service and maintenance from working at a marina resort for several summers.
1. Benjamin Joseph Meier
Current: The Lodge Apartments/2101 Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Permanent: 9104 Snider Rd. Brookville, IN. 47012
Cell: 765-698-6950 Email: meierb@purdue.edu
Objective
To incorporate my passion for agriculture into a full-time position related to agricultural business
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN August 2012-December2015
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
GPA: 2.93/4.0
Work Experience
Springbrook Farm/ Family Farm 2006-Present
Equipment Operator/ Laborer
Gained responsibility whileoperatingequipment during plantingand harvest
Strengthened problem solving skillsby fixingmachinery
Developed a strongknowledge of farm business through a variety of on farm experiences
Crop Production Services, Straughn, IN Summer 2015
Intern
Designed a booklet with product descriptions for salesman thatis nowin use districtwide
Performed a variety of task includingcrop scouting,weed identification,and recommendations
Obtained ample sales knowledge by ridingwith salesman and communicatingwith farmers.
Kent’s Harbor Marina and Resort Summers of 2010-2015
Maintenance/ Customer Service
Communicated with customers on a daily bases which led to a higher level of customer satisfaction
Trained new employees how to do a variety of different tasks
By learningevery aspect of the business I became more versatileand valuable
Volunteer work
St. Michael’s Catholic Church 2003-Present
One of the leaders in the set up of the parish fall festival
Server at Sunday mass
Franklin County Baseball Little League Summers of 2012-2015
Used my knowledge of pitchingto help littleleague players learn to pitch
Displayed exceptional leadership, guidance,and patienceby utilizingmy communication skills
McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital Summers of 2011-2012
Assisted athletic trainers with the rehabilitation of injured patients
Instructed patients how to properly complete exercises