Benjamin K. Hoover

Ph.D. Horticulture Candidate

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Résumé and Academic History

Education

Rosedale Bible College                 (August 1999 - May 2000)

· Biblical Studies Certificate

· Graduating Class President

Temple University                 (August 2001 - May 2005)

· B.S. Horticulture

· Summa Cum Laude

Pennsylvania State University (August 2005 - December 2007)

· M.S. Horticulture

Pennsylvania State University (January 2008 - Present)

· Ph.D. Horticulture

Awards and Honors

· CrTamanend Park Herb Gardening Club Scholarship

· CrDoylestown Nature Club Scholarship

· CrPerennial Plant Association Scholarship

· President’s Scholar (Temple University)

· Pi Alpha Xi Officer (Temple University)

· Landscape Architecture/Horticulture Faculty Award of Admiration 2005 (Temple University)

· National Society of Collegiate Scholars

· Dean’s List (Temple University, Fall 2001-Spring 2005)

· National Chancellor's List 2005/2006

· CrCrouch Fellowship 2005/2006 (Penn State)

· CrJ. Franklin Styer Fellowship 2007/2008 (Penn State)

Work Experience

Behmerwald Nursery (April 1996 – Present)

· Wholesale and retail container herbaceous production

· Retail plant sales

· Company editor

· Manager

Organizations

· Perennial Plant Association

Certifications

· Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH)

· Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator License

Skills

· Computer Programs (Word, Access, Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint, Publisher)

· Publication development (writing, composition, editing)

· Public speaking