Jose Vargas

jvarga11@calpoly.edu (209) 777-2893 112 Mustang Drive Apt 105 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Objective
Obtain financial assistance through scholarships in order to reduce my loan debt, as well as allow me to focus on my
studies and complete my degree in a timely manner.
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science, Expected Graduation: June 2015
Concentrations: Ornamental Horticulture
GPA: 3.325
Class Standing: Senior
Course Work
Landscape Installation and Maintenance
Sales, Communication, and Leadership
Environmental Horticulture
Principals of Horticulture and Crop Science
People, Pests and Plagues

Soil Science
Irrigation Water Management
Agricultural Mechanics
Agricultural Machinery Safety
Professional Writing and Argumentation

Leadership
Chair State Future Farmers of America Milk Quality and Dairy Products Judging Finals

(2012-2014)

Assist event advisor in the development of the day long competition

Supervise over 120 participants prior to competition
Delegate tasks to committee members
Tabulate the final results of the contest

Latinos in Agriculture
Treasurer
Collect member dues
Prepare $8500 budget, and ensure club activities adhere to the budget
Handle cash disbursements and reimbursements
Ag Council Representative
Awarded CAFES Ag Council Representative of the Year
Attended weekly College of Agriculture Council meetings
Presented information about Latinos in Agriculture events to the College of Agriculture Council
Presented information to LIA club members regarding events happening in the College of Agriculture

(2013-2014)

(2012-2013)

Involvement & Awards

Deans List
Alpha Tau Alpha- Professional Honorary Agricultural Education Fraternity- Vice President
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences Member
Collegiate Milk Quality and Dairy Products Judging Team

Work Experience
Metro 19 Station Crew Leader

(2013-Present)

Supervise and help employees

Educate employees on locations of clean dishes and utensils
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly conditions

Barrel 10/ Domaine Chandon/ Gloria Ferrer Wineries

Operate press machines
Transfer grape juices to containers
Inspected wine bottles and wine labels
Loaded and organized wine boxes onto pallet

Skills
Bilingual (Spanish); Keyboarding; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint

(2012-2014)