STEVEN ANDREW KELLY 138 S. Atherton St. Apt. # 115 | State College, PA 16801 | 724- 989- 4620 |
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OBJECTIVE To further my education in wood products business and marketing by attending graduate school.
EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 Bachelor of Science in Wood Products Business Marketing
Anticipated Graduation: May 2010
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Major: Wood Products Business Marketing
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Minor: Forest Science
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Related Courses: International Wood Products Marketing and Trade, Wood Products and Sales Management, The Chemistry of Wood, Chemical Processing of Wood, Wood- Environmental Relationships, Wood Industries Management Development, Mechanical Properties of Wood, Anatomical Properties of Wood, Wood Products Colloquium (Professional Careers in Wood Products)
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GPA: 3.45
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CPA’s Robert E. Dougherty Scholarship Fall 2009
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Penn State's Dean's List: Fall 2007 / Fall 2008 / Spring 2009
Major GPA: 3.76
EXPERIENCE Wood Products Market Research Pennsylvania State University
July 2009 – Present University Park, PA 16802
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Researched the decking and railing industry and observed the potential for the introduction of thermally modified wood decking on the market
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Developed a marketing plan for thermally modified wood and highlighted the environmental attributes and benefits
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Identified competition and strategically positioned thermally modified wood decking against the competition
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Conducted a phone survey with manufacturers and retailers to gain primary information on deck material prices
Forester Forest Land Services
May 2007 to August 2008 Ligonier, PA 15658
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Marked and cruised timber for private landowners
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Assessed proper thinning techniques of a stand to increase forest productivity
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Experienced with forest mensuration using diameter tape and BAF 10 prisms
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Cleared grapevine and various invasive species
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Found and marked property lines
Other Employment •
Keystone Event Planning: Salesman
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Ligonier Tavern: Wait staff, bus boy, dishwasher Aug. 2006
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Ramada Inn: Wait staff, bus boy, dishwasher 2002- Winter 2003
Fall 2009 Summer 2004 – Summer
HONORS/ ACTIVITIES •
Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honors Fraternity
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Vice President Penn State Chapter Forest Products Society/ National Member
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Attended Green Building Workshop
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Isshinryu Karate Academy Black Belt (15 years)
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Wildland Wildfire Certified
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars