1. KATHERINE (KATIE) LA RENA BLASTOS
527 Wrights Mill Rd 760-650-6654
Auburn, AL 36830 klb0039@auburn.edu
Education:
Auburn University- Auburn, AL
B.S. Horticulture: Fruit and Vegetable Production
Graduation Date: May 2016
GPA: 3.64 (overall)
GPA: 4.0 (major)
Work Experience:
The Farmstead – Fort Jones, CA
Apprenticeship – Full-time (June 2015 – August 2015)
• Managed small-scale organic farm with two other colleagues
• Grew and harvested produce for Scott River Lodge, a 5-star guest lodge, and for the
local farmers market/C.S.A. boxes.
• Prepared flower arrangements for Scott River Lodge events
• Guided Farm Tours to the guests of Scott River Lodge
• Raised chicken, turkey, and sheep
Entomology and Plant Pathology Researcher’s Assistant for Dr. Fadamiro – Auburn University
Part-time – (January 2014 – April 2014)
• Planted and grew plants for lab experiments
• Recorded insect growth data for experiments
• Tested different bacteria strains for effectiveness as pesticide
Other Experience:
Portofino Resort Server – Pensacola Beach, FL
Full-time – (May 2013 – July 2013)
• Pool-side server and restaurant server
• Prepared for and serves at resort weddings and events
• Interacted with guests and families on a daily basis
Florida’s Gulfarium (Marine Animal Park) – Fort Walton Beach, FL
Marine Mammal Trainer Internship – (January 2011 – May 2011)
• Presented talks at penguin and otter exhibits to park guests
• Trained to interact with Dolphins and Seals
• Performed diving with trainers for Dolphin pool maintenance
• Park maintenance and crowd control
• Prepared meals for the animals in the park
College Activities
2015 Horticulture Study Trip to Japan
• Toured multiple cities in Japan visiting gardens and farms
Horticulture Club
Chi Omega Sorority
Legacy School of Discipleship/Legacy Student Organization
Wildlife Society
Outback University and Outback America Weekend Retreat Staff
New Orleans Camp Hope and Rebuild NOLA Ministry Service Projects
AU Wish Week Fund Raiser
References available upon request