Lukas Weeding
Minneapolis
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), studying Plant Science with work background in horticulture and turfgrass science settings. Experienced in plant propagation, cloning, greenhouse management, and introductory plant pathology. Skilled in Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) with practical experience supporting university-led field trials and research events. Background in lab work such as fungi culturing, disease inoculating, autoclave use, and plant care practices including mowing, seeding, mulching, aerating, and trimming. Career building mindset, ready to do and learn anything required, with the ability to collaborate in both research and applied horticultural settings. Bilingual in German and English, with proven communication skills developed through professional and academic settings. Looking for internships in green industry field with a preference in lab and or plant oriented work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Custodial Service Worker, University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus
Saint Paul, MN, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Custodian on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, primarily in charge of the Cargill and Plant Growths Facility buildings.
CFANS Summer Undergraduate Field Assistant - Turf
Saint Paul, MN, United States
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked under the Turfgrass science sector of the Department of Horticulture Sciences during two consecutive summers, aiding in the maintenance of Turfgrass research plots. Mowing, weeding, line trimming, top dressing, seeding, and data recording.
- Helped out with informational field days run by the Turfgrass Science Program that hosted sports field representatives from local professional teams such as the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, and Minnesota United FC.
- Additionally worked in the greenhouse area of the Plant Growths Facility, assisting with plant trimming, cleaning, and cloning.
General Merchandise Team Member
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Wheel Fun Rentals
Saint Paul, MN
05.2021 - 09.2022
Education
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
02.2026
Skills
- Plant propagating, cloning and cleaning
- Lawn care(weeding, line trimming, mowing, top dressing, aerating, mulching, seeding)
- Greenhouse Data collection
- Geographic Information Systems(GIS), specifically ArcGIS
- Horticulture
- Bilingual and multicultural experience(speaking german since childhood)
- Fungi culturing
- Disease inoculation
- PDA synthesis
- Autoclave experience
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Custodial Service Worker, University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus
09.2024 - Current
CFANS Summer Undergraduate Field Assistant - Turf
04.2024 - 08.2025
General Merchandise Team Member
Target Corporation
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Wheel Fun Rentals
05.2021 - 09.2022
University of Minnesota Twin Cities