Michael Vignone

Berlin, CT | mvig104@gmail.com | 860-839-5397

Education
The Pennsylvania State University May 2026
Bachelors in Plant and Soil Sciences, Horticulture
Schreyer Honors College

Berlin High School June 2022

Experience
Horticulture Club ~Ag. Student Council Rep & Greenhouse Manager August 2022-Present
‣ Maintain positive relations between Horticulture Club and the general council
‣ Deliver relevant information at biweekly executive board meetings
‣ Care for 500 orchids and maintain a thriving succulent collection

THON Rules and Regulations Committee ~Security Leader September 2022-Present

‣ Ensure safe and secure environments for all THON events and participants
‣ Present weekly security lessons and examinations to committee members
‣ Lead a team of 25 volunteers throughout the BJC during THON weekend

Gift of Life Marrow Registry ~Campus Ambassador November 2022-Present

‣ Educate new participants in the value of joining the bone marrow registry
‣ Organize swabbing events to attract new donors to possibly save lives
‣ Collaborate with Student Affairs to gain registered status with the university

SHC Strategic Plan Development ~Recruitment, Access, and Transitions December 2022-Present
‣ Provide vital student perspective on current SHC operations and practices
‣ Develop value statements to better represent the modern ideals of the college
‣ Maintain a critical understanding of all strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and treats as they pertain to the pool of perspective Schreyer Scholars

Upbeat Peer Leadership and Development Program ~Coordinator August 2018-June 2022
‣ Facilitate community service opportunities for 300 students
‣ Organize leadership weekends for 75 students
‣ Total service hours totaling 140 hours
Employment
Student Farm at Penn State ~State College, PA January 2023-Present
Intern
‣ Maintained 3 season diversified production of vegetables, flowers, and herbs
‣ Facilitated sales within local markets as well as university affiliated kitchens
‣ Engaged with groups of 10-20 people through weekly farm tours

Little Farm on the Hill ~Berlin, CT March 2021-Present

Founder
‣Design residential and governmental ornamental plantings
‣ Install and maintain multi-stage pressure regulated drip system
‣Communicate with wholesale distributors to ensure favorable purchasing
‣ Sustain a diverse selection of in-bloom flowers weekly
‣ Facilitate custom floral arrangement orders

Prides Corner Farms ~Cromwell, CT June 2022-August 2022

Intern May 2023-Present
‣ Unload daily tractor trailer deliveries with efficiency
‣ Advise customers on diverse plant selections and plant availability
‣Consult on multi-thousand dollar landscaping redesigns
‣ Maintain a retail yard of 4000 potted plants and shrubs

Skills Project Spanish Research Problem

Management Proficiency Implementation Mitigation