Dexter Prater

2820 W Frey St. #7302, Stephenville, Texas 76401

(979) 204-5078 | dexter.prater03@gmail.com

AREA OF INTREST
Landscape Design Position
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Services & Development May 2017
Horticulture & Landscape Management Emphasis
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
WORK EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Stephenville, Texas May 2015 - Present
Research Assistant
Maintain test plots through clearing weeds, tilling, irrigating, planting, and building fences
Assist graduate students in collecting data for research projects
Maintain equipment through yearly oil change, greasing, and check operations
Lovell Lawn and Landscape, Stephenville, Texas May 2016 August 2016
Intern
Installed new landscape elements with the construction crew; responsibilities included clearing &
preparing beds, planting, mulching, laying sod, and installing drainage & drip irrigation
Assisted the mow crew with mowing, edging, blowing, and line trimming
Learned about various aspects of a landscape business, including sales, project estimation, and design

Coufal-Prater Equipment, Bryan, Texas May 2009 August 2014

Sales Assistant
Delivered commercial and residential lawn mowers, small tractors, and oversized equipment
Responsible for ensuring tall, wide, and heavy equipment was transported in the safest manner possible
Worked as a team member to maintain a delivery schedule that satisfied the needs of multiple sales
associates and customers
Developed delivery system that ensured all equipment was properly installed, operating correctly, and
that the customer was trained to use the equipment
Assisted customers with merchandise recommendations based on their needs
Responsible for maintaining the appearance of the facility, which included arranging exterior & interior
product displays and grounds keeping duties
Supported the parts and service departments with ad hoc projects as required
Small Engine Mechanic Summer 2005 2007
Performed regular maintenance and adjustments on lawn equipment
Repaired flat tires, rebuilt carburetors, replaced blades, and leveled decks

Bruders Electric, Bryan, Texas Summer 2008

Electricians Aid
Assisted with the installation of electricity in commercial and residential property
Installed electrical fixtures, such as outlets, switches, boxes, and recess cans
Supported the installation of underground electrical wires through digging trenches, laying PVC pipe, and
pulling wire

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

President, Tarleton Horticulture Club
Member, Tarleton Shotgun Sports Club
Member, People to People Ambassador Program