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Objective:
To maintain and expand my knowledge of my degree in Agriculture, and put my schooling and my work
experience to practical use. My goal is to work for you as an employer as well as to show and prove to you that I am capable
of the tasks you demand as an employer in a research and development atmosphere and in the Agriculture sector.
Summary
of Qualifications
Experience in identifying disease and insect pests in a greenhouse/growth cabinet environment as well
as control of these pests. I have direct experience in managing a biotechnology greenhouse with expert knowledge in plant
breeding, and restrictions that implicate it. My education, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, completed May 1st
2002. This education has given me the knowledge in growth habits of cultivated crop species as well as native plant species
in a research or farming atmosphere.
Accomplishments
Possess a valid pesticide applicators license for greenhouse
and growth cabinet environments in Canada.
Extensive identification of pathological species and insect identification
as well as some experience identifying plant nutrient deficiencies.
Extensive understanding in the operation of Conviron
and Polar Growth cabinets as well as the planning of building new chambers.
Knowledge of drip irrigation systems as well
as fertilizer injection systems, and computer mainframe controls.
Expert computer knowledge including experience with
all Microsoft programs, and greenhouse mechanical programs, as well as computer repairs, and programming.
First hand experience
in Good Laboratory Practice(GLP) involved with small plot research and conducts in laboratory environment.
Experience
with small plot research.
A strong mechanical aptitude.
A strong farming background from a mixed grain and
cattle
farm.
Truck and trailer experience, bumper and fifth
wheel, Class 1 license, without air.
Experience
May 1st 2001-Sept 6th 2001 AgQuest Independent Research Company
Summer technician involved in independent plot research
including yield variety trials, GLP trials with unregistered pesticides, and blackleg disease trials. Typical days include
operation of all necessary equipment from seeders, to sprayers. Extreme accuracy was expected and delivered.
September
9th 2000 to present Aventis CropScience
Part time greenhouse operations and maintenance assistant with duties including
cleaning greenhouse and growth chambers, watering and care for nutrient requirements for specific greenhouse projects. Responsibilities
consist of helping with Brassica breeding operations: planting, watering, crossing, spraying, harvesting of canola and wheat
pots. Pest control is implemented when pest levels peak.
January 3rd 2000 to August 31 2000 Aventis CropScience
Full time greenhouse operations assistant (COOP student).
Responsibilities consist of helping with Brassica breeding
operations: planting, watering, crossing, spraying, harvesting of canola and wheat pots. Maintenance of greenhouse supplies
as well as clean greenhouse compartments is standard daily practices. Plant nutrient balance and clean from pest infestation
standards were kept.
September 5th 1999 to December 31 1999 AgrEvo
Part time greenhouse operations and maintenance
assistant.
Duties including cleaning greenhouse and growth chambers, watering and care for nutrient requirements for specific
greenhouse projects. Responsibilities consist of helping with Brassica breeding operations: planting, watering, crossing,
spraying, harvesting of canola and wheat pots. Pest control is implemented when pest levels peak.
May 1st 1999
to September 4th 1999 AgrEvo
Full time greenhouse operations assistant (COOP student). Responsibilities consist of helping
with Brassica breeding operations: planting, watering, crossing, spraying, harvesting of canola and wheat pots. Maintenance
of greenhouse supplies as well as clean greenhouse compartments is standard daily practices. Plant nutrient balance and clean
from pest infestation standards were kept.
May 1st 1998 to August 31 1998 University of Saskatchewan
Summer plot research assistant
Maintaining small plot research station involved in bread wheat breeding. Strong mechanical
aptitude, understanding and operation of field irrigation system as well as operation and maintenance of small plot machinery.
Truck and trailer experience with bumper and fifth wheel trailers. Setup and execution of a stepwise breeding program from
germplasm to breeder seed experience learned both in class and during this position.
Education
Completed May 1st
2002
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Bachelors of Science in Agriculture (BSA), Major
Crop Science/Plant
Ecology.
BSA Degree associated with Degree in Cooperative
Education.
Completed June 30th 1997
High School
Diploma from Ituna High School.
Interests and Hobbies
Bowling, shooting pool, play football for fun.
Camping,
hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, I love
the outdoors!!
Working with computers, surfing the Internet,
meeting
new people online from different locations
around the world.
Interested in electronics of all sorts.
Interested
in vehicle restoration (particularly
mustangs).
Achievements
WHMIS training.
Transportation of Dangerous
Goods training.
Valid class 5 license.
Chief Scout award, I am involved with the local boy
scouts movement in
my hometown, since my youth.
Professional References
Available upon Request
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