Objective

University of Alberta and Olds College graduate, seeking full-time employment in a

seasonal position, which will result in a career in the same field. Offering skill in data

collection and strengths of logical reasoning, problem solving, and work ethic.

Summary of Qualifications

University of Alberta, Bachelor of Science

Olds College, Turfgrass Management Diploma

Organized, Great attention to detail, Farm background

Leadership and teamwork skills, Pesticide Applicator License

Education

Olds College

Turfgrass Management Diploma September 2013 – April 2015

Olds, Alberta

University of Alberta

BSc. Physiology & Developmental Biology September 2011 - June 2013

Edmonton, Alberta

Red Deer College

BSc. Transfer Program Pre-Med September 2009 – April 2011

Red Deer, Alberta

Bowden Grandview School

Grade 12 Diploma June 2009

Bowden, Alberta

Work Experience

Summer Associate

Bayer CropScience, Olds Research Farm, Alberta Summer/Fall 2014 & 2015

Operating farm equipment

Assessing plots and performing plant counts

Application of pesticides, including rate calculations

Training in WHIMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Turf Care

Derrick Golf and Winter Club, Edmonton, Alberta Fall 2011, Summer 2012 & 2013

Mowing greens, tees, fairways, rough and slopes

Operating Toro and John Deere equipment

General course maintenance and golf course construction

Turf Care

Innisfail Golf Club, Innisfail, Alberta Summer 2010 & 2011

Mowing greens, tees, and slopes

Operating equipment including walk-behind and ride-on mowers, line trimmers,

and trap rakes

General course maintenance

Casual Farm Labour May 2003 - Present

Coulee Crest Farms, Bowden, Alberta

Responsible for grounds and building maintenance

Painting sign posts, fence posts and gates

Moving and vaccinating cattle

Webdesign: www.couleecrest.ca

Volunteer Experience

Student Volunteer September 2012 - June 2013

Campus Food Bank

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Client services

Fundraising

Creation of food hampers and food safety

Acute Care Volunteer September 2009 - June 2010

Alberta Health Services

Red Deer Regional Hospital, Red Deer, Alberta

Visiting with long-term patients

Experience with aiding the elderly, cleaning and organizing common areas

Assisting staff by handing out food trays