Cassandra Ford
Guelph
Summary
Weed Management Strategies, Weed Control Efficacy, Weed Ecology
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Growth Facilities Assistant
Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated the set up of various research trials within growth rooms and greenhouse zones
- Utilizing IPM to control pests within the facility
- Evaluation and maintenance of various machines and areas within the facility
Research Assistant
Wellington Agricultural Research
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Efficiently stake and square in plots for experiments as well as apply pesticides and fertilizer to research plots
- Weighing and counting seeds for upcoming trials and accurately recording weather when applying pesticides
- Acquired basic knowledge of farm equipment operation and boom sprayer use
- Studied and practiced Good Laboratory Practice protocols
- Collection and storage of field samples
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences - Ecology
University of Guelph
Guelph Ontario04.2025
Skills
- Repairs and maintenance
- Pest Control
- Time Management
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Organizational Skills
- Data Entry
- Documentation skills
- Fieldwork experience
Timeline
Growth Facilities Assistant
Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph
05.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Wellington Agricultural Research
04.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences - Ecology
University of Guelph
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