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James Ferguson

Three Hills,AB

Summary

Hard working young man with experience on both the growing side and the retail side of the industry. Motivated to do well and construct a good reputation in the industry by maintaining strong relationships, consistent reliability and honest character Throughout my career both present and future.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Matt Ferguson
Three Hills, Alberta
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained and operated farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, sprayers, trucks and other machinery.
  • Harvested crops and maintained records of yields.
  • Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.
  • Applied fungicide, herbicide and pesticides according to labels and instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies to and from the farm.
  • Performed multiple physical labour tasks.
  • Worked extensive overtime hours.
  • Worked with different mapping and data collecting technologies including Climate Fieldview.

Technical Services Intern

Michelle Chabot
Wimborne, Alberta
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted research on new technologies and products.
  • Monitored system performance metrics to identify potential problems or areas for improvement.
  • Reported any significant incidents or issues to the Technical Services Manager.
  • Analyzed service data trends to improve customer experience.
  • Participated in training sessions on new technologies and systems as needed.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from technical services projects.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Monitored and maintained several InVigor canola plot trials throughout Central Alberta.

Education

Agri-Business Management

Olds College
Olds, AB
04-2026

Skills

  • Familiar with chemical application
  • Familiar with heavy machinery operation
  • Equipment repair and maintenance
  • Task prioritization
  • Crop inspection experience
  • Comfortable with heavy lifting
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Carry myself with confidence
  • Understanding that I don't have all the answers
  • First hand experience on the grower-side of the industry
  • Patients
  • Honesty

Affiliations

  • Sports
  • Hunting
  • Music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Services Intern

Michelle Chabot
05.2024 - 08.2024

Farm Hand

Matt Ferguson
04.2022 - Current

Agri-Business Management

Olds College
James Ferguson