Jordan Vervaeke
Arthur,ON
Summary
A dedicated and hardworking student pursuing opportunities in the environmental and agricultural sectors which offer the opportunity for growth and development. I am experienced in heavy manual labour in all types of environments, plant identification and maintenance, biological and chemical analysis and sustainable agriculture practices. On the technical side, I am an experienced editor with many years of academic writing under my belt and can confidently conduct research for written reports, essays or scientific experimentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor
Self Employed
03.2022 - Current
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Develop style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
- Maintain open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
- Offer services including copy editing, stylistic editing, proofreading and ghostwriting.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Corteva Agriscience
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the execution, maintenance and testing of research trials aimed at developing high yielding, disease resistant canola and wheat varieties.
- Assisted in the field, greenhouse and seed preparation laboratories providing services such as tissue sampling, thinning, planting, crossing, emasculating, harvesting, threshing, plant analysis/note taking and seed packaging.
- Aided in a wide variety of experimental projects including trials focusing on pathology, trait integration and double haploid restoration.
- Incubated, stored and released honey bees at field locations at staggered intervals throughout the season.
Greenhouse Technician
Knapp's Nursery and Farms Ltd.
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Responsible for seeding, transplanting and general maintenance of various annual and perennial flowers, shrubs and trees.
- Assisted in organic vegetable planting, maintenance and packaging in both the greenhouse and fields.
- Routine inspections of plants for pests and/or diseases. Bio-control applied weekly for pest management.
- Prepared soils accordingly using fertilizers and/or supplementary substances (ie. root stimulator/plant hormones)
- Adjusted climate controls daily in accordance with environmental conditions in the greenhouse.
Landscape Maintenance Technician
Nu Image Property Maintenance
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Decreased landscape-related safety hazards through regular pruning, trimming, and removal of dead or dangerous branches.
- Safely and effectively operated snow removal equipment including salt trucks, skid steers, sidewalk plows, trailers, etc. during hazardous weather.
- Maintained contracted sites throughout all seasons including services such as turf-care and maintenance, garden installation and maintenance, leaf cleanup and soft scape installations.
- Trained in various machinery for landscape operations including ride-on mowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, gas-powered garden/sidewalk edgers, cultivators and more.
Barista Shift Supervisor
Williams Fresh Cafe
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
- Improved store cleanliness and sanitation standards by regularly conducting thorough inspections and addressing issues promptly.
- Trained new team members on barista skills, cash handling procedures, and company policies for consistent performance across the team.
Production Associate
Value Village
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Received and delegated incoming stock to appropriate departments for merchandising.
- Optimized performance to meet daily/weekly quotas and processing targets.
- Assessed and appropriately priced incoming stock for the sales floor.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by participating in safety trainings and promoting awareness among colleagues as part of the safety team.
Cashier/Merchandiser
Rona
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Processed refunds, exchanges and lumber orders for contractors.
- Assisted in the merchandising of products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2026
Graduate Certificate - Environmental Conservation
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04.2026
Graduate Certificate - Professional Editing Standards
Queen's University
Kingston, Canada03.2022
Skills
- Content Development
- Editing and Proofreading
- Effective and Timely Communication
- Environmental Identification and Sampling
- Regenerative Agriculture Techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
- Editors Canada
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Corteva Agriscience
04.2024 - 08.2024
Greenhouse Technician
Knapp's Nursery and Farms Ltd.
02.2024 - 04.2024
Freelance Editor
Self Employed
03.2022 - Current
Landscape Maintenance Technician
Nu Image Property Maintenance
04.2020 - 02.2024
Barista Shift Supervisor
Williams Fresh Cafe
08.2019 - 03.2020
Production Associate
Value Village
06.2016 - 06.2019
Cashier/Merchandiser
Rona
03.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
University of Guelph
Graduate Certificate - Environmental Conservation
University of Guelph
Graduate Certificate - Professional Editing Standards
Queen's University
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