Laurel Williams
Killam,AB
Summary
Agricultural professional with strong foundation in grain farming and crop management. Brings solid history of optimizing soil health and yield through sustainable practices. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to changing agricultural needs, ensuring reliable results and productive teamwork.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Grain Farmer
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
- Regularly monitored crop condition and weather forecasts to make informed decisions regarding planting, pest control, and harvesting schedules.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for seeding and harvest.
- Regularly monitored markets to sell grain at higher profit and in a timely manner to pay bills.
- Helped manage seasonal employees.
- Did farm accounting.
Farm Hand
Holmstrom Seed Farm
08.1997 - Current
- Operated various farm machinery including seeding and harvesting equipment, baling, skid steer and loader work for efficient crop production, livestock care and yard maintenance.
- Fed and checked livestock daily.
- Inspected and rouged seed plots to ensure seed quality.
- Helped clean operate seed cleaning plant
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices.
Service Writer/Parts Technician
Battle River Implements
03.2006 - 03.2011
- Worked effectively with mechanics ensuring they received parts to complete repairs in a timely manner.
- Assisted at front parts counter during busy or short staffed times.
- Produced accurate customer estimates and clearly articulated charges to customers to minimize complaints.
- Logged mechanic hours, explanations and parts on work orders to ensure clear and accurate billing.
- Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by stocking shelves, mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Filled in for Service manager while on vacation.
- Developed efficiency tracking data for owner to evaluate.
- Wrote manuals for operating system to train new employees how to use and set up accounts.
- Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for parts department.
Education
Journeyman Parts Technician -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton01-2009
Crop Technology Certificate -
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB01-2004
Skills
- Farm machinery operation
- GPS navigation
- Precision agriculture
- Crop management
- Mechanical maintenance
- Crop rotation
- Seed selection
- Budgeting and finance
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Sales coordination
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Computer literacy
Timeline
Grain Farmer
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
Service Writer/Parts Technician
Battle River Implements
03.2006 - 03.2011
Farm Hand
Holmstrom Seed Farm
08.1997 - Current
Journeyman Parts Technician -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Crop Technology Certificate -
Lakeland College
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