Lauren Ross
Chatham,Canada
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locustwood Farms
05.2020 - Current
- Feeding, weighing, medicating finishing hogs
- Assisting with planting, harvesters, and general farming duties
Field Crop Research Assistant
OMAFA
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepped seed for plot planting
- Soil sampled.
- I took notes on the plots, from plant counts to root/plant digs.
- I took disease notes on SDS in soybeans, and Tar Spot in corn.
- Assisted with Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days by organizing and setting up.
- Inoculated corn with different diseases, such as Northern Corn Leaf Blight and DON (Vomitoxin).
- Hand-harvested, shelled, and ground plot samples.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Mentored junior staff on research methodologies and data collection techniques.
Seasonal Customer Service Rep
Michaels
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Cashier
- Stocking shelves
- Cleaning and customer service
Supervisor
Pickle Station Grading Facility
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Sorting cucumbers in a fast-paced assembly line.
- Managed a team of 25 employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
Cucumber Grader
Pickle Station Grading Facility
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Sorting cucumbers in a fast-paced assembly line
Corn Derouging
WR Detasseling
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Dedicated to working daily on a derouging crew for two summers.
- Inspected and removed off-type plants from the rows of corn.
Education
OSSD with Honours -
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON10-2024
Skills
- Hardworking
- Dedicated
- Adaptable Learning Skills
- Able to work well in groups, as well as individually
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Certification
Respect in Sport – Activity Leader OWHA
Extracurricular Activities
PWSA- Travel Baseball OWHA- Hockey Player CKSS- Volleyball Team Member CKSS- Track Team Member CKSS- Badminton Team Member
References
- Albert Tenuta, Field Crop Pathologist with OMAFA, albert.tenuta@ontario.ca, 519-360-8307
- Cheryl VanHerk, Research Technician at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown, cheryl.vanherk@ontario.ca, 519-355-6958
- Sharon Lesy, Curriculum Leader at Chatham Kent Secondary School, sharon.lesy@lkdsb.net, 519-352-2870
- Jeff VanRoboys, Owner and Operator of The Pickle Station, 519-809-1117
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant Hockey Coach, WMGHA, assists with on-ice practices, leading and assisting with drills
- Muskoka Wood Leader assisted the elementary students who came to Muskoka for their year-end field trip, helping to run and plan activities
- Camp Hawk Leader, CKSS, collaborated with fellow committee members in planning an exciting event for all grade 9s, was the activity leader at the event, and supervised groups as they traveled from station to station
- Assistant at Pure Academy Recitals, assisting children and staff to prepare for recitals, as well as assisting during the show
- Union Gas Helping Hands in Action, Riverview Nursing Home
- An assistant with hockey teams, assisting the Peewee hockey team in Dresden, helped run drills and assisted the coaches with the hockey players
Timeline
Field Crop Research Assistant
OMAFA
04.2022 - 08.2025
Locustwood Farms
05.2020 - Current
Seasonal Customer Service Rep
Michaels
08.2019 - 11.2019
Supervisor
Pickle Station Grading Facility
06.2019 - 07.2019
Cucumber Grader
Pickle Station Grading Facility
06.2017 - 07.2018
Corn Derouging
WR Detasseling
06.2016 - 07.2017
OSSD with Honours -
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology
University of Windsor