Lucas Strong
Lethbridge
Summary
Equipment operator with over 9 years of experience in managing heavy machinery, including dozers and excavators. Demonstrates a keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety compliance, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency. Skilled in problem-solving and team collaboration, with a focus on innovative solutions to advance industry standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Diamond driller helper
Rock Valley
Gander
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated diamond drilling equipment for mineral exploration projects.
- Conducted site assessments to determine optimal drilling locations.
- Maintained equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards.
Dairy Farm Owner
Hillside Holsteins Farm LTD
Lethbridge
12.2016 - 01.2026
- Operated diverse farm equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance, extending machinery lifespan.
- Ensured equipment cleanliness, maximizing operational efficiency.
- Owned/operated 9 tractors up and over 200HP
- Owned/operated 35 ton dozers
- Owned/operated John Deere 350D excavator
- Owned/operated Skid steers
- Owned/Operated over 15 different implements for the farm tractors
- Employed and managed up to 12 employees at any given time
- Maintained 550 acres of farm land, rotating crops like Grasses, Alfalfas, Corn Silage, Peas, Oats, Barley, Wheat, Potatoes and Turnips
- Clear cut over 300 acres of forestry to turn it into new farm land
- Cleared all trees and rocks with my own excavators, dozer and dump trucks.
- Managed daily farm operations to enhance milk production, achieving noticeable gains in overall yield and quality.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of feed and equipment, which improved operational continuity.
- Implemented rigorous health checks for livestock, resulting in improved herd health and reduced veterinary costs.
- Developed a nutrient management plan, optimizing feed efficiency and contributing to sustainable farming practices.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, mentoring staff to enhance their skills and foster a cohesive team atmosphere.
- Maintained accurate project documentation, ensuring compliance and facilitating smoother audits and reviews.
- Ensured comprehensive project documentation, enhancing compliance and streamlining audit processes for greater efficiency.
Director
Dairy Farmers Canada
Ottawa
03.2021 - 06.2022
Director
Dairy Farmers Newfoundland
St. John's
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained strong relationships between farmers and processors
- Negotiated price adjustments
- Implemented new sustainable practices
- Contributed to the growth of industries
- Ensured consistent milk quality standards for Newfoundland dairy farmers
- Empowered farmers to have a more equitable position in the industry by handling our own milk transportation and acquiring a processing plant instead of outsourcing.
- Maintained Newfoundland's provincial relationship with the federal board and highlighted the challenges faced by farmers on the island.
- Increased milk prices for Newfoundland farmers and initiated a study on milk transportation within the P10 to reduce costs for dairy farmers in Newfoundland.
- Helped new young farmers into the agricultural economy. Developed innovative techniques and opportunities for both established and new farmers. Improved links between farmers and government.
Vice Chair
Newfoundland Young Farmers
St. John's
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained strong relationships between farmers and processors
- Negotiated price adjustments
- Implemented new sustainable practices
- Contributed to the growth of industries
- Ensured consistent milk quality standards for Newfoundland dairy farmers
- Empowered farmers to have a more equitable position in the industry by handling our own milk transportation and acquiring a processing plant instead of outsourcing.
- Maintained Newfoundland's provincial relationship with the federal board and highlighted the challenges faced by farmers on the island.
- Increased milk prices for Newfoundland farmers and initiated a study on milk transportation within the P10 to reduce costs for dairy farmers in Newfoundland.
- Helped new young farmers into the agricultural economy. Developed innovative techniques and opportunities for both established and new farmers. Improved links between farmers and government.
Well testing
FMC
Grande Prairie
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided technical advice to management regarding necessary improvements or modifications to existing equipment or processes related to well testing operations.
- Performed daily preventive maintenance on well testing equipment and vehicles.
Education
Heritage Colligate
Lethbridge, NLSkills
- Tandem Dump Truck
- Heavy Machinery Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Excavator Proficiency
- Dozer Operation
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Attention to Detail
- Loader Operation
- Team Collaboration
- Operational Strategy
- Leadership
- Sustainable Practices
- Crop Rotation
- Employee Training
- Operational Efficiency
- Livestock Management
- Audit Compliance
- Diamond drilling
- Mineral exploration
- Equipment maintenance
- Site assessment
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Equipment operation
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Effective negotiation
- Relationship management
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
Languages
English
References
Mervin Wiseman, 709-689-5735
Verd Greening 709-427-1755
Hobbies and Interests
- Boating and skidooing
- Travelling to different places around the world with family
- Trying different food and meeting different people
- Understanding different cultures and religions
Board Memberships
- Director, Dairy Farmers Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, 05/01/20, 06/01/22, Maintained strong relationships between farmers and processors, Negotiated price adjustments, Implemented new sustainable practices, Contributed to the growth of industries, Ensured consistent milk quality standards for Newfoundland dairy farmers, Empowered farmers to have a more equitable position in the industry by handling our own milk transportation and acquiring a processing plant instead of outsourcing.
- Director, Dairy Farmers Canada, Ottawa, Canada, 03/01/21, 06/01/22, Maintained Newfoundland's provincial relationship with the federal board and highlighted the challenges faced by farmers on the island., Increased milk prices for Newfoundland farmers and initiated a study on milk transportation within the P10 to reduce costs for dairy farmers in Newfoundland.
- Vice Chair, Newfoundland Young Farmers, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, 05/01/17, 04/01/19, Helped new young farmers into the agricultural economy., Developed innovative techniques and opportunities for both established and new farmers., Improved links between farmers and government.
Personal Information
- Age: 29
- Driving License: S960620017
Timeline
Diamond driller helper
Rock Valley
09.2025 - 01.2026
Director
Dairy Farmers Canada
03.2021 - 06.2022
Director
Dairy Farmers Newfoundland
05.2020 - 06.2022
Vice Chair
Newfoundland Young Farmers
05.2017 - 04.2019
Dairy Farm Owner
Hillside Holsteins Farm LTD
12.2016 - 01.2026
Well testing
FMC
08.2014 - 02.2015
Heritage Colligate