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Valerie Kurochka

Strathmore,Alberta

Summary

Experienced research technician with a background in crop research, seed production, and precision agriculture. Proven ability to manage field tasks, support growers, and apply digital tools to improve yield and quality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Technician

Premium Ag Solutions
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with the preparation and seeding of small plot trials across various crop types.
  • Performed regular plot maintenance tasks, including weeding, note-taking, and stand counts.
  • Hands-on experience applying herbicides, fungicides in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Collected agronomic data on plant emergence, vigor, pest pressure, and maturity.
  • Maintained detailed field records to support trial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Implemented digital field data collection using GPS and drone mapping; analyzed results to improve yield consistency.


Agriculture Intern

Warsaw University of Life Sciences
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in field and growth room operations for hybrid crop research.
  • Gained hands-on experience in canola breeding methodologies.
  • Performed data recording and contributed to process reviews.
  • Gained hands-on experience working with diverse crops through rotation-based learning opportunities.

Education

Bachelor - Agriculture

Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Warsaw, PL
05.2022

Post-Diploma Certificate - Agriculture Management

Olds Collage
Olds, AB
04.2023

Diploma - Precision Agriculture Techgronomy

Olds Collage
Olds, AB
04.2025

Skills

  • Strong Communication & Leadership
  • Seed Production & Plot Management
  • Field Operations (Seeding, Scouting, Harvest)
  • Data Collection & Agronomic Analysis
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Highly Adaptable
  • MS Office
  • SMS Advanced, QGIS, ArcGis, Google Earth Pro, Pix4D
  • Driver’s License class 5

Certification

  • Authorized Pesticide Applicator Assistant
  • Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)
Full Professional
Ukrainian (Native)
Native or Bilingual
Russian (Fluent)
Native or Bilingual
Polish (Fluent)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Research Technician

Premium Ag Solutions
04.2024 - Current

Agriculture Intern

Warsaw University of Life Sciences
05.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor - Agriculture

Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Post-Diploma Certificate - Agriculture Management

Olds Collage

Diploma - Precision Agriculture Techgronomy

Olds Collage

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