Katina L.D. Wren

** ****** ***, ****** ******* K*J4N8

613-***-****

Objective: To obtain a fulltime position within the biology/ecology field.

Skills:

• Ability to apply a range of fundamental research principles, theories, concepts and

laboratory and field techniques relating to experiments

• Strong interpersonal and organization skills

• Health and safety knowledge

• Strong leadership skills

• An appreciation for the outdoors

• Strong work ethic

• Willing to work outside in varied weather condition

• Competent in the use of statistical analysis and data management software applications

• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving ability

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality

work while meeting deadlines

• Ability to work in a team environment and interact effectively with team members

• Knowledge of laboratory safety to handle hazardous materials

• Ability to manage competing demands of projects and prioritizing relevant projects, tasks

and responsibilities

• I have a Class G Ontario Driver’s License, the ability to operate motor vehicles, boats, and

ATV’s, and have completed First Aid and CPR certification. I have experience operating

outboard motors, power augers, chainsaws, tractors, and trailers.

• Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, GPS, GIS ARC Map, PowerPoint and SPSS

Work History:

University of Guelph- Kemptville Campus September 2012 to Current

Agronomy Research Technician

• Research Plot Management: Site preparation, planting, establishment, scouting, spraying,

fertilizing, data collection, harvesting crops, processing seed and plant material. Plot

layout/designs, seed preparation, seed purchasing, soil sampling, supervision of student

employees and general plot maintenance. Liaison with industry and government

representatives, training and supervising summer students and temporary laborers.

• Teaching Assistant: collection of classroom materials, assemble course material and prepare

laboratories for demonstrations, seeding and maintaining plant specimens in the greenhouse.

• Research Observation and Data Collection: Visual observation of crops in response to trial

variables, genotypes, and management strategies, measurements such as emergence,

lodging, plant height, maturity, agronomic characteristics of various crops, crop damage,

pests present, diseases, weeds, as well as quality assurance, yields, and reporting of all plot

activities, harvest and post-harvest measurement, data entry and analysis, and report writing.

• General RSO Assistance: General RSO grounds maintenance (cutting grass, trimming

weeds), keeping inventory and maintaining stock of supplies required for the research

program. Assist co-workers and barn staff in periods of peak labor requirements (i.e.

Planting and harvesting). Make recommendations about new procedures or techniques to

improve research trial results and work efficiency. Assist with Diagnostic day and OMAF

demonstrations/agricultural tours of the RSO sites which provide information to the public

about research.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency March 2013

Research Assistant

• Prepare report and recommendations for BMPs for service sector machinery movement risk

and cleaning options to support producer guidance documents, education, outreach and

training materials for Grain and Oilseed Sector Bio security Standard as well as for CFIA

policy and program development and implementation.

• Review, compile, and synthesize literature, interviews and data related to farm machinery

cleaning and movement with respect to plant pest introduction and spread

• Write final comprehensive report

• Provide recommendations regarding risks and risk mitigation for agricultural machinery

cleaning

• Prepare final presentation

Ministry of Agriculture Kemptville, Ontario May 2012 to September

Research Assistant for NASM

• Assist with researching information relating to the management of non-agricultural source

materials (NASM) that are applied to agricultural land as a fertilizer or soil amendment.

• Review literature that relates to nutrient management and NASM, such as the land

application of sewage biosolids to agricultural land

• Analyze and summarize information in the form of information sheets and PowerPoint

presentations

• Conduct field work to assess the benefits of using compost and biosolids in agriculture

• Knowledge of nutrient management regulations, waste management techniques and

treatment

• Set-up of pest traps, organization and set-up of Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day, and

crop sample collection

• Soil sampling, crop harvesting, seed planting, and plot set-up

Ministry of Natural Resources Pembroke, Ontario May to Aug 2011

Student Experience Program: Land/Aggregate/Resource Assistant

• Wetland evaluations, plant identification, SAR evaluation and invasive species work

• Quarry, pit, and forestry site inspections/audits

• Conducted a Bass Habitat Survey, and authored a paper to identify the findings

• Assessed shorelines for work permits

• Managed dams

• Used ArcMap and GIS software

• Checked for license, catch and gear inspections with Conservation Officers

• Interpret site plans for quarries and pits

• Documented compliance history, wrote notice letters to licensee, and organized files.

Scotiabank Cobden, Ontario May to August

2007 - 2010

Customer Representative

• Responding to customer inquiries or resolving customer concerns on the spot and/or

escalating as appropriate

• Adhere to bank security, operational and compliance procedures and policies

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to privacy, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist

financing, Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation and Occupational Health & Safety

guidelines/processes

• Knowledge of cash, custody and security processes and procedures

• Demonstrate confidence and knowledge through ensuring accurate transactions

• Knowledge of branch systems transactional service and associated procedures

• Adhere to cash, custody and security procedures and policies

• Work independently

Education:

2008-2012 Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario B.Sc. Biology

Minor in Chemistry

Certificates and Training:

Health and Safety WHMIS

First Aid and CPR PPE Training

Pleasure Craft Operators License Canadian Firearms Safety Course

PAL and POL Driver’s License

Extracurricular Activities

Camping/canoeing ATV-ing and Snowmobiling

Playing sports Volunteering at elementary schools

References:

Available upon request.

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