Darren Laidlaw58 Brook ST

Cambridge, On N1R 4C3darrenlaidlaw14@hotmail

(519) 717 - 8793

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

I bring to you 35 year working with farms and 15 years of management experience in various roles... Construction of industrial sites and building as a Project Manager over 10 years.

Through my experience I have developed superior customer service skills as well the ability to assess a customer’s needs and resources to ensure their satisfaction. My experience includes analyzing reports to aid in the development of strategies to ensure success in meeting sales goals. I have Worked on and with family dairy, cattle farms and cash crop operation for 35 years. Ration and preparation of dairy and cattle feeding, Raising of replacement cows, Milking, Upkeep of facilities, grounds and equipment, Pasture management and Herd management. Treat and care for sick animals help with difficult births, Heat detection and breeding. Knowledgeable in dairy cow nutrition, milking procedures, for dairy herd improvement record. In regard of cash crops knowledge in soy bean, peas, corn, wheat, flax and barley. Knowledgeable in field irrigation systems use of no till method of planting. Use of pesticide to control the harmful pests and herbicide to control weeds as needed. Knowledgeable in the commodity markets, Futures markets exchanges and direct sales to end users in the USA and the Canadian markets. Knowledgeable of Western Canada planting and growing practices and farm management practices

Knowledge of grain elevators operation, equipment and grain technology and equipment.

Education Careerline Courses Australia

Agronomy Certification Aug. 2016 - presentLaurel College, Brantford, ON 2007

Manufacturing & Inventory Control CertificateComputer Applications Certificate

Athabasca University (Distance Learning online) 2001 – 2003 Business Administration (2 years completed)

Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON 1998 - 2000Business Administration (3-year diploma)

Professional Training

Red Cross First Aid 2015

Electronic General Safety Orientation Certificate 2015 Project Management Institute Certificate 1990-2005 Sales Training 2002

Work History

Mosaic Company, Esterhazy, SK Sept 2014 - April 2015JR Project coordinator, Stage 1 expansion (Contract)

Oversaw project which included pouring concrete footings, foundation walls, concrete tank-slip forming setup and use. Supervise a crew of 80 people with various equipment.

2010 to 2014

Took time for off for my family to deal with personal loss of my wife and my oldest son. Also performed some ministry work for our local church.

Lowe’s Canada, Brantford, ON 2008 - 2010Flow through Delivery Manager/Group

Responsible for development and performance of the Operation Teams – Account Sales, Marketing, Operations.

Manage core inventory from Depot and weekly fill-in forms Manage forecasts and reports on product, service and. P&L responsibility Manage staff training and coverage levels.

D.S. Footings, Foundations, Piles Construction Co. 1985 - 2005Owner Operator

As the Owner of the company I was in valued in the day to day operation and securing contracts. The company is building sub structure for barns, piles, footings, foundation, slab floors in different barns applications cattle, dairy, pig, silage bunkers, slip form or pre-cast silos and other farm building. Industrial building application, some small road work, utility prep work for installation. We used slip form to do most applications. All concrete work for the installation of elevator components and equipment.

Chesterman's Farm Equipment Tillsonburg, ON 1990 - 2000Sales Representative (Part-time)

Research and target accounts based on business opportunities and potential markets; develop a qualified list of potential prospects, which will contribute to the formulation of marketing and sales plans

Develop, build, monitor and maintain relationships with new and existing customers to generate sales opportunities through strong product performance claims and referrals

Contact prospective customers to introduce products and their many opportunities and benefits; manage the sales cycle to handle objections and close different sales opportunities

Provide basic technical support and maintenance Provide market, price and product information Provide business development support Attend industry meetings, trade shows and training seminars