Laoise Cullen

Laoise Cullen

Waitress

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location of Laoise CullenNewtown Mount Kennedy, County Wicklow, Ireland

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  • About me

    Inspector and Certification Officer at Organic Trust with an MSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation

  • Education

    • Colaiste Chraobh Abhann

      2012 - 2018
      Secondary school
    • University College Dublin

      2022 - 2023
      MSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation Agriculture, General
    • Dundalk Institute of Technology

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Sustainable Agriculture

      I achieved a grade of a First Class Honours (1:1) and throughout my four years I have studied several modules including: Quality Assurance, Grassland and Crop production, Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Pigs and Poultry, Soil Science, Financial Management Systems, Sustainable Rural Development, and Sustainable Production Systems. I thoroughly enjoy the modules involving animal production and financial management systems as they are hands on and I gained relevant experience… Show more I achieved a grade of a First Class Honours (1:1) and throughout my four years I have studied several modules including: Quality Assurance, Grassland and Crop production, Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Pigs and Poultry, Soil Science, Financial Management Systems, Sustainable Rural Development, and Sustainable Production Systems. I thoroughly enjoy the modules involving animal production and financial management systems as they are hands on and I gained relevant experience that will benefit me in several jobs after college. Show less

  • Experience

    • Sugar Mountain Cafe

      Nov 2018 - Jul 2021
      Waitress

      During my time here I developed my communication and people skills by dealing with customers, I also improved my team work skills by working with my other colleagues. My duties in the cafe were to serve customers, take payments, and general duties.

    • Farm

      Mar 2020 - May 2020
      Farm Worker

      I worked on this farm during the lambing season for my college placement. I was given general duties including lambing, cleaning pens, feeding the animals and sorting sheep. I gained experience regarding animal husbandry and improved my communication skills when I was working with others.

    • Kerry Foods

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Research And Development Intern

      During my two months in Kerry foods I worked in the Meats and Meals R&D department in the Shillelagh plant. I helped with several jobs including researching products, conducting benchmarking sessions, and taste test panels. I gained experience on the factory floor by working in the packing department and seeing all the processes of the products produced here. I gained lots of relevant experience and knowledge around quality assurance and food science which aided me with modules in college. I really loved my time working in Kerry Foods and the people I met along the way! Show less

    • Grassland Agro

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Grassland Agro

      I gained invaluable experience while working with Grassland Agro for the summer. I completed several aspects of an agronomist’s role including silage analysis, grass VESS, along with solvita tests. Working with various people and farmers throughout this job helped me to develop my communication and interpersonal skills which will aid me in any role in the future.

    • Agri Planning Services

      Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
      Agricultural Advisor
    • Organic Trust

      Oct 2023 - now
      • Inspector

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Certification Officer

        Oct 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • On Feirm Ground 2 - Engage Training

      On Feirm Ground
      Jul 2025
    • FAS approved Agricultural Advisor

      Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
      Apr 2023
    • Custumor Service

      Professional Development
      Aug 2025
    • Manual Handling

      Teagasc
      Feb 2020
    • First Aid

      Dundalk Institute of Technology
      Feb 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laoise Cullen
      Manual Handling Kerry Foods Jul 2021 I completed a manual handling course during my time in Kerry Foods
    • Awarded to Laoise Cullen
      Junior A GAA Championship - Jun 2021
    • Awarded to Laoise Cullen
      First Aid Dundalk Institute of Technology Feb 2020 I completed a First Aid Course with DkIT for my farm placement in my second year of college.
    • Awarded to Laoise Cullen
      Girl of the Year Colaiste Chraobh Abhann May 2016 I was honoured to recieve Girl of the Year in Transition Year in secondary school.
    • Awarded to Laoise Cullen
      Sports Girl of the Year Colaiste Chraobh Abhann May 2016 I was honoured to recieve Sports Girl of the Year during Transition Year in secondary school.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Gaisce - The President's Award on Mar 2016
      Gaisce - The President's AwardAssociated with Laoise Cullen