Lauren Bates
Summary
- Address: 152 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, County Londonderry
- Telephone No: 07394046813
- E-mail Address: laurenbates623@gmail.com or c190613@cafre.ac.uk
- Date of Birth: 01/01/2008
- Current Age: 18
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Worker
Adrian Bates, Lakeview Farm
01.2022 - Current
- I undertake a wide range of general farm duties, including operating machinery, working with livestock, slurry spreading, calf rearing, and milking cows.
- Take responsibility for monitoring cows, assisting with calving, and ensuring animals are checked regularly and cared for.
- Setting up and managing drafts for cows leaving the parlour, ensuring livestock can be sorted and treated correctly, which also gives me increased IT knowledge and use.
- Working here has developed my practical, technical, and organisational skills through working in a busy farm environment, as well as learning to adapt to different tasks and situations.
Relief Woker
PJ Connery, Farm
01.2025 - Current
- Carry out relief milking, calf feeding, bedding, and general livestock care.
- Working independently on the farm, taking responsibility for completing daily tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
- I have developed strong decision-making and problem-solving skills by using my own knowledge and judgement when working here alone.
- Gained valuable practical experience in animal care, farm routines, and maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
Relief Worker
Greer Hunter, Farm
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed relief milking, ensuring consistent operations during staff shortages.
- Gained experience adapting to different parlour systems, routines, and working environments.
Relief farm worker
Ivan Forsythe, Farn
08.2026 - Current
- Provide care and daily support for farm animals when the farmer is on holiday or requires additional assistance.
- Feed animals according to their individual needs and routines.
- Check animals to ensure they are healthy, safe, and well cared for.
- Report any concerns or changes in the animals’ condition to the farmer promptly.
Cleaner
Sperrin Group Limited
11.2024 - Current
- Vacuum, polish, mop and clean offices and communal areas upholding high cleaning standards to ensure a pleasant work environment for employees.
Education
FdSc - Agriculture and Technology
Greenmount Campus CAFRE
Antrim 2026 - Current
Secondary School -
Rainey Endowed School
Magherafelt 2019 - 2026
Primary School -
Woods Primary School
2012 - 2019
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Organisation
Certification
Examinations - Rainey Endowed School
Year achieved (2026)
A Level
Mathematics B
Biology C
Business Studies D
Year achieved (2024)
GCSE Level
Agriculture and Land use B
Art and Design A
Construction A
Double science AB
English Language B
Further Mathematics A
Mathematics A*
Music C*
Religious studies short course C*
Accomplishments
- Volunteered at the local hockey club to coach primary school age children.
- Volunteering at a holiday bible club since 2023.
- Achieved grade 4 in piano and grade 5 in the silver flute.
- Represented the juniors in Moneymore Young Farmers as the junior committee member.
- Held multiple fundraisers for Marie Curie and the Little Princess Trust which have all been a great success.
- Completed a CSR course.
- Volunteered in a care home once a week throughout year 13 as part of a community group in school.
- Completed training and assessment in tractor driving with LANTRA.
- Received a certificate for snare drumming from the Ulster-Scots Agency.
- Played rugby and hockey for the local hockey and rugby club.
- Took part in public speaking competitions with young farmers.
Interests and hobbies
My main interest is farming, and I enjoy developing my knowledge and practical skills within the agricultural industry. In my spare time, I enjoy horse riding, playing sports and going to the gym. I also enjoy taking part in Young Farmers competitions, which allows me to meet new people and get involved within the farming community.
Referees
- Mr PJ Connery
Phone number: 07881587774
- Mr Ivan Forsythe
Phone Number: 07885526196
Disclaimer
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Timeline
Relief farm worker
Ivan Forsythe, Farn
08.2026 - Current
Relief Worker
Greer Hunter, Farm
05.2025 - 01.2026
Relief Woker
PJ Connery, Farm
01.2025 - Current
Cleaner
Sperrin Group Limited
11.2024 - Current
Farm Worker
Adrian Bates, Lakeview Farm
01.2022 - Current
Primary School -
Woods Primary School
2012 - 2019
Secondary School -
Rainey Endowed School
2019 - 2026
FdSc - Agriculture and Technology
Greenmount Campus CAFRE
2026 - Current