Lauren Mackenzie Vining
Sondheimer,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in retail and agriculture. Known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction through teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Associate
The Nut Bunch, LLC
Mansford, LA
05.2018 - Current
- Provided consistent, high-quality customer service to support customer satisfaction.
- Guided customers in product selection to improve shopping experience.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer payments.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock to optimize store operations.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging product displays.
- Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
- Operated scanning equipment for price checks and stock replenishment.
- Answered telephone to give callers store information and look up order details.
Farm Hand
Charles Vining III
Tallulah, LA
01.2018 - Current
- Operated farm machinery to plant and harvest crops, contributing to optimal crop yield.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions, enhancing crop yield potential.
- Inspected fields to promptly identify and address pests or diseases, safeguarding crop health and maximizing yield potential.
- Operated irrigation systems to provide adequate water supply for plants.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Serviced and maintained farm equipment for reliable operation during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
Operator
Mortenson Construction
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate construction site activities.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance, ensuring reliable operations.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced job site risks, improving safety compliance.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Studied safety and emergency procedures to ensure compliance during operations.
- Inspected materials and equipment for quality compliance before use.
- Ensured cleanliness of work area and equipment to support safety standards.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete projects efficiently, contributing to timely business goals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Crop Consultant Assistant
Knight Consulting Inc.
Tallulah, Louisiana
05.2019 - 12.2025
- Conducted field inspections to identify and assess pest and disease presence, enabling timely management decisions.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify any signs of disease or pest infestation.
- Documented field observations and maintained accurate records to support data-driven analyses and recommendations.
- Assisted in analyzing soil samples for crop health assessment.
- Created weekly reports on crop production data gathered from field visits.
- Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing findings from field visits and laboratory tests, aiding in strategic crop management planning.
- Attended conferences related to agronomy topics such as soil science or plant pathology.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Business
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2022
Skills
- Point of sale
- Inventory management
- Sales reporting
- Retail technology
- Loss prevention
- Store maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Safe equipment use
- Record keeping
- Data documentation
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Soil testing
Timeline
Operator
Mortenson Construction
01.2026 - 03.2026
Crop Consultant Assistant
Knight Consulting Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2025
Store Associate
The Nut Bunch, LLC
05.2018 - Current
Farm Hand
Charles Vining III
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Business
Hinds Community College