Jennifer Marye Mikolic
Telford
Summary
Dynamic professional with a unique blend of enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic, complemented by a diverse skill set honed through extensive experience in education, chemistry, cultural resources, environmental science, geology, and marine science. Adept at leveraging competencies to contribute effectively to organizational goals while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Passionate about embracing new challenges and driving impactful results within a forward-thinking team. Excels in adapting to evolving industry demands and delivering strategic solutions that enhance productivity and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Specialist, Abilities Program Instructor, Group & Private Swim Instruction, Lifeguard (Part Time)
River Crossing YMCA of Bucks County
Quakertown, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Dedicated and Reliable worker
- Works with adults and children with a variety of disabilities within YMCA ability and mainstream programing.
- Track and Field coach for YMCA Cheetahs team.
- Assistant ability swim coach for the YMCA Barracuda team.
- Swim instructor for all abilities and ages.
- Provide 1:1 behavior support for ability youth in sports programming.
FC Associate I, L1. Amazon Logistics for Delivery Station (Reduce Time Associate)
Amazon – DPH6 Delivery Station Harleysville, PA
Harleysville, PA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Dedicated and Reliable worker
- Worked as an essential worker for Amazon during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Sortation Associate position- Sort packages into bags or into over size bins for delivery routes.
- Pick to buffer position- sort packages from belt and place onto racks for sortation associates to place into delivery location bags or over size bins.
- After sortation portion of shift- load carts for drivers with their bags for their routes for the day.
CSA Share Packer and Washer (Seasonal)
Blooming Glen Organic Farm
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Dedicated and Reliable worker
- Worked as an essential worker on farm during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Packaged and stacked washed csa shares into reusable crates for the csa members.
- Washed organic fruits and vegetables for the csa members shares.
- Washed and sanitized farm equipment that was used for collection of fruits and vegetables in and around the farm.
- Light field work in and around the farm as directed by owners.
Floral Associate / Temporary Floral Manager (Part Time)
Giant (Store #6018)
Souderton, PA
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Exhibited strong work ethic and reliability in meeting deadlines and responsibilities.
- Executed comprehensive floral design projects across all retail phases, ensuring high-quality aesthetics and customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily functions of Souderton Store 6018 Floral Department, maintaining service quality and team performance while floral lead was on medical leave from February 2019 to July 2019 and January 2020 to February 2020.
- Facilitated seamless floral department functionality by stepping in for floral lead and associates during peak holiday periods and vacation times across Souderton Store 6018, Chalfont Store 6519, and Quakertown North locations.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members. Supported collaborative efforts to achieve project goals. Contributed to a positive team environment through proactive engagement.
- Facilitated positive customer experiences and maintained high satisfaction levels throughout store and floral department.
- Streamlined order processing to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated proficiency in sales strategies, consistently achieving targets and fostering customer loyalty.
- Crafted and reproduced floral arrangements accurately, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated re-ordering processes with suppliers to maintain optimal inventory.
- Conducted thorough inventory evaluations for floral department to support product availability.
- Executed systematic inventory rotation, guaranteeing freshness of flowers available for sale.
- Managed daily delivery logistics and organization to ensure timely product availability in-store.
- Managed weekly invoice tracking sheets to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Executed balloon order processing, including timely helium tank changes and proactive helium replenishment.
- Supported customer satisfaction by guiding clients in choosing arrangements and creating personalized bouquets while finalizing sales transactions.
- Oversaw the design of daily and customized floral arrangements to meet client specifications. Crafted elegant bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages for weddings and special occasions.
- Executed regular cleaning and organization tasks on sales floor, both inside and outside the store, to promote a welcoming environment.
- Assisted in watering indoor and outdoor potted orchids, cacti, succulents, and tropical plants. Supported maintenance of plant health through regular hydration practices. Contributed to the overall aesthetic of plant displays by ensuring proper watering schedules.
- Supported marketing efforts by organizing and dismantling displays to enhance seasonal promotions.
- Enhanced inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
Filling educational staffing needs part time with this educational staffing firm
ESS (Formally known as Source 4 Teachers, LLC / Mission One)
11.2014 - 11.2019
- Employment positions that I have performed with Source 4 Teachers as follows: Substitute Teaching with Guest Teacher Certificate as of November 2016. Additional positions performed are Paraprofessional, Para Learning Support & Instructional Assistant, Playground and Cafeteria Assistant. My most recent long-term position as of November 2016 to January 13, 2017 was working as a one on one support staff for Autistic Support at Hereford Elementary School within the Upper Perkiomen School District. In the past I have worked for Easton High School, Palisades School District, Penn Ridge School District for all grades (ex. Elementary, Middle, and High School), and for the Neshaminy School District for all grade levels (ex. Elementary, Middle, and High School).
- Provided one on one instruction and guidance for students according to their IEP and intervention plans.
- Provided instruction and adult escort for various grade levels to and from activities outside regular classroom instruction. For example, escort to cafeteria and playground.
- Instructional Assistant to the regular classroom teacher
- Administrative and clerical duties for school office when needed.
Archeological Field Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Director. Contract / Project Base Position
Stell Environmental
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Artifact conservation, which included identification, cataloging artifacts from various prehistoric and historic archeological sites. Last laboratory contract performed as of February 2019.
- Performed Phase I, II, and III archeological excavations.
Customer Service Associate, Cashier (Part Time)
Giant (Store #6018)
Souderton, PA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provide excellent customer service skills throughout store and in several departments (ex. customer service, floral, front end, and produce).
- Customer service desk duties included Western Union Services, Money orders, Lottery, answering phones and questions from customers, doing closing tasks of customer service desk.
- Cashier -Process customer orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner.
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Strong sales experience
- Dedicated and Reliable worker
Seasonal Customer Service Associate (Part Time)
County Line Nursery and Landscaping
Harleysville, PA
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Provide customer service as a front end associate in gift shop area.
- Assist in and around the green house and nursery, as needed.
- Watering of cacti, potted plants, succulents, and tropical foliage inside and in greenhouse area.
- Cashier
Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE) for the Environmental and Historic Preservation Departments (EHP) located in Frankfort, KY
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Region III Office, Philadelphia, PA
Frankfort, KY
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Performed work for FEMA 1976-DR- KY and FEMA 4008 - DR- KY, Kentucky flooding disasters, FEMA -4024-DR- VA (Hurricane Irene), FEMA -4042-DR-VA (Louisa, Virginia Earthquake), and FEMA -4045-DR-VA (Tropical Storm Lee).
- Introduced applicants to the Public Assistance (PA) environmental and historic review process during applicant meetings and site visits to facilities damaged during disasters.
- Performed environmental and historic preservation compliance reviews for applicants requiring disaster assistance for project repairs to damaged facilities.
- Conducted site visits to damaged facility locations.
- Prepared and submitted written reports and other environmental and historic documents.
- Organized and filed project documents (i.e. correspondence, meeting notes, site visit reports, photographs).
- Prepared and composed IAP and Site Reports for the Environmental Branch manager in Virginia.
- Organized and coordinated with the state of Virginia and FEMA Public Assistance Coordinators (PACs) and Project Officers (PO) to compose a working schedule (i.e. applicant meetings, site visits, conference calls, etc) for the Environmental and Historic Preservation department in Virginia under the supervision of the Branch Director.
Archeological Field Technician
AECOM
Trenton, NJ
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project, Performed Phase III archeological excavation on the River Road Site, and laboratory processing of site artifacts, Yardley, PA January 2011 to May 2011.
- Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project Performed a Phase III archeological excavation on the Reeder’s Creek West Site, and laboratory processing of the site artifacts, Trenton, NJ. November 2010 to January 2011.
- Dulles Airport Property Project, Performed Phase I and II archeological excavations, Sterling, Virginia, January to March 2011.
- Artifact conservation, which included identification, cataloging artifacts from various prehistoric and historic archeological sites.
Archeological Field & Laboratory Director
RK &K Engineering
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Performed Phase I, II, III, archeological excavations and monitoring activities in Maryland. Directed crews ranging from one to ten person crews.
- Supervised field staff and distributed workload.
- Purchased and maintained field and laboratory equipment.
- Artifact conservation, which included identification, cataloging artifacts from various prehistoric and historic archeological sites.
- Archival and historic background research
- Contributed to several archeological survey reports.
- Worked and prepared documents on large Maryland transportation projects such as Inter-county Connector Project (ICC), Replacement of Bridge (No. 5012) over Tuckahoe Creek, and MD 328 in Caroline & Talbot Counties, Maryland.
- Surveyed and contributed to sign & light inventory for the K Street Corridor Project located in Washington D.C.
- Contributed to the light survey for the Purple Line Project in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland.
Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) for Children Services
Community Group Services (CGS)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
03.2008 - 06.2008
- Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) - provided one-on-one support and interventions for children / adolescent across all environments, focusing on residential and educational settings.
- Implemented specific interventions tailored to stabilize the child in a given environment as directed in the behavior and treatment plans given by the lead case manager to the TSS.
- Provided therapeutic activities to improve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning of a child / adolescent.
- Taught skills need to enhance functional independence of an individual within their community and home.
- Provided crisis intervention techniques, immediate behavioral reinforcements, emotional support, time structuring, time-out strategies, and additional psycho-social rehabilitative activities prescribed in treatment plans.
- Provided written documentation supporting progress of an individual with their treatment plans, and collaborated with other members of the treatment team, other professionals and the individual’s family to provide continuous care for the child.
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Manheim Central Junior High School
Manheim, Pennsylvania
03.2008 - 06.2008
- Provided coaching for the Middle School Track and Field Team. Coached running skills, discus, pole vault, and long jump skills for the men and women’s teams.
Emergency Day-to-Day Substitute
McGuffey and Washington School Districts
Washington County, Pennsylvania
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Provide supervision and education to students in various subject areas while their regular teachers are away. Worked in elementary, middle and high school levels of education.
Emergency Substitute
Intermediate Unit 1
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2008 - 03.2008
- Worked as a substitute teacher within Fayette, Greene and Washington County School Districts.
- Worked with elementary age to high school age children in a variety of subject areas.
Environmental Scientist, Field Archaeologist, Laboratory Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Archaeological Intern
A.D. Marble & Company
Pennsylvania
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Performed Phase I, II, III archaeological excavations and monitoring activities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Assisted in laboratory analysis by assisting in ceramic /glass / lithic / and vessel analysis.
- Performed environmental assessments on various properties, including wetland surveys.
- Conducted administrative assistant duties at the Pittsburgh, PA office.
Seasonal Associate (Part Time)
Costco: Robinson Town Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2006 - 03.2007
- Provide excellent customer service skills throughout store and in several departments (ex. Bakery, Deli, Front End and back warehouse area).
- Cashier -Process customer orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner.
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Strong sales experience
- Dedicated and Reliable worker
Collateral Assessment Department (CAD) Assistant- Contract Position
I Mortgage Services
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
10.2006 - 11.2006
- Duties included calling customers, vendor partners, and other cliental.
- Assign orders, follow up on order progress
- Respond to email updates from the customer, vendor partners, and other cliental
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
Assistant Project Geologist, Soil Laboratory Director, Field Archaeologist
ECS, Ltd.
York, Pennsylvania
07.2005 - 01.2006
- Soils Laboratory Director, duties included performing Geotechnical testing (i.e. Standard and Modify proctors, CBRs, Hydrometer, Atterberg limits, etc.) and analysis according to ASTM and AASHTO methods on various soil, asphalt, and fire proofing samples. In addition, basic duties included running the laboratory, filing, organizing projects, etc.
- Performed basic wetland delineation work, hydrological studies, well monitoring, well testing, and drilling for new residential water wells.
- Perform and managed archaeological phase I project for cellular tower location (i.e. Cattaraugus, New York).
- Performed Phase I, II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Performed case file reviews, review of deeds, and review of tax assessments documents.
- Wrote archeological and environmental reports for several projects.
Assistant Geochemist
U.S. Geological Survey (EERT) at the National Center Reston, VA
Reston, VA
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Duties included performing various soil, laboratory, and geochemical testing (Conductivity, Nutrients, pH, etc.). Trained on Alliance (HPLC) and Leco (CHN) Machines.
- Had field training in the Florida Everglades collecting water, biological, and soil samples.
- Performed chemical field testing on soils.
Education
Graduate Classes for Post- Bachelorette - Secondary Science Education
Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Kutztown, PA01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marine Geology, Minor in Anthropology
Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Kutztown, PA05-2002
Field Methods of Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Marine Geology
Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium
Wallops Island, Virginia01.2001
Skills
- Variety of computer skills (ie Arc View 32 to 90, ArcGIS, GIS, Access, Excel, Internet, and Microsoft programs) Worked with GPS (Trimble) I can type over 40 words per minute
- Performed Phase I, II, III, archeological excavations and monitoring activities in Maryland Directed crews ranging from one to ten person crews
- Supervised field staff and distributed workload
- Performed environmental assessments on various properties, including wetland surveys
- Field Training in Florida Everglades with the US Geological Survey collecting water, biological, soil samples, and performing chemical field testing (November 2004)
- Field skills learned during tenure at Kutztown University for Field Geology under the direction of Dr Edward Simpson, Sedimentology under the direction of Dr William Chadwick, and Mineralogy under the direction of Dr Kurt Freuhauf Marine research vessel skills and marine field science skills were learned under the direction of Dr Yin S Soong from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Dr Simon C Beeching from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Dr Dale Tshudy from Edinboro University, and Captain Lee at the Wallop’s Island Consortium, VA Other skills learned included the use of a Trimble GPS unit, Loran C, CTD, dreg nets, salinometers, depth range finder, sacchi disk, nenson bottles techniques, and beach profiling
- Experience in various laboratory situations / techniques include (ie Archaeological, Geological, GIS, Geochemical, Geotechnical, and Marine Science laboratories):
- Archeological laboratory skills
- Ceramic and glass vessel analysis
- Diamond-Saw
- Dry sieving techniques
- Geological mapping
- Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
- GIS mapping, working database (Wetland Delineation)
- Groundwater and oceanic water testing
- Mineral/ rock identification
- Sediment Analysis
- Soil analysis
- Lifeguard certification
- CPR certified
- Conflict resolution
- Scheduling and time management
- First aid proficiency
- Water safety expertise
- Staff supervision
- Aquatic facility management
- Swimming instruction
- Record keeping practices
- Diving instruction
- Swim team coaching
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Flexibility
- Safety procedures
- Computer proficiency
- Data entry
- Professionalism
- First aid certification
- Youth mentoring
- Customer and Service-oriented
- Health and wellness
- Group supervision
- Disability awareness
Certification
(9/8/2021 to 9/8/2023)-Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen.
Field Skills
- Performed Phase I, II, III, archeological excavations and monitoring activities in Maryland.
- Directed crews ranging from one to ten person crews.
- Supervised field staff and distributed workload.
- Performed environmental assessments on various properties, including wetland surveys.
- Field Training in Florida Everglades with the US Geological Survey collecting water, biological, soil samples, and performing chemical field testing (November 2004).
- Field skills learned during tenure at Kutztown University for Field Geology under the direction of Dr. Edward Simpson, Sedimentology under the direction of Dr. William Chadwick, and Mineralogy under the direction of Dr. Kurt Fruehauf.
- Marine research vessel skills and marine field science skills were learned under the direction of Dr. Yin S. Soong from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Simon C. Beeching from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Dale Tshudy from Edinboro University, and Captain Lee at the Wallop’s Island Consortium, VA.
- Other skills learned included the use of a Trimble GPS unit, Loran C, CTD, dredge nets, salineometers, depth range finder, sacchi disk, nenson bottles techniques, and beach profiling.
Laboratory Skills
- Experience in various laboratory situations / techniques include (i.e. Archaeological, Geological, GIS, Geochemical, Geotechnical, and Marine Science laboratories):
- Archaeological laboratory skills.
- Ceramic and glass vessel analysis.
- Diamond-Saw.
- Dry sieving techniques.
- Geological mapping.
- Geotechnical Laboratory Testing.
- GIS mapping, working database (Wetland Delineation).
- Groundwater and oceanic water testing.
- Mineral/ rock identification.
- Sediment Analysis.
- Soil analysis.
College Honors Activities
- Mamie Hartman Afflerbach Music Scholarship was awarded for my performance on clarinet and oboe., Fall 1997 to Spring 2000
- Participated in the Kutztown University Marching Band, Concert, and Wind Ensemble., Fall 1997 to Fall 2000
- Awarded the Kutztown University’s Academic Athletics Vice-Presidential Progress Scholarship award., 1999-2000
- Kutztown University Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete for pole vaulting for five years, competing in Division II., Fall 1997 to Spring 2002
Clearances
- Child Abuse (July 2014- July 21, 2022)
- Redwoods Institute: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (8/29/2019)
- FBI Fingerprinting Background Check (July 2014-August 1, 2023)
- PA Criminal History Background Check (July 2014-July 21, 2022)
College Honors & Activities
Fall 1997 to Spring 2000 – Mamie Hartman Afflerbach Music Scholarship was awarded for my performance on clarinet and oboe., Fall 1997 to Fall 2000- Participated in the Kutztown University Marching Band, Concert, and Wind Ensemble., 1999-2000 – Awarded the Kutztown University’s Academic Athletics Vice-Presidential Progress Scholarship award., Fall 1997 to Spring 2002- Kutztown University Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete for pole vaulting for five years, competing in Division II.
Timeline
FC Associate I, L1. Amazon Logistics for Delivery Station (Reduce Time Associate)
Amazon – DPH6 Delivery Station Harleysville, PA
11.2021 - 07.2022
CSA Share Packer and Washer (Seasonal)
Blooming Glen Organic Farm
05.2020 - 11.2021
Aquatics Specialist, Abilities Program Instructor, Group & Private Swim Instruction, Lifeguard (Part Time)
River Crossing YMCA of Bucks County
09.2019 - Current
Floral Associate / Temporary Floral Manager (Part Time)
Giant (Store #6018)
01.2015 - 03.2020
Filling educational staffing needs part time with this educational staffing firm
ESS (Formally known as Source 4 Teachers, LLC / Mission One)
11.2014 - 11.2019
Customer Service Associate, Cashier (Part Time)
Giant (Store #6018)
01.2014 - 01.2019
Archeological Field Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Director. Contract / Project Base Position
Stell Environmental
05.2013 - 02.2019
Seasonal Customer Service Associate (Part Time)
County Line Nursery and Landscaping
03.2012 - 06.2012
Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE) for the Environmental and Historic Preservation Departments (EHP) located in Frankfort, KY
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Region III Office, Philadelphia, PA
05.2011 - 02.2012
Archeological Field Technician
AECOM
11.2010 - 05.2011
Archeological Field & Laboratory Director
RK &K Engineering
06.2008 - 06.2010
Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) for Children Services
Community Group Services (CGS)
03.2008 - 06.2008
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Manheim Central Junior High School
03.2008 - 06.2008
Emergency Day-to-Day Substitute
McGuffey and Washington School Districts
01.2008 - 03.2008
Emergency Substitute
Intermediate Unit 1
01.2008 - 03.2008
Collateral Assessment Department (CAD) Assistant- Contract Position
I Mortgage Services
10.2006 - 11.2006
Seasonal Associate (Part Time)
Costco: Robinson Town Center
09.2006 - 03.2007
Assistant Project Geologist, Soil Laboratory Director, Field Archaeologist
ECS, Ltd.
07.2005 - 01.2006
Assistant Geochemist
U.S. Geological Survey (EERT) at the National Center Reston, VA
06.2004 - 03.2005
Environmental Scientist, Field Archaeologist, Laboratory Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Archaeological Intern
A.D. Marble & Company
01.1999 - 01.2008
Field Methods of Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Marine Geology
Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium
Graduate Classes for Post- Bachelorette - Secondary Science Education
Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Geology, Minor in Anthropology
Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education