Kieli Nicholls
Teaneck,New Jersey
Summary
Hardworking Student seeking part-time work experience with extensive knowledge of Environmental Sciences. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SIT IHP Climate Change Program
School For International Training
Morocco, Nepal, Ecuador
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Engaged in interviews with government officials and local farmers during multiple site visits to different countries, gaining valuable knowledge on the consequences of climate change.
- Conducted independent research on women's resilience and activism in response to environmental challenges.
- Collaborated with new faculty teams in various countries to lead assignments and engage in comparative discussions on the impact of climate change and intersectionality.
Research Volunteer
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Teaneck, NJ
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Led data collection efforts for biodiversity research, including identification of plant life in plots and recording of findings.
- Collaborated with local biologists to observe the plant species thriving in park's restoration zones.
- Served as a liaison between plot area and plant identification station by transporting items, facilitating visitor interactions, and offering assistance.
Server
Dumpling Den
Fort Lee, New Jersey
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for greeting customers, familiarizing them with the menus, taking and serving of food and beverage orders
- Online order processing, packaging and customer service at pickup counter
- Lead trainer for all new hires
- Enforcing COVID compliance and cleaning between table uses
Party Planner Assistant
Tie Dye Town Events
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
12.2019 - Current
- As integral part of a team, helped to organize, setup and manage party events for children providing entertainment and activities including tie dye crafts and slime parties
- Worked to create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where children could learn and have fun
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Niurka R. Pacheco, D.D.S.
Teaneck, New Jersey
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared exam rooms with sterilized instruments and ensured all equipment was ready for the dentist
- Assisted during procedures anticipating dentist’s needs for cleanings, fillings, and extractions
- Processing and filing of x-rays, dental records and documents and recording of treatment information
- Restocking of supplies and materials and ensuring that infection control procedures were followed
- Training of new assistants in all aspects of the practice
Student Government Sustainability Committee
SGA Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Selected as the team's head physical environment representative.
- Developed innovative strategies to organize captivating events for students on campus.
- Provided guided tours of the nature preserve on campus to educate students on the natural environment.
- Collaborated with other members of the committee to help organize compost bins on campus.
- Aided in the planning and execution of school events by contributing to event logistics, such as organizing Earth Day festivities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Teaneck High School
Teaneck, NJTechnology Enriched Academy for Mathematics and Science
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2025
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Skilled in Basic and Advanced GIS
Volunteer Experience
- Future Forward For Haiti Charity, Assistant, Packing over 150,000 meals for families in the Gallatin Valley.
- We The People Charity, Teen Leader, Leading and encouraging elementary school children as they create/package products to support children in foster care, the homeless and senior citizens.
Timeline
Research Volunteer
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
06.2024 - 07.2024
SIT IHP Climate Change Program
School For International Training
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Government Sustainability Committee
SGA Marist College
08.2022 - Current
Server
Dumpling Den
08.2020 - Current
Party Planner Assistant
Tie Dye Town Events
12.2019 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Niurka R. Pacheco, D.D.S.
10.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Teaneck High School
Technology Enriched Academy for Mathematics and Science
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Marist College