Laci Kooienga
Houghton,MI
Summary
Training professional in Geology, specializing in environmental consulting. Trained in GIS mapping, local ecology/geology/hydrogeology. Through previous job experience I have gained soft skills like, working in fast paced environments, customer service, and group collaboration and communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Hungry Howie’s
Allendale, MI
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Took customer orders and processed payments through point-of-sale system
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Greeted guests and answered menu questions with friendly service
- Prepared pizzas, subs, and sides at Hungry Howie's pizza shop
- Supported team members during rushes at Hungry Howie's restaurant
Sales Associate
Dollar General
West Olive, MI
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Guided shoppers in locating products and resolving checkout inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supported customers in finding products, addressing queries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Operated cash register and handled customer transactions accurately.
- Follow planograms to merchandise displays and endcaps.
- Cleaned sales floor to ensure a tidy and welcoming shopping environment. and maintained an organized store appearance.
- Cleaned sales floor and maintained an organized store appearance.
Stocker
Merle Boes
West Olive, Michigan
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Restocked merchandise across sales floor and backroom at Merle Boes retail store
- Replenished displays with fresh stock and neat product placement
- Rotated inventory using first-in, first-out storage practices
- Inspected shelves for missing, damaged, or misplaced products
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 08.2026 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 08.2026 - 09.2026
Environmental Field Studies
Careerline Tech Center
09.2025 - 05.2026
Skills
- Customer support
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- GIS analysis
Certification
- SOLO Wilderness first aid Certification
- Leave no trace certification
- MSU Michigan naturalist certification
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Gamma delta Sorority
Timeline
Associate of Science - Engineering
Michigan Technological University
08.2026 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Michigan Technological University
08.2026 - 09.2026
Crew Member
Hungry Howie’s
07.2026 - 08.2026
Sales Associate
Dollar General
12.2025 - 06.2026
Environmental Field Studies
Careerline Tech Center
09.2025 - 05.2026
Stocker
Merle Boes
07.2024 - 11.2025