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Mary Tkach

Program Coordinator
Moscow,ID

Summary

Talented Program Coordinator skilled in handling administrative, operational, academic, and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention. Ready to apply six years of experience to new professional challenges within growth-oriented organizations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Honors Program Coordinator

University Of Idaho
Moscow, ID
09.2022 - Current
  • Participated in many University of Idaho Honors Program recruiting events, both online and in-person to communicate with students about admissions requirements, program benefits and available academic support.
  • Mentored students, offering advice and support on class schedules, internships aligned with future goals in mind, graduate school applications and other important topics.
  • Improved program offerings based on changing trends, student feedback and directives from superiors.
  • Supported the curriculum development of a new course for incoming Honors students.
  • Researched, published and presented current topics of study at national meetings.
  • Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.

Junior Geologist

Idaho Geological Survey
Moscow, Idaho
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collected data and conducted field studies within the Idaho cobalt belt of the greater Salmon, ID area for evaluation.
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
  • Prepared and published reports by tabulating, analyzing, and summarizing data.
  • Supervised 2 geology students in the field while completing site suitability studies over course of project.

GIS Technician

T3 Global Strategies INC
Pittsburgh, United States
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Analyzed still and motion imagery and data to produce geospatial intelligence for military operations.
  • Transferred and rescaled information from aerial photographs to complete maps.
  • Conferred with users to analyze, configure or troubleshoot applications.
  • Managed GIS databases and modified parameters for different needs.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Conducted minimum number of on-site, in-the-field observations.
  • Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
  • Taught upper-level geology laboratory courses for over 65 students.

Research Fellow

National Energy Technology Laboratory
South Park, PA
04.2014 - 08.2019
  • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
  • Edited papers for submission to prestigious academic and industry journals.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of geoscience and energy research.

Education

Master of Science - Adult/Organizational Leadership And Learning

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
01.2022 - 05.2023

Academic Certificate - Human Resource Development

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
01.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Geology

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
08.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2012 - 12.2016

Skills

    Program Coordination

Publications and Research

  • Lewis, R.S., Burmester, R.F., Tkach, M.K., Berti, C., Stewart Earth MRI in Idaho: Geologic Mapping, Geochemical Characterization, and Magnetic Susceptibility of Mesoproterozoic Strata in the Idaho Cobalt Belt. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 54 (5)
  • M. Tkach Carbonate Caprock Sealing Capabilities: CCUS in the Michigan Basin. Oklahoma State University, Masters Thesis. (2020)
  • W. Harbert, A.L. Goodman, R. Spaulding, I. Haljasmaa, D. Crandall, S. Sanguinito, B. Kutchko, M. Tkach, S. Fuchs, C. J. Werth, T. Tsotsis, L. Dalton, K. Jessen, Z. Shi, S. Frailey, CO­2 induced changes in Mount Simon sandstone: Understanding links to post CO2 injection monitoring, seismicity, and reservoir integrity. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 100, 103-109. (2020)
  • Z. Shi, L. Sun, I. Haljasmaa, W. Harbert, S. Sanguinito, M. Tkach, A. L. Goodman, T. Tsotsis, K, Jessen, Impact of Brine/CO2 Exposure on the Transport and Mechanical Properties of the Mt Simon Sandstone. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 177, 295-305. (2019)
  • A. Akono, J. L. Druhan, G. Davila, T. Tsotsis, K. Jessen, S. Fuchs, D. Crandall, Z. Shi, L. Dalton, M. Tkach, A. L. Goodman, S. Frailey, C. J. Werth, A Review of Geochemical-Mechanical Impacts in Geological Carbon Storage Reservoirs. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.1870 (2019)
  • A. L. Goodman, S. Sanguinito, M. Tkach, S. Natesakhawat, B. Kutchko; J. Fazio, P. Madden, Investigating the Role of Water on CO2-Utica Shale Interactions for Carbon Storage and Shale Gas Extraction Activities - Evidence for Pore Scale Alterations. Fuel. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.01.091 (2018)
  • M. Tkach, M. Radonjic, B. Kutchko, An Assessment of Research Gaps Related to Deep Water Wellbore Integrity. American Geophysical Union. 2017AGUFMIN21A0028T. (2017)
  • S. Sanguinito, A. L. Goodman, M. Tkach, B. Kutchko, S. Natesakhawat, D. Crandall, J. Fazio, I. Fukai, Quantifying Dry Supercritical CO2-Induced Changes of the Utica Shale. Fuel. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.03.156 (2017)
  • M. Tkach, J. Gardiner, B. Kutchko, Image Analysis of Gas Well Cement Exposed to Coal Mine Water. Geological Society of America. (2017)
  • M. Tkach, A. L. Goodman, B. Kutchko, D. Crandall, R. Spaulding, B. Harbert, C. Werth, A. Akono, J. Druhan, K. Jessen, T. Tsotsis, Addressing Geochemical Alterations in Reservoir Rock and the Impacts on Seismic Properties. Center for Geologic Storage of CO2. (2017)

Timeline

Honors Program Coordinator

University Of Idaho
09.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Adult/Organizational Leadership And Learning

University of Idaho
01.2022 - 05.2023

Academic Certificate - Human Resource Development

University of Idaho
01.2022 - 05.2023

Junior Geologist

Idaho Geological Survey
05.2021 - 09.2022

GIS Technician

T3 Global Strategies INC
05.2020 - 02.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Oklahoma State University
01.2019 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Geology

Oklahoma State University
08.2018 - 12.2020

Research Fellow

National Energy Technology Laboratory
04.2014 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Pittsburgh
08.2012 - 12.2016
Mary TkachProgram Coordinator