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
Career and Academic Advising
Training and Mentoring
Diversity Programming
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent Oral and Written Communication
Organizational Development
Marketing Materials
MS Excel
Record Management
Project Management
Recruitment
Attention to Detail
Preparing Reports
Process Improvements
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