SUMMER CHALNICK
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
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Certification
3
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Environmental Science and Policy graduate with hands-on experience in environmental fieldwork, water quality monitoring, and geospatial analysis. Skilled in surface water and groundwater sampling, ecological assessment, and data management. Proven ability to support regulatory compliance and conservation initiatives through accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Work History
Team Leader
2 Years 10 Months- Supervised team operations to ensure efficient ice cream production and service.
- Supervised team operations, training staff to enhance service delivery
- Trained new staff on customer service standards and product knowledge. Maintained organization and customer service standards to ensure client satisfaction
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated restocking of ingredients and supplies.
Environmental Intern
5 Months- Conducted environmental assessments to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Conducted surface water and groundwater sampling to ensure compliance with DEP protocols
- Operated YSI sonde and Secchi disk for accurate water quality data collection
- Performed ecological monitoring using SCI and LVI methods
- Conducted sea grass surveys to assess habitat health, species distribution, and coverage in coastal ecosystems
Environmental Data Collection Intern
2 Months- Utilized ArcGIS and i-Tree software to map and analyze urban forestry data for city planning initiatives
- Collected and recorded tree inventory data, including species identification, DBH measurements, and overall tree condition
- Assisted with the “Limb Up for Safety” project to evaluate and improve tree clearance and public safety
- Operated Geode GPS equipment to capture accurate spatial data for environmental assessments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Policy
Skills
Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality testing
Field Sampling
Data collection
Ecological surveys
Species Identification
YSI Sonde
ArcGIS
Data Analysis
Excel
Regulatory compliance
Certification
Surface & Groundwater Sampler – Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Timeline
Environmental Intern
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
02.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Environmental Data Collection Intern
City of Tarpon Springs
06.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Team Leader
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science and Policy
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