Caitlyn Nichols
Surrey,BC
Summary
Recent university graduate seeking a dynamic summer position in a customer-centric environment. Eager to apply the skills and knowledge acquired during my academic journey to contribute positively to a team and enhance the customer experience. Adept at team work, leadership, communication, problem solving, resilience and critical thinking, I am enthusiastic about embracing the challenges and learning opportunities offered by a customer-focused role. I am eager to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable real-world experience in a summer position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Archaeology Excavator
Queen’s University
05.2023 - 06.2023
Assisted in uncovering cultural context and knowledge's about ancient Etruscan civilization.
o Excavation
o Surveying
o Stratagraphy analysis Photography
o Architecture drawing to scale Artifact recording
o Artifact identification and relative dating Artifact cleaning
Leveling using Leica Geosystems Used the Munsell colour chart
o Used the Wentworth grade scale
Archaeology Excavator
Queen's University Bader College
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assisted in excavating a World War II women’s barrack. Used and improved skills such as;
o Plotting
o Sub-surface surveying Stratagraphy
o Box-grid horizontal units
o Used the Munsell colour chart Used the Wentworth grade scale Top scale plans
o Relative dating technique
o Radio carbon dating
Summer Intern
Vaucroft
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Field work repairing and maintaining Vaucroft
- Fire safety work
- Water system maintenance General House maintenance Weeding
- Building and repairing boardwalk
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Archeology
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON06.2024
Skills
Leadership
- Team Building and Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to achieve common goals
- Decision Making: Adept at making informed and timely decisions while considering team’s Input
Writing Skills
- Strong writing skills demonstrated through creation of clear, concise, and engaging content for various purposes, including reports, articles, and research papers
- Editing and Proofreading: attention to detail in reviewing and editing documents
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex ideas
Administrative
- Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
- Deadlines and achieve objectives
- Organizational skills
- Office Software Proficiency and data entry
Research
- Skilled in finding and analyzing primary and secondary sources
- Data Analysis: Proficient in using statistical and analytical tools to interpret data
Teamwork
- Collaboration and Relationship Building: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with sports and academic teams
- Active Listening: active listener to team members, valuing diverse perspectives
Physical Fitness
- Confident in labour intensive work
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Assistant for Fina World Cup Artistic Swimming
Accomplishments
Representing Team British Columbia at the 2019 Canada Winter Games
First Place at Canadian National Championships 2019
Certification
Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Fire Smart Safety Certification 2020
PADI Open Water Certification 2022
Qualified in Standard First Aid 2018
Work Safe BC Certification 2020
Extra Curricular
Competitive Artistic Swimming from 2012-2019.
Queen’s University Varsity Athlete from 2022-2024
Leadership and Climate change programs- Participated in Fireside Adventures climate change and leadership programs through multiple survival canoe trips along the Yukon river. Gained experience in character building and knowledge's about Canada’s colonial past and my role in decolonization.
Timeline
Archaeology Excavator
Queen’s University
05.2023 - 06.2023
Archaeology Excavator
Queen's University Bader College
05.2022 - 06.2022
Summer Intern
Vaucroft
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Archeology
Queen’s University