Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Accomplishments
Certification
Extra Curricular
Timeline
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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, ON
06.2024

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
Caitlyn Nichols