Jennifer M. Vrchota has experience in various roles including as a zoo educator volunteer, food services worker, properties designer for a theatre, housekeeper, and server. She is currently pursuing a degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from South Dakota State University with minors in Communication Studies and Theatre. Her education and work history demonstrate strengths in collaboration, organization, public speaking, and customer service.

1. Jennifer M. Vrchota
101 4th Street, Brookings, South Dakota 57006
51235 760th Street, Jackson, Minnesota 56143
Phone: 507-841-0187 — E-Mail: jennifer.vrchota@jacks.sdstate.edu
Work Experience
Bramble Park Zoo Watertown, South Dakota
Zoo Educator Volunteer June 2015 – Present
• Assisted in running educational programs
• Learned how to properly handle small invertebrates
• Assisted zookeepers with various duties in the children’s zoo
• Supervised Zoo Crew volunteers
Aramark Food Services Brookings, South Dakota
Dairy Bar Associate September 2014 – Present
• Served customers various dairy products
• Responsible for balancing end of the day receipts
Prairie Repertory Theatre Brookings, South Dakota
Properties Designer May 2013 - August 2013, May 2014 – August 2014
• Collaborated with other members of a design team to successfully mount multiple productions
• Pulled, bought, and made props needed for multiple productions
• Worked on the front of house team during productions to offer great customer service
Aramark Food Services Brookings, South Dakota
Catering Server March 2013 – May 2014
• Assisted in setting up tables with linens and specified decorations
• Served food to the attending guests in a fast paced, professional, and courteous manner
• Thoroughly cleaned up the tables and the banquet room following the event
Fillenwarth Beach Resort Arnolds Park, Iowa
Housekeeper / Server May 2012 – September 2012
• Performed daily housekeeping and cleaning tasks
• Provided guest services such as bartending and food and drink server
• Performed life guarding duties at the pool, when assigned
• Assisted guests as a dock attendant
Education
South Dakota State University Brookings, South Dakota December 2015 (Expected)
Major: Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Minor: Communication Studies and Theatre
Activities State University Theatre
Alpha Psi Omega Honors Fraternity, Lambda Sigma Cast
Jackson County Central High School Jackson, Minnesota May 2011
Member of National Honor Society
Member of the FFA chapter
Additional skills
• Strong work ethic
• Friendly demeanor
• Superior organization ability
• Detail oriented
• Valid driver’s license
• Collaborates in a team setting
• Ability to use power tools
• Takes direction well
• Public Speaking