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Akron, Ohio, United States

Lead school education activities at the Zoo as part of city-wide grant-funded program

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Reformed knowledge management processes to increase recall of organizational knowledge and documents while spearheading the project to update organizational procedures.Duties include:• Lead the design process for new products• Presented design concepts and prototypes to client and integrated client feedback• Wrote copy for customer facing documents including guides, reports, and brochures• Tested products and worked with customers to ensure quality user experience• Assisted curriculum writing and publishing by sourcing and editing images for lessons• Managed documentation and file structure while improving overall company organization

Cairns, Australia

Successfully led independent research on cutting-edge theory in anthropology and sound studies.Duties include:• Self-directed research project on the development of knowledge and policy into the effects of noise pollution and the marine environment (specifically the Great Barrier Reef)• Applied for grant funding and manage own budget • Presented findings at national and local conferences including Australian Anthropological Society• Guest lectured for anthropology courses

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Improved student success in anthropology courses through peer-to-peer tutoring.Duties include:• Provided mentorship and tutor Indigenous undergraduate students in social science courses• Provided editing support to assigned students

Cairns, Australia

Duties include:• Demonstrated the use of Nespresso coffee machines• Sold and registered machines, sold coffee orders and provided general brand representation in several area retail stores

Akron, Oh

Pioneered the first year of the birthday parties program for zoo guests.Duties include:• Lead educational tours through the zoo for party guests• Provided general customer service support and run attractions when not hosting birthday parties

Kent, Oh

Successfully led independent research on topics of human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence.Duties include:• Self-directed research project on changing perception on computer aids in the translation industry• Provided classroom assistance to assigned lecturer including attendance and marking• Taught lessons in assigned course as agreed upon by lecturer

Massillon, Oh

Duties include:• Provided customer service for Parks and Recreation Dept. and Massillon Recreation Center• Sold Recreation Center memberships, book classes, and hire out park facilities

Highland Heights, Ky

Improved and updated museum's artifact catalogue wile contributing to leading archaeological research.Duties include:• Maintained museum materials such as digitizing photographic materials and documents• Maintained photographic catalogue of museum objects, and the documentation of artifacts• Assisted on research projects associated with the museum• Assisted the Museum Methods course during museum lab work

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Society And Culture (Anthropology)

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Anthropology

Cotutelle with James Cook University (Australia)

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Anthropology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Lambda Alpha, French Club, Student Anthropological Society Minor in French and Honors Graduated Suma Cum Laude.