Archaeological Laboratory DirectorOversees the processing of artifacts collected during archaeological field surveys. This includes cleaning, analyzing, and cataloging artifacts, as well as the preparation of soil and flotation samples. Conducts historic and pre-contact artifact analysis and prepares artifact inventories. Executes the management of digital collection data and curation procedures that meet state repository standards. Coordinates the transfer of archaeological collections to curation facilities and property owners. Responsible for setup, organization, and maintenance of lab and ordering of equipment as needed. Delegates lab tasks to fellow staff.Project ArchaeologistConducts field work on monitoring, phase I, II, & III field assignments. Navigates remote field locations via Trimble GPS unit. Records site data via hand-drawn mapping, photography, and artifact collection. Knowledgeable in pedestrian survey, shovel test pit, and excavations field methods. Experience as a field director, crew chief, and field technician.Technical ReportingExperience in literature review research, technical writing, photo documentation, and preparation of graphics for phase I and II reports, cultural resources desktop reviews, and section 106 applications. Has been the senior author on multiple technical reports.Geographic Information Systems for Cultural Resource ManagementTrained in geographic information system (GIS) graphic creation, spatial analysis, and data management.

Engaged in fieldwork, laboratory, and report composition tasks. Assistance in material culture analysis and preservation.

Provided administrative and research support to Executive Director of Internal Audit and the Director of Campus Accessibility.

Provided administrative support for Bioinformatics and Proteomics/Genomics Masters program.

Tutored students in various subjects including social sciences, humanities, German language, linguistics, standardized test preparation, history, math and science.

Archaeological technician on Phase I/II/III cultural resource surveys.

Provided administrative support for the Anthropology & Sociology department.

Completed the lithic analysis of the Late Mississippian site Copper 11S3 in Southern Illinois under the direction of Dr. Melissa Baltus. Experienced in ceramic analysis, artifact cleaning, labeling, documentation, and data entry. Became familiar with various diagnostic artifacts and typologies.

Became familiar with common excavation techniques such as shovel skimming, recognizing features, using a total station, and plan mapping. Performed meticulous note taking and artifact care.