Vanessa Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

As an Archaeologist with WSP based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, my primary focus is conducting Archaeological Resource Impact Assessments (AIA/ARIAs), archaeological site mitigations, heritage resource reconnaissance, construction monitoring, and historical research to the standards set forth by provincial governments in Atlantic Canada, the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), and WSP. I coordinate, conduct, and/or assist on archaeological assessments with the goal of identifying, recording, investigating, evaluating, assessing, and mitigating Indigenous and Euro-Canadian archaeological resources potentially at risk due to industrial/commercial infrastructure development. Additionally, I consult with the Provincial regulators, clients, First Nation communities, and other interested parties.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Colbr Consulting, Inc (Colbr), specializes in mechanical testing of sites as well as underwater survey. As a Senior Archaeologist with Colbr, I was responsible for conducting Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIA’s) within New Brunswick and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. My responsibilities included the preparation, design, and completion of AIA’s, including holding Archaeological Field Research Permits (AFRPs). As a Project Manager, I supervised project fieldwork, lab analysis, as well as report writing and review to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and completed to the standards set forth by the provincial government, the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA), and Colbr. Additionally, I consulted with the New Brunswick Archaeological Services Branch, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, as well as clients, media relations, and other interested parties.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Colbr Consulting, Inc (Colbr), specializes in mechanical testing of sites as well as underwater survey. As an Archaeologist with Colbr, I am responsible for conducting Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIA’s) within New Brunswick and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. My responsibilities include the preparation and design of AIA’s prior to entry into the field as well as assistance in the completion of Archaeological Field Research Permit (AFRP) applications. In the field, I act as Project Manager and aid in the supervision of all archaeological aspects of project fieldwork. Additionally, I consult with the New Brunswick Archaeological Services Branch, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, as well as clients, media relations, and other interested parties.

Greater Boston Area

Provided support for all levels of archaeological investigation and assisted with Cultural Resource Management (CRM) projects throughout the Northeastern region of the United States, concentrating on projects in New England, especially within Massachusetts. Led and/or assisted in archaeological fieldwork, including: survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery. In addition, assisted with development and implementation of research designs, work plans, schedules, analysis, and reporting. Contributed in the completion of technical reports and proposals. Provided expertise on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106, and other state and federal regulations as well as aided in navigating the various State’s SHPO review processes and requirements for transportation and energy projects.

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Colbr Consulting, Inc (Colbr), specializes in mechanical testing of sites as well as underwater survey. As an Archaeologist with Colbr, I was responsible for conducting Archaeological Impact Assessments (AIA’s) within New Brunswick and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. My responsibilities included the preparation and design of AIA’s prior to entry into the field as well as assistance in the completion of Archaeological Field Research Permit (AFRP) applications. In the field, I acted as Project Manager and aided in the supervision of all archaeological aspects of project fieldwork. Additionally, I consulted with the New Brunswick Archaeological Services Branch, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, as well as with clients, media relations, and other interested parties.

White Plains, New York

I assisted clients in navigating the environmental review process to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As a Project Manager—Archaeologist my responsibilities included: preparing scope of work for historic consultation projects; supervising and completing site file reviews, field surveys, submission of archaeological reports, and submission of FCC Form 620 and 621 for Section 106 Review on telecommunications projects to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO). I have been involved in all aspects of archaeological survey work for the telecom industry and have assisted with the SHPO compliance and procedures. Although my focus is primarily in the Northeast, I have completed projects throughout the United States to the standards of relevant SHPO in the respective regions in accordance with FCC guidelines.

Burlington, Massachusetts

Broadly, I assisted clients in navigating the environmental review process to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Specifically, as a Field Archaeologist/Research Assistant, I was responsible for completing file reviews, archival searches, documentary analyses, and archaeological evaluations and mitigations for telecom projects.

Burlington, Massachusetts

As a production assistant I was responsible for the production of environmental reports and handling client inquiries regarding said reports. Production tasks included, but were not limited to, compilation of documents, timely shipping of materials, and the meeting of stringent deadlines to maintain a high client satisfaction rate.

Master'S Degree, Archaeology

Graduate Diploma, Archaeology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology/Archaeology

High School Diploma