A highly driven individual with experience in geophysical survey, artifact cataloguing, and all phases of archaeological survey. I enjoy challenging myself and am continuously striving to improve my expertise in archaeology. I am now seeking a position that will enhance my technical writing skills, including report writing and research, while allowing me to utilize the skills I have already obtained throughout my career in both the field and the laboratory.
- Phase III investigation of a multicomponent site.
- Fieldwork consists of large-scale unit excavation, surface collection, feature excavation, and artifact recovery.
- Conducted Phase I survey for several projects consisting primarily of shovel test pits, pedestrian survey, and test unit excavations.
- Undertook geophysical survey by employing Bartington Magnetic Gradiometer and GSSI Ground Penetrating Radar.
- Utilized Trimble GPS unit to demarcate survey areas and indicate areas of particular interest.
- Conducted Phase I survey for a pipeline project consisting of shovel test pits, pedestrian survey, surface collection, and artifact recovery.
- Conducted Phase I and II surveys consisting of shovel test pits, pedestrian survey, test unit excavation, feature excavation, and artifact recovery.
- Utilized Trimble GPS units and consequently ESRI ArcGIS.
- Independently completed Site File Reviews and the site log.
- Operated with little to no direct supervision and no field colleagues.
- Conducted Phase I survey consisting of shovel test pits.
- Photographed the site, pertinent landforms, and artifacts as recovered.
- Excavated and recorded assigned features with little to no supervision.
- Cleaned, labelled, and catalogued cultural finds from the site.
- Directed trench excavation efforts and assisted the Trench Supervisor with management of undergraduate-level field technicians, cultural materials, and overall site records.
- Surveyed archaeological material and landscape using: GPS (Trimble), Resistivity, Total Station (manual and robotic), and Dumpy Levels.
- Assisted in creation of database for the Moundville site in Moundville, Alabama.
- Created spreadsheets for the database detailing the artifacts, scanned images, and burials discovered at Moundville, Alabama.
Sheffield, United Kingdom
An intensive one year taught degree focused on exploring the diversity of human history on a global scale. Course research included analyzation and interpretation of artifacts, landscapes, architecture, texts, and various cultural and human remains.
Part-time postgraduate coursework completed in order to explore areas of archaeological interest and research. Additional volunteer work was completed at the archaeological lab.
A four year taught degree focused on obtaining general knowledge as well as more focused research in anthropology, archaeology, and bioarchaeology in particular. Course research included island archaeology, osteology, and environmental archaeology.
Lauren Souther, Bioarchaeologist and Archaeologist New South Associates
408-B Blandwood Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401 336-379-0433 lsouther@newsouthassoc.com
Doug Sain, Staff Scientist, Natural/Cultural Resources Terracon
704-477-5240 doug.sain@terracon.com
Dr. Vin Steponaitis, Director, Research Laboratories of Archaeology University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599 919-962-6575 vin@unc.edu