Jaimie Ide has extensive experience in archaeology, forensic anthropology, and public education. She holds an MA in Anthropology from the University of Southern Mississippi and a BS in Anthropology from Middle Tennessee State University. Her work includes managing archaeological laboratories, conducting fieldwork, analyzing skeletal remains, and developing educational programs to teach the public. She has presented her research at several conferences and published an analysis of juvenile skeletal remains.

1. JAIMIE A. IDE
209 N. 20TH AVE.
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
(731) 803-4454
JAIMIEARLENEIDE@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
MA, Anthropology
Lambda Alpha Honors
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
STATE UNIVERSITY
BS, Anthropology
Minor, Archaeology
Minor, Psychology
Phi Sigma Pi Honors
cum laude
WORK HISTORY
KEY-HOLDING MANAGER
BENNY’S BOOM
BOOM ROOM
Current Position
Hattiesburg, MS
KEY-HOLDING MANAGER
BROWNSTONE’S BISTRO
2014 to 2015
Hattiesburg, MS
TECHNICAL
PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
Relational Databases
SPSS
ArcGIS
SKILLS
Human and Non-Human
Skeletal Identification
Laboratory Management
Artifact Curation
Skeletal Reconstruction
Public Education and
Outreach Teaching
Archaeological Fieldwork
Forensic Recovery
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN, 2012
MORAN SITE (22HR511), BILOXI MS
► Executed complete Phase II and Phase III archaeological mitigations of historic French cemetery; Provided
specialization in human and non-human identification; Assisted lead cartographer with mapping and surveying
INSTRUCTOR, FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY, 2012
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
► As instructor of record, developed a novice-friendly forensic anthropology curriculum for lifelong learners
► Integrated hands-on teaching methods and materials into instructional curriculum to provide students an
applied approach to learning the course’s objectives
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT & LABORATORY COLLECTIONS MANAGER, 2011 TO 2012
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
► Directed and managed the daily operation of the department’s physical anthropology laboratory collections,
including prehistoric, historic, and forensic collections; Prepared laboratory materials and collections for teaching
and research projects
► Catalogued, accessioned, documented, and researched artifacts from the physical anthropology collections
► SPOTLIGHT PROJECT: Documented, reconstructed, and curated commingled skeletal remains from
43 individuals buried within a Mississippian ossuary known as Shady Grove, resulting in publication of an
analysis of the juvenile remains from the ossuary
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CREW CHIEF, 2011
WINTERVILLE MOUNDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT, GREENVILLE MS
► Functioned as project lead for archaeological field research, assisting in supervising fieldwork including surveying,
mapping, and excavation
► Provided basic training in archaeological field techniques, including establishment of grids, artifact collection,
test unit and feature excavation, and documentation
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, 2010 TO 2011
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
► Provided administrative support to assigned projects and programs, as directed by the Department Chair
► Coordinated functions including front office management, student advisement inquiries, and admissions inquiries
SEASONAL PARK RANGER AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT, 2010
BELLS BEND PARK, NASHVILLE TN
► Developed informational content for the park’s printed visitor material and directed bi-weekly public programs
► Created fun and educational hands-on displays for children and park visitors
► Taught educational seminars for archaeological field school students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT FIELD EXPERIENCES
► RECOVERY AND IDENTIFICATION OF ADULT REMAINS IN PEARL RIVER COUNTY MS, 2015
► KREBS CEMETERY MAPPING AND EXCAVATION IN JACKSON COUNTY MS, 2012
► KREBS CEMETERY SURVEY AND HISTORIC RESTORATION IN JACKSON COUNTY MS, 2011
► CAMPBELL ISLAND CEMETARY MAPPING IN HANCOCK COUNTY MS, 2011
► RECOVERY AND IDENTIFICATION OF JUVENILE REMAINS IN JACKSON COUNTY MS, 2010

2. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS
CSI: SOUTHERN MISS, 2010 TO PRESENT
Developed and presented a mobile mock crime scene with twelve forensic anthropology stations, including displays with hands-on teaching methods and
materials, developed for youth ages 8 to 14 years old specifically for education within the public school system and community outreach programs. Since
2010, the project has served nearly 1,000 students at 4 sites: Hattiesburg Public Library, Oak Grove Elementary School, Vancleave Elementary School,
and Thames Elementary School.
FRAZIER MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE EXHIBITS, 2010 TO 2011
Co-curated 2 permanent exhibits and a temporary exhibit in service to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Biological Sciences. One
permanent exhibit displays a timeline of human biological evolution, while the other displays a hands-on exhibit demonstrating humans’ use of tools to
produce and prepare food. The temporary exhibit illustrates the process of evolution in a tarsier.
MISSISSIPPI ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH EXPO, 2010 TO 2011
Assisted in the preparation and implementation of a day-long special event featuring educational and fun activities for all ages, including archaeological
artifact identification, flintknapping, prehistoric technology stations, pottery production, forensics exhibits, and a mock archaeological excavation.
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
ONE BIG PUZZLE, TWO THOUSAND TINY PIECES:
AN ANALYSIS OF JUVENILE REMAINS FROM THE SHADY GROVE OSSUARY
Accepted for Publication to Fulfill the Requirements of Master’s Degree at the University of Southern Mississippi, 2014
Presented at the University of Southern Mississippi Anthropology and Sociology Research Colloquium Series, 2014
MISSISSIPPIAN MORTUARY PRACTICES IN THE CENTRAL SOUTHEAST
Awarded Lambda Alpha Best Graduate Paper in Anthropology, 2011
LET THE FEAST BEGIN! AN ANALYSIS OF REFUSE DEPOSIT FROM A LATE MISSISSIPPIAN MOUND COMPLEX IN
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Presented at the University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Research Symposium, Hattiesburg MS, 2011
Presented at the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, Lexington KY, 2010
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN ZOOARCHAEOLOGY: A COMPARISON OF HOUSEHOLD AND FEASTING REFUSE FROM A
LATE PREHISTORIC NATIVE AMERICAN TOWN IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Presented at Scholar’s Week: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN, 2010
ZOOLOGICAL REMAINS FROM FEWKES SITE (40WM1), TENNESSEE: A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF FEATURE 817
Presented at Scholar’s Week: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN, 2010
TESTING A METRIC SEX DETERMINATION METHOD ON UNKNOWN INDIVIDUALS OF THE FERNVALE BURIAL COLLECTION
BY CANINE ROOT MEASUREMENTS
Presented at Scholar’s Week: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN, 2009
REFERENCES
Dr. Marie Elaine Danforth
m.danforth@usm.edu
(601) 266-5629
Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Dr. Homer Edwin Jackson
ed.jackson@usm.edu
(601) 266-6887
Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Dr. Shannon Chappell Hodge
shodge@mtsu.edu
(615) 494-7681
Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology
Middle Tennessee State University