1. Job Descriptions
Earth Search, Inc., New Orleans, La.
Cultural Resources ResearchAssistant
Laboratory Technician 09/2012- 01/2014, 05/2014- 03/2015
Client confidentiality required on all projects
Upheld company, federal, state, local government policies and ethic codes
Supervised and trained new employees
Worked alone or in teams with little or no supervision
Multi-tasking required in constant fast paced environment, projects had tight deadlines
and turnaround
Carried out administrative and clerical tasks for Owner, Project Managers, Human
Resources, or Laboratory Manager
Assisted Laboratory Manager and Project Managers with research, documentation,
analysis, preservation, and curation
data entry, processed field samples, digitized paperwork
Processed, entered, and curated photographic documentation
Involved in all phases of artifact processing and documentation (logging in, preparation
for analysis, research, cataloging, photography, preservation, curation, and data entry)
Involved in all aspects of project curation for clients, government intuitions, museums,
and State Archives
Research and analysis conducted for clients, technical reports, government reports, and
in-house use
Specialized in analysis of Non-Curated Artifacts (NCA), Personal Effects, Glass, and
Leather.
Equipment utilized: Compass, rulers, protractors, engineer rulers, graph paper, desktop
and laptops with Windows and Microsoft Office (versions XP, Vista and 7), Trimble
Geo-Explorer and Recons, city and historic maps, alignment sheets, USGS Quads,
Digital Cameras, Printers, Scanners, and Plotters
Field Technician 09/2012- 01/2014, 05/2014- 03/2015
Conducted administrative and clerical tasks for Owner, Project Managers, Human
Resources, or Lab Manager
Assisted Project Managers with research, documentation, analysis, and data entry
Interfaced with public, clients, and landowners. Professional, friendly, manner, and great
communication skills were required
Monitoring, Phase I, II, and III archaeological field surveys conducted in multiple states
Interpreted and recorded raw data as collected, assessed if excavation techniques needed
modification
Collected field samples, excavated artifacts and features, prepared both in field for
transport to laboratory
Prepared and took photographic documentation for archaeological sites and standing
structures
Assisted Project Managers in the field and office with projects from planning to
completion
2. Coordinated lodging and transportation for project managers
Traveled 50-70% out of town for projects
Trained and supervised new employees with all phases of technician field work
Upheld company, federal, state, local government policies, and ethic codes
Worked alone or in teams with little or no supervision
Multi-tasking required in constant fast paced environment. Projects had tight deadlines
and turnaround
Client confidentiality required
Coauthored four technical reports
Field work performed under all types of environmental conditions
Worked on construction sites, Dept Transportation projects, petro-chemical projects and
plant sites
Equipment utilized: Compass, hand held GPS units, city & historic maps, alignment
sheets, USGS Quads,digital cameras, rulers, protractors, engineer rulers, graph paper,
desktop and laptop computers, Windows and Microsoft Office (versions XP, Vista, and
7), Trimble Geo-Explorer and Recons, Digital Photography, Printers, Scanners, and
Plotter
Executive Professional Assistant 11/2009-08/2012
On call 24/7 including holidays/vacation
Interfaced between the field employees, managers, and executives
Interfaced with clients and regulatory officials on behalf of the executives
Interfaced between difficult project managers/employees for Owner & Senior Project
Manager
Carried out office administrative and clerical tasks on daily basis
Tracked e-mails, tasks, meetings, due dates, and contracts
Prepared federal/state/local government, private firm proposals, contracts, bids, RFQ's,
RFP's and resumes
Updated resumes for project managers and executives
Instituted and coordinated the conversion of the entire paper office system to digital
format
Instituted and coordinated the conversion of the paper contracts and legal documents to
digital format
Managed and annually reviewed the companies various certifications and renewal dates
Transcribed and edited board meeting minutes for the company and between the
company and clients
Annually organized and reviewed company and employee policies for final executive
review
Assisted Report Coordinator for large production tasks or immediate report turn around.
Filled in for Report Coordinator when necessary
Assisted with research
Upheld company, federal, state, local government policies and ethic codes
Confidentiality required for clients, executives, and tasks performed
Detailed and analytical skills for all tasks
3. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment at all times. Duties conducted with little
or no supervision.
Equipment utilized: Desktop and Laptop computers, Windows and Microsoft Office
(versions XP, Vista and 7), Trimble Geo-Explorer and Recons, city and historic maps,
USGS Quads,Digital Photography, Printers, Scanners, hand operated binding machines,
rulers, protractors, engineer rulers, graph paper, and Plotters
Assistant Report Coordinator 01/2008-11/2009
Prepared, copyedited, printed, hand bound, and delivered technical reports for over 200
archaeological, historical, architectural, and conservation projects
Took Project Manager and Lab Manager’s text to create draft report
Draft submitted for client review. If draft needed corrections, were made
Sent hard and electronic copies of draft to state and federal agencies for review
Received comments from agencies, made corrections, created the final hard and
electronic copies, and distributed to client and government agencies
Tracked e-mails and due dates for report completion and delivery
Confidentiality required for clients, executives, and tasks performed
Updated Project managers Project Section of resumes, and the company master works
cited data base
Carried out office administrative and clerical duties on a daily basis
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment at all times
Duties conducted with little or no supervision with tight deadlines
Highly detailed and analytical skills required
Interfaced between clients, Project Managers, and executives
Upheld all company, federal, state, local government policies and ethic codes
Equipment utilized: Desktop and laptop computers, Windows and Microsoft Office
(versions XP, Vista, and 7), Trimble Geo-Explorer and Recons, Printers, Scanners, hand
operated binding machines, and rulers, protractors, engineer rulers, graph paper, city and
historic maps, USGS Quads, and Plotters.Prepared, edited, printed, bound, and
distributed technical reports for over 200 archaeological, historical, and architectural
conservation and research projects
FEMA Contract Disaster Response Archaeologist,Hurricane Katrina 02/2007-02/2008
NISTAC Contract Archaeologist, FEMA LA-DR-1603-Hurricane Katrina
Stationed in Baton Rouge FEMA office from February-August 2007. Stationed in
Harahan FEMA office from September 2007-February 2008
Passed DHS/FEMA 7year background check
Upheld DHS/FEMA’s security standards and ethic codes on and off duty
Confidentiality required at all times
Fast paced, high stress environment, constant changing policy, required adaptability,
quick thinking, no supervision, and multi-tasking
Enforced federal and state preservation and archaeology policies
Highly detailed and analytical skills required at all times
Liaison and point of contact between FEMA and the public, landowners, contractors,
federal/state/local government officials, and special interest groups
4. Conducted historical, archaeological, and geographical research
Co authored monitoring report and completed archaeological site/update forms
Recorded daily notes, entered data, digitized paperwork, and prepared artifacts for
analysis
Carried out office administrative and clerical duties on a daily basis
Trained and directed archaeological monitors
Monitored removal of Historic Architectural Elements, Orleans Parish, Louisiana,
September 2007
Monitored Demolition of Historic Residential Homes, Orleans and St. Tammany Parish,
Louisiana from August-September 2007
Worked 12-15 hour days, 7 days a week
Equipment utilized: Compass, hand held GPS units, city and historic maps, USGS
Quads,digital cameras, rulers, protractors, engineer rulers, graph paper, desktop and
laptop computers, Windows and Microsoft Office (versions XP, Vista, and 7), Trimble
Geo-Explorer and Recons, Digital Photography, Printers, Scanners, and Plotters.
FEMA Contract Disaster Response Archaeologist,Hurricane Rita 01/2006-02/2007
NISTAC Contract Archaeologist, FEMA LA-DR-1607-Hurricane Rita
Stationed in Lake Charles FEMA office
Worked 12-15 hour days, 7 days a week
Passed DHS/FEMA 7year background check
Upheld DHS/FEMA’s security standards and ethic codes on and off duty
Confidentiality required at all times
Fast paced, high stress environment, constant changing policy, required adaptability,
quick thinking, no supervision, and multi-tasking
Enforced federal and state preservation and archaeology policies
Highly detailed and analytical skills required at all times
Liaison and point of contact between FEMA and the public, landowners, contractors,
federal/state/local government officials, and special interest groups
Monitored and managed excavation and removal of debris and structures in association
with archaeological sites in prehistoric and historically sensitive areas
Monitored removal of historic architectural elements from demolished structures
Trained and directed archaeological monitors
Conducted historical, archaeological, and geographical research
Co authored monitoring report and completed archaeological site/update forms
Recorded detailed daily notes, entered data, digitized paperwork, and prepared artifacts
for analysis
Carried out office administrative and clerical duties on a daily basis
Contact person for monitoring activities from December 2006-February 2007
Highly detailed and analytical skills required for all duties and skill set
Equipment utilized: Compass, hand held GPS units, city and historic maps, USGS Quads,
digital cameras, rulers, protractors, engineer rulers, graph paper, desktop and laptop
computers, Windows and Microsoft Office (versions XP, Vista, and 7), Trimble Geo-
Explorer and Recons, Digital Photography, Printers, Scanners, and Plotters
5. FEMA Hurricane Katrina Architectural History Assistant 11/2005-01-2006
Contract Architectural History Assistant, FEMA LA-DR-1603-Hurricane Katrina, NewOrleans,
La.
Assisted FEMA Architectural Historians in the recordation of structures adversely
affected by Hurricane Katrina as well as evaluating NRHD zones for redistricting
Responsibilities included collecting structural attribute data within a GPS database,
architectural photography, and assessing buildings, structures and objects using NRHP
criteria (36CFR 60.4 [a-d])
Worked in teams of four recording structures on paper forms, took photos, and assigned
GPS coordinates to the structures
This survey required walking from house to house in blocks assigned to each team
Worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week
Equipment utilized: Hand held GPS unites, city and historic maps, digital cameras, laptop
computers, Trimble Geo-Explorer and Recons, Printers, Scanners, and Plotters
R C Goodwin & Associate 06/2001-12/2001
Cultural Resources Research& Field Assistant
Phase I, II, and III archaeological field surveys in multiple states
Interpreted and recorded raw data as collected, assessed if excavation techniques needed
modification
Collected field samples, excavated artifacts, prepared both in field for transport to
laboratory
Prepared and took photographic documentation for archaeological sites and standing
structures
Interfaced with public, clients, and landowner, professional, friendly, manner and great
communication skills were required
Highly detailed and analytical skills required for all duties and skill set
Upheld federal, state, local government policies, and ethic codes
Duties conducted with little or no supervision with tight deadlines
Equipment utilized: Compass, hand held GPS units, digital cameras, rulers, protractors,
engineer rulers, graph paper, desktop and laptop computers, Windows and Microsoft
Office (versions XP), Digital Photography, Printers.