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Professional Experience
Resource Assistant Archaeologist (2019) Ocala National Forest FS, Ocala National Forest, FL
Access Ocala National Forest archaeological resources, manage and document collections, drafting reports, and conducting archaeological research.
Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Experience
Monitor & Researcher (2017) Provenience Group
Monitor the excavation of a waterpipe that impacted SBA 28. Conduct historic archival research.
Supervisor & Crew Chief (2016-2017) Provenience Group
Participate in Phase I surveys and Phase II and III excavations.
Supervisor, monitor and Crew Chief for Phase III excavation of Halsey Street Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery and Neighboring Properties.
Archaeological Field Technician (2015-2016)
Richard Grubb & Associates
Phase I shovel test surveys and Phase II excavations.
Kerns CRM Consultants (2015)
Phase I shovel test surveys and Phase II excavations.
Consulting Archaeology Program, University of Vermont (2013)
Phase I shovel test surveys and Phase II excavations.
Museum Experience
Archeology Intern (2015-2016) North American Archaeology Department, American Museum of Natural History
Assist in artifact analysis for Fallen Tree project and lithic analysis.
Field photographer and editor.
Historic Interpreter (2008-2010) Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY
Provide public with history of the French Huguenots that founded New Paltz, NY.
Academic Experience
Academic Positions
Graduate Research Assistant, GIS Specialist (2024) Department of Anthropology, UCSB
Supervisors: Sarah McClure and Emil Prodrug
Transform total station data and produce excavation maps of Krivace, Croatia funded by National Geographic.
Graduate Research Assistant, NAGPRA (2024) Department of Anthropology, UCSB
Access, document, and organize UCSB Department of Anthropology archaeological teaching collection items as mandated by NAGPRA, CalNAGPRA, and the UC Policy on Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation.
Assistant Coordinator (2018 - 2019) Central Coast Information Center, UCSB
In agreement with the Office of Historic Preservation, manage inventory of all archaeological and historical resources from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Map and digitize resources and reports. Integrate these resources into the California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS).
Provide access to inventory to local governments, state and federal agencies, Native American tribes, and cultural resource managers.
Project Coordinator at DEF Corp. (2005 - 2010)
Assisted in the coordination of various projects, ensuring they stay on track.
Communicated project status to stakeholders and prepared project progress reports.
Contributed to the development of project strategies and plans.
Teaching Experience
Lead Teaching Assistant (Fall 2023, Winter 2023) Anth 3 Introduction to Archaeology, UCSB
Assist the Professor in developing course material, design section topics, and develop section lesson plans.
Teach discussion sections designed to help students learn critical concepts from readings and lecture.
As a writing intensive course, help students develop skills and strategies to enhance their academic writing.
Teaching Assistant (Winter 2025, Winter 2018) Anth 2 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, UCSB
Introductory course into the nature of culture, including material culture, social organization, religion, and other related topics.
Teach discussion sections to compliment student’s coursework (reading, lectures, videos) and further unpack critical concepts.
Teaching Assistant (Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2018) Anth 3 Introduction to Archaeology, UCSB
Introductory course into the nature of culture, including material culture, social organization, religion, and other related topics.
Teach discussion sections to compliment student’s coursework (reading, lectures, videos) and further unpack critical concepts.
Teaching Assistant (Fall 2024, Winter 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2020) Anth 5 Introduction to Biological Anthropology, UCSB
Introductory course in human evolutionary biology and natural selection.
Teach discussion sections to compliment student’s coursework (reading, lectures, videos) and further unpack critical concepts.
Teaching Assistant (Winter 2020) Anth 7 Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology, UCSB
Introductory course in human behavior through natural selection. Teach discussion sections to compliment student’s coursework (reading, lectures, videos) and further unpack critical concepts.
Academic Field Research
2023
Archaeological Field Technician, UC Santa Barbara Field Research, Krivace, Croatia. (Sarah McClure and Emil Podrug, Directors).
Archaeological Field Technician, University of Utah, Climate and Conflict in the Ancient Southwest Project, Bears Ears National Monument, UT. (Weston McCool, Director).
Archaeological Field Technician, NPS, Santa Rosa Island, CA. (Hugh Radde, Supervisor).
Ceramic Analyst, Collaborative Research: Changes In Landscape, Labor And Livelihood In Long Chronological Context, Tres Zapotes, Mexico. (Chris Poole and Marcie Venter, Directors).
Field Supervisor, UC Santa Barbara Field Research, Heldenmeyer/10-Mile Creek, IL. (Gregory Wilson and Dana Bardolf, Directors).
2022
Field Supervisor, UC Santa Barbara Remote Sensing, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia. (Sarah McClure, Director).
Archaeological Field Technician, University of Utah, Climate and Conflict in the Ancient Southwest Project, Bears Ears National Monument, UT (Weston McCool, Director).
Field Supervisor, UC Santa Barbara Field Research, Fandel, IL. (Gregory Wilson and Dana Bardolf, Directors).
2019
Field Supervisor, UC Santa Barbara Field Research, Fandel, IL. (Gregory Wilson and Dana Bardolf, Directors).
2018
Crew Member, UC Santa Barbara Field Research, Santa Cruz Island, CA. (Lynne Gamble, Director).
2017
American Museum of Natural History Excavation, St. Catherine’s Island, GA. (D.H. Thomas, Director)
2016
Field Assistant, University of California Santa Barbara Dissertation Research, Eldridge, IL. (Gregory Wilson and Christina Friberg, Directors)
Crew Chief, Monmouth University Archaeological Field School, Sandy Hook, NJ (Richard Veit and Adam Heinrich, Directors)
2015
American Museum of Natural History Excavation, St. Catherine’s Island, GA. (D.H. Thomas, Director)
Volunteer Crew Leader, Monmouth University (Richard Veit, Director)
2014
Volunteer Crew Leader, Monmouth University (Richard Veit, Director)
2012
Field Assistant, Lehigh University Archaeological Field School,Shorter, AL. (C.B. Wesson, Director)
2011
University of Vermont Archaeological Field School, Shorter, AL. (C.B. Wesson, Director)
2010
SUNY New Paltz Archaeological Field School, New Paltz, NY. (Joseph Diamond, Director)
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