Topic ID #16345 - posted 2/8/2012 3:59 PM
Iceworld
Hard Working,Tough Minded Military Veteran Returning to Fieldwork...
Iceworld
Currently, I am coming off ACTIVE DUTY
as a Medical Operations Officer in the Army. I am hoping to jump back into archaeology as soon as
possible, and resume my career.
My field work is quiet varied. I am quite experienced working in all types of conditions, including desert, humid forests, high altitude and other extreme environments. I have done field work and am experienced with all tasks involved in CRM work. I can open and close 1x1's and 2x2's quickly and proficiently, my land survey skills are quite good, as I have worked on several survey projects where I consistently hiked 10 miles a day where I was carrying no less than 30-50 pound packs. I can also do record keeping and artifact processing as well with good attention to detail. The rigorous work in many different extreme environments is a welcomed challenge and is enjoyed as part of the work.
I am also skilled in isolated wilderness work and can function as a single individual or lead a group through various harsh environments. My EMT training and certifications in wilderness rescue and emergency management in both civilian and military scenarios makes me an ideal asset for any field crew.
Also, my military status does help with many types of contracts when working on or near DOD projects. I am quite familiar with the processes- ie. security, scheduling, range access, etc. My clearance also helps when dealing with sensitive items.
My masters program dealt with biological and ecological anthropology/ archaeology and my thesis dealt with human adaptation to extreme environment and changes with human disease ecologies in connection to climate change through time. Other graduate work consisted of numerous climatic studies for North America. I also assisted our department with an ongoing study of climate change and its effect on human settlement and early migration of people from Asia and Siberia to the Pacific Northwest. The study was published in an article published in Evolutionary Anthropology. To my other credits, I was also a recipient of a Charles Lindbergh Certificate of Merit Award for my archaeological research thesis.
In addition to my anthropology curriculum, I received a minor in Earth Information Sciences, where I took classes in mapping technologies, cartography software, remote sensing, and satellite reconnaissance techniques. I have experience with total stations, GPS survey units, and laser levels- particularly on construction sites, where cutlines and stake points had to be shot and recorded precisely. Obviously, I have a good background with GIS and GPS and I am familiar with ArcGIS, Trimble products, and work with remote sensing with both my civilian and military assignments.
I do have great familiarity with the use remote sensing and its use in archaeology- aerial photography, CIR, TIMS, SAR, Microwave Radar, GPR, and finally Lansat imagery (with both MSS and TM instruments).
Insofar as my wet lab abilities are concerned, an internship in genetics and applied molecular analysis of ancient DNA has also been completed. I am quite comfortable with sensitive biological issues. I enjoy working in dry labs as well and am quite good with organization of artifact processing and cleaning.
In addition to my work in archaeological field work, I have office experience with site cataloging, and record documentation. I also have an excellent photography background, have done digital enhancement, and worked with various multimedia and presentation software. My administrative skills are quite good. I do have years of familiarity with federal heritage laws and protocol and have experience with completing Section 106 assessments. I know the laws that protect archaeological sites and I know how to enforce them. This is an area that is as important as the project itself and I would like to know more about it as I develop professionally.
The following is a summation of my field skills:
1. Excellent physical shape; athletic and good appearance.
2. Good navigational, map reading, and wilderness skills.
3. Trained in CPR, and have current EMT-B Certification.
4. Surveying large tracts of land; inventory sampling
5. Excavation of historical and prehistoric structures.
6. Surveying and mapping large sites; GIS, GPS, ESRI
7. Creating inventory and artifact databases.
8. Washing and cleaning artifacts; lab analysis; packaging and storage
9. Digital and 35mm camera use; multimedia; Adobe Photoshop
10. Report writing assistance; presentation creation.
11. Can do physical and biological lab work
12. Familiar with PCR and genetic investigative techniques
13. Excellent familiarity with MS office, EXCEL, and Database Mgmt and Networking.
14. MSHA certified.
Aside from my work in archaeology, my personal interests include photography, camping, hiking, mountain and desert exploration, kayaking, climbing, and historical and nature travel. These compliment my work skills quite well and add to my all around outdoor personality. I am pretty outgoing, outspoken, and love to be around similar people. I am tough skinned, and can handle harsh work environments and would rather work with those that share a hard work ethic and know how to rough it and get a hard field mission accomplished.
I believe my skills in both administrative work and in direct field work make me a good candidate for your positions.
My field work is quiet varied. I am quite experienced working in all types of conditions, including desert, humid forests, high altitude and other extreme environments. I have done field work and am experienced with all tasks involved in CRM work. I can open and close 1x1's and 2x2's quickly and proficiently, my land survey skills are quite good, as I have worked on several survey projects where I consistently hiked 10 miles a day where I was carrying no less than 30-50 pound packs. I can also do record keeping and artifact processing as well with good attention to detail. The rigorous work in many different extreme environments is a welcomed challenge and is enjoyed as part of the work.
I am also skilled in isolated wilderness work and can function as a single individual or lead a group through various harsh environments. My EMT training and certifications in wilderness rescue and emergency management in both civilian and military scenarios makes me an ideal asset for any field crew.
Also, my military status does help with many types of contracts when working on or near DOD projects. I am quite familiar with the processes- ie. security, scheduling, range access, etc. My clearance also helps when dealing with sensitive items.
My masters program dealt with biological and ecological anthropology/ archaeology and my thesis dealt with human adaptation to extreme environment and changes with human disease ecologies in connection to climate change through time. Other graduate work consisted of numerous climatic studies for North America. I also assisted our department with an ongoing study of climate change and its effect on human settlement and early migration of people from Asia and Siberia to the Pacific Northwest. The study was published in an article published in Evolutionary Anthropology. To my other credits, I was also a recipient of a Charles Lindbergh Certificate of Merit Award for my archaeological research thesis.
In addition to my anthropology curriculum, I received a minor in Earth Information Sciences, where I took classes in mapping technologies, cartography software, remote sensing, and satellite reconnaissance techniques. I have experience with total stations, GPS survey units, and laser levels- particularly on construction sites, where cutlines and stake points had to be shot and recorded precisely. Obviously, I have a good background with GIS and GPS and I am familiar with ArcGIS, Trimble products, and work with remote sensing with both my civilian and military assignments.
I do have great familiarity with the use remote sensing and its use in archaeology- aerial photography, CIR, TIMS, SAR, Microwave Radar, GPR, and finally Lansat imagery (with both MSS and TM instruments).
Insofar as my wet lab abilities are concerned, an internship in genetics and applied molecular analysis of ancient DNA has also been completed. I am quite comfortable with sensitive biological issues. I enjoy working in dry labs as well and am quite good with organization of artifact processing and cleaning.
In addition to my work in archaeological field work, I have office experience with site cataloging, and record documentation. I also have an excellent photography background, have done digital enhancement, and worked with various multimedia and presentation software. My administrative skills are quite good. I do have years of familiarity with federal heritage laws and protocol and have experience with completing Section 106 assessments. I know the laws that protect archaeological sites and I know how to enforce them. This is an area that is as important as the project itself and I would like to know more about it as I develop professionally.
The following is a summation of my field skills:
1. Excellent physical shape; athletic and good appearance.
2. Good navigational, map reading, and wilderness skills.
3. Trained in CPR, and have current EMT-B Certification.
4. Surveying large tracts of land; inventory sampling
5. Excavation of historical and prehistoric structures.
6. Surveying and mapping large sites; GIS, GPS, ESRI
7. Creating inventory and artifact databases.
8. Washing and cleaning artifacts; lab analysis; packaging and storage
9. Digital and 35mm camera use; multimedia; Adobe Photoshop
10. Report writing assistance; presentation creation.
11. Can do physical and biological lab work
12. Familiar with PCR and genetic investigative techniques
13. Excellent familiarity with MS office, EXCEL, and Database Mgmt and Networking.
14. MSHA certified.
Aside from my work in archaeology, my personal interests include photography, camping, hiking, mountain and desert exploration, kayaking, climbing, and historical and nature travel. These compliment my work skills quite well and add to my all around outdoor personality. I am pretty outgoing, outspoken, and love to be around similar people. I am tough skinned, and can handle harsh work environments and would rather work with those that share a hard work ethic and know how to rough it and get a hard field mission accomplished.
I believe my skills in both administrative work and in direct field work make me a good candidate for your positions.
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