Neil K. Ghanti
Academic Address: *** E. Hubbell Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Permanent Address: 4022 Edgewood Road, Hannibal, Missouri, 63401
Email Address: ******@****.********.*** Phone: (573) 795 – 1968
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Bachelor of Arts in Art History/Archaeology
University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri University of Missouri – Columbia, Missouri
Emphasis in Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, Emphasis in Classical art and archaeology
and Evolutionary Anthropology
Graduated December 2010
Cumulative GPA 3.65/4.0
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Dominica 2008
Field Assistant to Dr. Mark Flinn – Department of Anthropology - University of Missouri
• Set up a photograph database for families to trace ancestry and genealogy.
• Assisted in saliva collection for evaluation of hormonal profiles such as cortisol.
• Worked closely with village locals.
• Walked long distances in extreme heat in rugged, mountainous, jungle terrain.
Pylos/Iklaina Archaeological Field School
University of Missouri – St. Louis, Pylos, Greece
Greek Bronze Age field excavations, lab work, and course on excavating and analysis
June – July 2010
GPA 4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant - University of Missouri – Anthropology Department, Dr. Mark V. Flinn
Columbia, Missouri, February 2007 – December 2010.
• Assisted Dr. Mark Flinn with data management and analysis of data collected in Dominica.
• Developed new databases and created detailed excel spread sheets from collected data including date and time of
collection, family names, daily activities, food and drink consumption, health and psychological states, and wake and
sleep times.
• Achieved certification as IRB researcher.
Professional Painter – Ken Hensel Painting
Columbia, Missouri, July 2010 – August 2010, May 2007 – August 2007
• Painted home interiors for new construction homes and remodels.
• Learned value of hard work and dedication through regularly working 50+ hours a week in often inclement weather
conditions.
Delivery Driver – Papa John’s
Columbia Missouri, June 2008 – February 2010
• Awarded title of Delivery Master for performance and excelling given responsibilities, including delivering and
making pizza, prepping the kitchen, taking orders, and coordinating other drivers.
• Succeeded in gaining valuable experience and skills in interpersonal communication.
• Developed a further competency for time management and task organization.
Activities, Honors, and Skills
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Dean’s List 9 out of 9 semesters Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Member of Anthropological Student Association
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Member of AIESEC (world’s largest student led Objectivity
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organization) Well-rounded background of interests
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Analytic Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Organized
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Flexibility/Adaptability Microsoft Office Skills
• Great Oral, Written, and Interpersonal skills