Renton, WA ***** Rachael Lew 206-***-****
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Willamette University Salem, OR May 2016
Archaeology and Environmental Science
City University - Washington Academy of Languages Seattle, WA August-September 2017
Modern Standard Arabic
Study Arabic Marrakech, Morocco June-July 2018
Modern Standard Arabic
Toucan Spanish School Medellin, Colombia February-March 2019
Spanish
Study abroad: Liceo Scientifico Galileo Galilei Borgomanero, Italy September 2010- June 2011
Al Akhawayn University Ifrane, Morocco August - December 2014
Connecticut College (Institute of Field Research) Cambaya, Peru July-August 2013
Language Skills: English–Native, Italian–Advanced, French–Intermediate, Spanish–Intermediate
Technical Skills: AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcMap, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 3D Reshaper, Autodesk Recap, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Earth, Python, HTML, PastPerfect database, Express Scribe Transcription Software, Photoshop, Total Station, Trimble GPS Units, Drone mapping, Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF), LiDAR data analysis, QGIS, Leica Cyclone, Import/Export data, Data cleaning, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research, Raster data, Data conversion, Data archive, and Ground Penetrating Radar.
Soft Skills: Communication, Intercultural communication, Training, Project Coordination, Time Management, Flexibility, Organized, Driven, Leadership, Goal-oriented, Problem solving, and Teamwork.
EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP
Volunteer, Shams Community Amman, Jordan October-November 2018
Research various topics to prepare dialogue and questions for upcoming events
Manage social media
Performed Data Cleaning, Data Analysis, and Charting Data of the demographics of the Shams community
Facilitate dialogue on various pressing and controversial topics such as, East vs. West, Environmental Responsibility, Happiness and Healthy Lifestyle, Gender based Violence, etc.
Intern, The University of Tennessee Knoxville Larache, Morocco June-July 2018
Conduct field surveys in predetermined areas of research
Mapped surveyed sites with GPS and QGIS
Maintained recording documents of surveyed terrain and findings
Analyzed archaeological findings in lab
Intern, The High Atlas Foundation Marrakech, Morocco May-June 2018
Conducted interviews during field visits at sustainable development project sites
Worked in a team on research and grant writing
Conducted research for project reports and articles
Survey Tech, Lin & Associates Inc. Seattle, Washington November 2016-April 2018
Collected field survey data using total stations, GPS, Leica LIDAR scans, and level rods
Conducted Data Cleaning, Data Analysis, and Charting Data
Integrate and update city of Seattle GIS
Worked on drafting LIDAR scan data using AutoCAD Civil 3D, 3D Reshaper
Processed raw field data (GPS points, topo, and scan data)
Project coordination and management for various projects (ie. Light Rail Expansion project with Sound Transit)
Communications Coordinator, AFS (American Field Services) Seattle, Washington October 2016-Present
Maintain the AFS Greater Puget Sound social media accounts and team website
Gather stories and pictures from the Greater Puget Sound community to create media content.
Send newsletters to sending and hosting families and hosted students
Maintain area team calendar
Facilitate workshops and orientations for sending and hosting students (high school students)
Visual Data Specialist, Randstad/Google Bothell, Washington September-October 2016
Worked with LIDAR data while working on the Self Driving Car project for Google
Volunteer Liaison, American Field Services (AFS) Intercultural Programs Salem, OR November 2015-May 2018
Serve as a Volunteer liaison, working with the host family, the exchange student, and AFS.
Maintain and document required monthly student and host family contact
Provide support and information to the student, and host family
Assist in problem-solving if and when the need arises
Keep Team Support Coordinator informed about issues affecting the student and host family exchange experience
Research Intern, BioEnergy Consult India (Online based) February -June 2016
Conduct research related to solid waste management and waste-to energy
Wrote articles based on researches which were later published online.
Intern, MOCHE Inc. Trujillo, Peru June -August 2016
Conducted archaeological field research through archaeological survey and mapping
Intensive hiking across the Moche Valley to document and protect endangered archaeological sites
Led students in surveying and conducting surface data collection of the Jesus Maria site in the Moche Valley
Completed surface collection reports and maintained field notes
Photographed diagnostics and performed artifact analysis
Worked with the local community on development projects
Classroom Teaching Assistant, Bush Elementary School Salem, OR January 2013-May 2016
Work with teachers and students from first to fifth grade
Assisted with classroom activities and lessons
Read books to children
Research Assistant, Willamette University Salem, OR May 2016-June 2016
Assistant to Professor Rebecca Dobkins working on publishing a book on ceremonies of Oregon tribes
Transcribe interviews and organize digital photo files
Prepare lists of photos for publication, according to the specifications of UW Press, in Word Documents
Conduct research and create citations
Researcher, Willamette University Archaeology Thesis Salem, OR August 2015 –May 2016
•Conduct archaeological research and collect data through internet search, lab work and artifact analysis
•Wrote a 35 page technical report on findings along with 40 pages of an appendix
•Created an exhibit on the findings and artifacts at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Intern/Student Assistant, Hallie Ford Museum of Art Salem, OR January -May 2014/September 2015-May 2016
Worked primarily in the Collections Department with the Collection Curator and assisted in both the Education and Exhibitions Departments.
Manage incoming and outgoing art and documents.
Learned how a museum functions from the inside by working on various projects (handling artwork and archaeological artifacts, cataloging objects, creating condition reports, installing shows, creating checklists, photographing artwork, documenting and recording data, inventory, archiving, packing/unpacking artwork, matting and framing, storing artworks, data entry in utilizing the PastPerfect museum software, mounting labels, and researching artworks and artist information).
President, Archaeology Club Salem, OR September 2013-May 2016
•Was elected by peers to lead Archaeology club.
•Facilitate club meetings and drove club events.
•Promote the club at student activities fairs and campus events.
•Scheduled club events and made location reservations for club events
•Excavated at the International Archaeology Day Excavation at Fort Hoskins.
Office Assistant, Center of Ancient Studies and Archaeology Salem, OR August 2015-May 2016
Organize, archive, and maintain department files and bind reports.
Order and pick up office supplies and receive office mail.
Responsible for bookkeeping, answering phone calls, greeting visitors and directing them in the archaeology lab.
Maintained website and related social media pages.
Assist in hosting guest lecturers and preparing set up and take down for the lecture events.
Trench Co-Supervisor, Apolline Project Excavation Pollena Trocchia, Italy July 2014-August 2014
Excavated at a Roman site in Italy near Mt. Vesuvius and localized excavation methods.
Supervised domestic sector trench; maintained documents and records, depth levels measurements, photographing individual stratigraphic contexts, photo logs, contexts sheets, artifacts identification, GPS, and excavation methods.
Conducted osteological analysis.
Student, Institute of Field Research, Moqi Field School Cambaya, Tacna, Peru July 14, 2013-August 17, 2013
• Surveyed, created test pits and maintained field notes
• Soil collection
• Excavated an Inka site in the Locumba Valley utilizing localized excavation methods.
• Measured angles, distances and elevations.
• Lab analysis of physical remains and surveyed the geographic surrounding areas.
• Demographic and health data analysis of the sites’ population with osteological remains.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women Oregon Gamma Chapter
Member of the Archaeological Institute of America
Volunteer at the Museum of History and Industry
Volunteer for American Field Services Intercultural Exchange
HONORS/AWARDS
Academic Leadership Award
Jason Lee Award
WU Supplemental Award
Willamette University Grant
Karate West Scholarship
Edwin & June Cone Scholarship
Pi Beta Phi Adele Egan Scholarship
The Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology Field School Grant
Roger P. Hull Art Museum Award
REFERENCES
Darryn MacDougall ******@*************.*** 253-***-****
Senior Survey Tech at Lin & Associates, Inc.
Ann Nicgorski ********@**********.*** 503-***-****
Faculty Curator of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Professor of Art History and Archaeology, Chair of the Department of Art History, Interim Chair of the Archaeology Program
Leslie Whitaker ********@**********.*** 503-***-****
Administrative Assistant for Anthropology, Classics and Philosophy, the Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology, SSRD, and Academic Honors & Awards
Jonathan Bucci ******@**********.*** 503-***-****
Collection Curator of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Rebecca Dobkins ********@**********.*** 503-***-****
Professor of Anthropology, Curator of Native American Art at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University