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Education:

University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom – Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

September 2019- October 2020

● Laboratory experience analyzing and identifying real human skeletal remains

● Field experience in archaeological and forensic excavation techniques, survey methods, mapping, and recording, photographing, and scaling

● Completed a mock “crime scene” using archaeological excavation techniques

● Knowledge of human osteology, taphonomy, decomposition, biological profiling, and disaster victim identification

Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Sociology with a minor in Justice and Law Administration: Criminology

August 2015- May 2019

Graduated in May 2019 GPA: 3.54, Cum Laude

● Archaeological/Anthropological Senior Thesis paper in “Non-Subsistence Uses of The Woodruff Cave Faunal Remains” (January 2019- May 2019)

● Co-Editor of the Social Science Journal at Western Connecticut State University (May 2016- January 2017)

● Truman A. Warner Anthropology Award for Outstanding Scholar (April 2019)

● Teaching Assistant/Intern for Criminologist, Dr. Casey Jordan, at Western Connecticut State University (August 2016- May 2018)

● Western Connecticut State University Kathwari Honors Program Scholar (August 2015- May 2019)

● Studied abroad at Ulster University - Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K. (January 23rd, 2017- June 3rd, 2017)

Work Experience:

Museum Specialist

State of Connecticut - Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, CT

May 2024 to Present

●Provide tours for visitors and serve as a historical liaison for the Osbornedale State Park.

●Create, develop, and manage events and programs.

●Serve as the Archivist and maintain and preserve the OHM and its’ historic artifacts.

●Write monthly newsletters for the Osborne Homestead Museum Newsletter.

●Develop new exhibits and communicate with surrounding museums.

Forensic Scientist I- Evidence Custodian

AFDIL

May 2023 to March 2024

●Assist the US Department of Defense with their mission of identifying military related deaths by serving as the Family Reference Evidence Custodian for the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System in Dover, DE.

●Serve as liaison for evidence control, integrity, and chain of custody for the Family Reference division.

●Collect human DNA specimens from the family members of military casualties and process them to be analyzed for DNA analysis.

●Responsible for maintaining the chain of custody for each piece of evidence that is acquired.

●Received specialized training in expert witness testimonies, chain of custody, and nationally accredited forensic protocol developed at AFDIL.

Archaeological Field Technician for Heritage Consultants, LLC.

April 2022- September 2022

● Conduct Archaeological Fieldwork on Phase 1, 2 and 3 Cultural Resource Management projects throughout the Northeast Region of the U.S.; including Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

● Identify archaeological remains including, but not limited to, stone tools, historic artifacts, ceramic, native pottery, animal vs. human bones, and modern materials.

● Map, survey and document site findings and details using GIS technology and Ground Penetrating Radar.

● Ability to work and hike proficiently through rough terrain, in various weather and seasons.

Collections Assistant and Educator at The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center

September 2021 –April 2022

September 2018- December 2018

● Assist with museum collections, accessioning, exhibits, and Archaeological research

● Teach education programs to various age groups

● Provide guided tours within the museum

● Assist with the Wigwam Escape Room: lighting, sound, special effects

● Organized and identified the Woodruff Cave archaeological artifacts and remains

● Created digital database file for the Woodruff Cave collection

● Applied my analysis from the IAIS to my WCSU bachelor’s thesis “Non-Subsistence Uses of The Woodruff Cave Faunal Remains”

Kenyon International Team Member- Kenyon International Emergency Services

March 2021-Present

●On-call responder for international emergency services: Special Operations Assistant for a Covid-19 outbreak in Miami, Florida. Assisted Covid positive people 24/7 with their care and essential needs. January 10th, 2022, to February 2nd, 2022

Education Laboratory Assistant at Naugatuck Valley Community College

October 2021- January 2022

● Prepare various materials and laboratory set-ups for the NVCC Biology department including introductory Biology courses and introductory and advanced Anatomy and Physiology courses

● Prepare fetal pigs, cats, sheep brains and eyes, and other preserved organisms for dissection and exams.

● Prepare various chemical solutions, agar for plate streaking, and microscope slides for student use

● Prepare E-gel Electrophoresis for DNA isolation

● Clean and disinfect laboratory materials surfaces

● Assist students with laboratory procedures

Forensic Professional 1- Case Recovery and Transportation Specialist

SNA International

March 2021- June 2021

● Deployed Contractor for NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

● Retrieved hospital, house, and public view ME/claims cases while assisting an OCME Forensic Mortuary Technician from all five boroughs

● Trained in chain of custody and forensic protocols

● Assisted Medico-legal Death Investigators at scenes

● Assisted with intake, storage, and release of decedents

● Assisted with the preparation and release of the decedents for city burial

Circulation, Acquisitions and Archives Student worker, Ruth A. Haas Library, Western Connecticut State University

August 2015 – June 2019

● Assisted in archival techniques of historic and archaeological materials

● Prepared resources for circulation and assisted public with library materials

● Expert knowledge of Library of Congress filing system

Skills and Accomplishments:

● Archaeology:

Proficiency in ForDisc, Geographic Information System Software, LiDAR mapping, Ground Penetrating Radar, and other Archaeological survey technology

● Photography:

Award Winner for WCSU Photography Challenge 2018 (Winning art was also showcased in an art gallery at WCSU in April 2019; artistic piece available upon request) APRIL 2018-APRIL 2019

Trained in Forensic Photography techniques

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Professional Photographer for SNA International- Photographed the Acting Public Affairs Officer of the NYC OCME, Mark Desire, for his profile on the International Symposium of Human Identification website

References:

Cayla Brinai Jones

Forensic Scientist 2- DNA Analyst

Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory

Mobile number: 301-***-****

Sam Spitzschuh

Project Archaeologist

Heritage Consultants, LLC

Mobile number: 860-***-****

Paul Wegner

Assistant Executive Director – Curation & Collections

Institute for American Indian Studies

38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793

Email: *******@**********.***

Office telephone: 860-***-****

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