Colin

Morrison

**** ********** ******, ***********, ** 20782

240-***-**** (cell)

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https:/www.linkedin.com/in/colin-morrison-44a188123

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Experienced Tour Guide (3 years)

3 years of Museum education and exhibition work

Experience in Research and Exhibit design/installation

Proficient in Microsoft office

Experience in conducting informational tours

Knowledgeable in American History, Aviation History, and Military History generally

Trained in handling/cataloging artifacts

Adept in oral presentation of historical and scientific information to the public

Certified PADI diver; also certified in first aid

Fluent in French

Experience

MARCH 2018 - PRESENT

Museum Educator / College Park Aviation Museum, College Park, MD

Provided tours for school groups, including hands on activities

Developed activities and educational content for events such as Homeschool day

Has worked major events at the museum over the past 3+ years

Versed in scheduling and organizational planning

Works as Manager on Duty managing daily operations

Has helped coordinate with team for tours of up to 200 students

Experience in library research

Experience in program development

Has assisted in set up for organized events both at the museum and at off site functions

JUNE 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017

Archaeology Field Technician / Wetland Studies and Solutions, Gainesville, VA

Phase III archaeological excavation, Robinson Terminal Landing, Alexandria, Virginia

Phase I archaeological evaluation, Haymarket Station, Haymarket, Virginia

Phase I archaeological evaluation, Dulles South, Loudoun County, Virginia

Cleaned and catalogued artifacts

Completed 36 hours of training in wetlands delineation

JANUARY 2017 – MAY 2017

Intern / Lost Towns Project, Londontown, MD

Sorted and catalogued artifacts

Assisted in field excavations, surveys and mapping

Performed research on various topics for reports/presentations

DECEMBER 2017 – 2018

Garden Associate, Lot Associate / Home Depot, Hyattsville, MD

Assist with customer questions

Retrieve shopping carts from a large parking lot

Assist customers in loading/unloading their vehicles and with minor service issues

Received multiple commendations for hard work

Regularly achieves excellent points on reviews for customer service interactions.

SUMMERS, 2013 – 2015

Naturalist Summer Intern / Anacostia Watershed Society, Bladensburg, MD

Performed maintenance work at historical sites

Worked to remove invasive species

Assisted with population counts of animal species

Replanted native plants in watershed areas

Cleaned/cleared ponds along the Anacostia waterway

Supervised volunteer groups

Educated volunteers about AWS’ mission and initiatives through oral presentations

Education

MAY 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Archaeology / St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD

Senior Thesis Project: “Threats to Nature and The Past: Effects of Environmental Issues on Archaeological and Historic Preservation Sites”

Semester abroad was spent in Wellington, New Zealand at Victoria University

Relevant coursework included:

Native American Culture & History

Introduction to Historic Preservation

Cultural Anthropology

Participated in archaeological digs as part of class curriculum

JUNE 2011

High School Diploma / DeMatha Catholic High School, Hyattsville, MD

Graduated with Honors

Honored as Outstanding Ancient History Student; member of Principal’s Honor Roll

Participated in DeMatha Band Program (4 years); and DeMatha Crew Team (4 years)

Activities

CPR certified, completed 12/2016

Community service projects in high school included leading a team of middle school students in the cleanup of a local nature area; also worked with elderly residents at a local nursing home

Spent two summers as a Camp Counselor at the Smithsonian Institution Summer Camp, “Soldiers & Dioramas” – educated campers (aged 10-15) about military history and taught them to construct dioramas of specific battles

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