Professional Experience

Biological Anthropology Experience

2006

Skeletal Inventory and Analysis - Footprint Site, Texas. (In progress). Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
Supervised the preparation of three mock Forensic cases for a class in the Fall Semester. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Instructor of class for which it was prepared.

2005

Research Associate at the Wichita State University Biological Anthropology Laboratory (WSU-BAL).
Skeletal Inventory and Analysis - Footprint Site, Texas. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
Skeletal Remains from the Scott Site, Colorado. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
WSU-BAL Forensic Anthropology Team. Field survey and test excavations, Butler and Sedgwick Counties. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
WSU-BAL Forensic Anthropology Team. Field survey, Wichita, KS. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
WSU-BAL Forensic Anthropology Team. Field survey, Butler County, KS. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
Field Assistant on archaeological survey along water pipeline in rural Kansas. Using ArcPad, PDA's, and GPS technology. Dr. Blakeslee - Supervisor.

2004-2005

Laboratory Supervisor at the Wichita State University Biological Anthropology Laboratory (WSU-BAL). Maintain laboratory, oversee facilities, manage ongoing projects, process all incoming materials and case work, and maintain case files. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.

2004

Field Assistant and participant on archaeological survey and field school at Yellowstone Lake, WY. Using ArcPad, PDA's, and GPS technology. Dr. Blakeslee - Supervisor.
Data collection for thesis research using the Todd-Hamann Osteological Collection at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
Field Supervisor on mock forensic exhumation and investigation (Anthro 600). Survey, exhumation, and analysis. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.
Field Assistant on survey of an historical cemetery in Weir, KS. Survey, GPS mapping, and documentation of findings. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor

2003-2005

Assisted in the writing of several forensic reports including WSU-BAL cases B099, 101, 106, and 111 in preparation for the Wichita State University Biological Anthropology Laboratory Archives.

2002

Participant on Mock forensic exhumation and investigation at the Great Plains Museum, Wichita, KS. Site survey, GPS mapping, exhumation, recovery, documentation of remains, report presentation and mock trial. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.

2001-2004

Laboratory Assistant at the Wichita State University Biological Anthropology Laboratory (WSU-BAL). Osteological inventory analysis, data recording, and reporting. Dr. Moore-Jansen - Supervisor.

Archaeological Experience

2004

Participant. National Park Service Workshop on Non-Invasive Geophysical Methods. Review of current geophysical methods and use of common equipment.

2003

Field Assistant on archaeological survey at Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Dr. Blakeslee - Supervisor.

2001

Field Assistant on archaeological survey and excavation at Blanco Canyon, TX. Survey, screening, test excavation, and documentation. Dr. Blakeslee - Supervisor.

Other Professional Skills

Statistical analysis (Systat, PAST, SAS, SPSS, and Excel)
Metric analysis (various calipers)
Extensive osteological analytical skills, including fragmentary and forensic remains
Blackboard (online learning tool used campus-wide by WSU)
Grant proposal and writing
All major computer programs (Microsoft Office - all applications, Lotus, Microsoft Works)
Office Manager and Administrative Assistant corporate experience