Melissa A. Walsh

1112 S. Magnolia Dr. APT. T202 Tallahassee Fl., 32301 Cell: (407)-276-0633Email: melissawalsh89@gmail.com

Professional OverviewA Motivated archaeologist with an intent on gaining additional experience before starting graduate school. Extensive training in archaeological field techniques and familiarity with data management, analysis, and report writing. Experienced with prehistoric and historic excavation, Total Station applications, Trimble implementation, and site mapping. Good research, organizational, laboratory skills and communication skills.EducationBACHELOR OF ARTS - Major: Anthropology May 2014 University of Central Florida

CEMETERY RESOURCE PROTECTION TRAINING (CRPT) Nov 2012 Florida Public Archaeology NetworkRELATED COURSEWORK: Historical Resources, Laws and Regulations: Burials and Cemeteries, Conservation and Management of Cemeteries

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Experienced in surveying and excavating both prehistoric and historic sites; Phase I, II and III. Skilled in identification of human and faunal remains, along with classifying artifacts into basic assemblages. Good attention to detail when researching and recording data. Understanding of Pathhfinder and Terrasync with their many applications in archaeology, including locating and recording sites. Well-versed in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access Database, Adobe Illustrator, Internet Research, Pathhfinder, and Terrasync.

Employment HistoryArchaeological Consultants Inc.Archaeological Field and Trimble TechnicianNovember 2015 to Present

Conducted a Phase I of Okeechobee, Bigum, Sandpiper, Hamilin, Zanzibar, Orange Grove Housing Project, and Tocala project areas.

Conducted metal detection survey of Fort Simon Drum 1st to 2nd Seminole War fort During the Tocala project. Carried out Trimble duties for a Phase I survey of the Tellus Oil/ Tocala Survey for seismic testing in 300,000 acres of

South Florida. All surveys conducted using a Trimble 7X series. Coordinated with land owners and workers for access and known archaeological sites of the area. Researched historical aerials, Florida Master Sites File (FMSF) and Seminole Tribe of Florida Site File (SMSF) for

historical and prehistoric existing sites. Coordinated logistics between crews for progress of the day while keeping track of probability areas tested.

Environmental Resource ManagementArchaeological Field TechnicianCrew LeadMarch- May 2016

Conducted Phase I survey of Atlantic Coastal Pipeline.May 2016

Metal Detection Survey around areas of the Marshall’s Crossroad Confederate Battlefield of Lee’s retreat from Petersburg to Appomattox Court House. Found one definitive Civil War era site.

May- July 2016 Conducted Phase I and assisted in a Geomorphological Soil Testing of soil regeneration from result of the pipeline in

the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia for WB Express Pipeline replacement.July-August 2016

Conducted Phase I surveys of the Mountaineer Express Pipeline in West Virginia and assisted in filling out field forms and artifact cataloguing.

Conducted Phase II surveys of sites in North Carolina for Atlantic Coastal Pipeline.August-September 2016

Trimble technician for Architectural Survey of the Mt. Storm Wind Turbine Project; recording all historic structures in a 5 mile view shed/buffer of the proposed project area.

May- July 2016 Conducted Phase I and assisted in a Soil Survey in the Monongahela National Forest for WB Express Pipeline

replacement. Responsible for Trimble 7x data and navigation in the project areas of the Monongahela National Forest.

Butler CRM\Reynolds Fruit Co.\KVAHCArchaeological Field Technician and Lab Technician2015 to CurrentBlueberry Site, Highlands County, Florida

• Performed Phase II Survey of the Blueberry site, artifact collection and preservation.• Lab experience including identification of prehistoric material and cataloguing methods.• Relaying and communicating site information to volunteers and high school student interns during excavations.’

Thomas Penders and Associates Crew Chief and Field Technician2011,2012,2014.2015

Conducted a Phase I and Phase II survey of Fox Lake Sanctuary Paleo Indian Project First field season conducted Phase II survey of one Orange Phase\Archaic Site. Second field season Crew Chief on a Phase II survey of an Orange Phase\Archaic site and then a Phase I of two more

related sites in the area. Third field season conducted Phase I on four sites and a Phase II on two sites for NRHP eligibility. Overseeing onsite students and volunteers, while organizing paper work and excavations Forth field season conducted a Phase I survey of five sites to determine Orange Phase distribution of the area in

question. Coordinated efforts onsite staff, students and volunteers in the crew, including paper work, stratigraphy, features,

mapping of units and site information in a grid format with use of a Trimble unit. Lab analysis of all material including identification and curation for report

Johnson, Mirman, & ThompsonArchaeological Field Technician November 2013 to August 2015

Conducted Phase I excavation for cell phone and water towers throughout the Midwest, Southeast in New England. Documenting relevant sites. Writing reports for over 60 sites for the Department of Interior. Perform Phase I excavation including pedestrian survey; mapping; recording and deployment on GPS

software. Navigation and identification of sites using modern maps, topographic research, and historical aerials.

National Park Service, Southeastern Archaeological CenterArchaeological AidMay 2013 to September 2015

• Perform Phase I, II and III excavations involving pedestrian survey, mapping, GIS collecting recording and deployment on Trimble software, site recordation, report writing, and logistics.

• Conducted a Phase I and Phase II survey of Gulf Island Seashore, Chickasaw Village at Natchez Trace, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, and Osceola National Park.

• Assembling and Site recordation also included geophysical feature documentation using gradiometer, ground resistivity, and ground penetrating radar.

• All surveys conducted using a Trimble Juno, XT, XH, and 7X series. • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) used on specific sites including identifying Horseshoe Bend-historic military fort

location and boundary.• Experience with prehistoric and historic ceramics, ammunitions, buttons, lithic tools, human, and faunal remains.• Preparing and macerating different animal species for the Southeastern Zooarchaeological collection for the National

Park Service.• Lab experience also includes use of Flote-Tech flotation machine for delineating light and heavy archaeological

samples. • Identifying and cataloguing artifacts from various sites, and putting information into national databases for use of

reportsFlorida State University

Archaeological Geoprobe TechnicianApril 2013 to May 2013

Phase I survey of Cape Canaveral Air force Station Locating and identifying sites using modern maps, topographic maps, and historical aerials. Processing and identifying geoprobe cores as deeps as 24 feet below surface. Processing and identifying faunal material retrieved from cores. Managing and maintaining volunteers.

45th Space Wing United States Air force Archaeological Field Tech and Lab TechnicianSeptember 2012 to November 2012

Phase I survey of Cape Canaveral Air force Station Land Management Unit 50 Archaeological Survey Compliance with ARPA standards Locating and identifying sites using topographic maps and blue prints of air force station. Responsible for crew field notes and collecting artifacts. Identifying and cataloguing artifacts from various sites.

Other Experience University of Central Florida Field School Eluthera and Inagua, Bahamas Student June to July 2012

Phase I and Phase II survey of more than five sites along the island coast of Eluthera and Inagua Artifact identification of native Bahamian Taino Indian Identification and processing of ceramic and faunal remains Lab work include cleaning, labeling and identifying specific details in pottery and faunal material

Leadership SkillsHeart Saver First Aid, CPR, and AED Training- need recertificationUndergraduate Anthropology Club (University of Central Florida) Event Coordinator Undergraduate Anthropology Club (University of Central Florida) HistorianAmerican Taekwando Association 3rd Degree Black Belt Teaching AssistantGumbo Limbo Nature Center Senior Volunteer and TrainerCenter For Great Apes Volunteer Coordinator

PresentationsSouth Eastern Archaeological Conference 2013 Tampa, FL

Putting the Best Foot Forward: An Osteological Study of the Effects of the Modern High Heel Shoe on the Human Foot