Aiden Branham
Parker,United States
Summary
I am a young and curious archaeologist that is ready to further his career in this field. I am passionate about archaeology and what the study stands for. My past experience during the summer of 2025 was fulfilling in this field. We found many artifacts in the forests that helped preserve the historical and cultural context of the area. I am section 106, NAGPRA, and NHPA compliant. I also have experience both in the field and in the office.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Archaeology Student
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Archaeology field school through the Community College of Denver. Provided four months of experience on a dig right on campus, in the heart of the city.
- Shovel testing, artifact collection & analysis, and note taking were all included in the dig site.
Archaeology Student
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Student field experience. Worked shovel tests pits and artifact analysis right outside the University of Northern Colorado.
- Learned about section 106 and the National Historic Preservation Act. As well as NAGPRA and its policies.
Paleontology Student
University of Northern Colorado
Douglas, WY
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Paleontology field school in Douglas, Wyoming. Learned how to excavate and record fossils. Became proficient in using XRF machinery.
Archaeologist Technician
SCA, USFS
Fort Collins, CO
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Seasonal internship through the Student Conservation Association working with the United States Forest Service.
- CRM work: Surveyed forest service lands for timber sales. Revisited potential sites.
- Notes/Records: Took detailed notes from field work to record and create Section 106 compliant site forms, isolated find forms, and historic component forms.
- GIS: Proficient in ARCPro, creating location maps, sketch maps, polygons, and SHPO number requests
EA 4 Substitute Teacher
Douglas County School District
Douglas County, CO
12.2025 - Current
Helped a student with special needs to participate in class
Kept this student physically safe for himself and his fellow classmates
Created a safe environment for this student
Rewarded this student for good behavior in and out of the classroom
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Community College of Denver
Denver, Colorado05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2025
Skills
- Excavation/Shovel Testing
- Section 106 Compliant
- Note Taking
- NAGPRA Compliant
- ArcGIS Pro
- CRM Compliant
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Positive reinforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptable
Certification
- CITI Program - CITI- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative - Mar 2024 — Mar 2028
- GKGA - Ghandi-King Global Academy - Nov 2024
- First Aid - American Heart Association - Jun 2025 — Jun 2027
Timeline
EA 4 Substitute Teacher
Douglas County School District
12.2025 - Current
Archaeologist Technician
SCA, USFS
05.2025 - 11.2025
Paleontology Student
University of Northern Colorado
06.2024 - 06.2024
Archaeology Student
University of Northern Colorado
08.2023 - 12.2023
Archaeology Student
Community College of Denver
08.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - History
Community College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Northern Colorado
Internships
- Archaeology Technician at SCA-USFS, Fort Collins, CO May 2025 — Nov 2025
- Worked with the United States Forest Service to survey and record areas in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland. Surveyed areas in both the forests and the grassland. Discovered Historic artifacts (50 years and older) and Prehistoric Artifacts (Flakes, stone tools). Recorded detailed notes out in the field to write site forms back at the office. Also used ARC Pro to create location maps and SHPO number requests