Anna Elisabet Olsen
Fairfield,ME
Summary
Graduate with M.A. in Anthropology and Environmental Policy. Experienced in fieldwork across diverse environments, focusing on prehistoric and historic human-landscape relationships. Contributed to archaeological surveys in Europe and the Northeast USA, integrating historical research with sustainable initiatives. Demonstrated strong collaboration skills within diverse teams under challenging conditions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Archaeological Field Technician
TRC Companies
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Worked in a variety of environmental and human-impacted environments during survey work for commercial planning.
- Conducted Phase I, II, and III archaeological work based on specific findings.
- Provided both survey test pit and pedestrian survey work with a team of archaeologists across the north east.
- Documented soil levels, qualities, artifacts, and features during excavation.
Learned Professional
National Park Service
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Continuation on Graduate Research relationship to work more closely with the National Park Service.
- Had increased autonomy to continue work on the documentation of the oral history of the Katahdin Region
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maine
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated on-demand office hours and led review sessions to support student preparation for exams.
- Organized and led discussion sections to facilitate student engagement and learning.
- Graded assignments and delivered constructive feedback to improve student understanding and academic performance.
- Assisted Dr. Dan Sandweiss in teaching undergraduate archaeology courses by facilitating professor-student communications and actively engaging students with course material.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Maine
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Reviewed, analyzed, transcribed and edited interviews from Katahdin Story Booth Project, creating five-minute audio stories that captured engaging narratives from Katahdin Region residents.
- Organized and documented interviews, assigning keywords for efficient retrieval based on content and relevant phrases.
Corporate Aircraft Administrative Assistant
C&L Aviation Group
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked with the sales team to foster relationships with clients. Acted as hospitality liaison by taking current clients out to lunch, leading tours of the facility, and setting up hotel reservations.
- As part of a cold calling initiative, reached out to owners of a specific private jet for maintenance that facility specialized in. Required patience and persuasion to talk with potential clients and set up appointments.
- Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely reordering and organization.
- Provided administrative support for scheduling meetings and preparing agendas.
Undergraduate Researcher
Nadin-Gradina Archaeology Site, Croatia
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Wrote $3,000 USD Research Grant for Urban and Landscape Change in an Ancient Adriatic Settlement, Nadin-Gradina Archaeological Project. This grant was accepted and provided the funding for on site summer research in Croatia.
- Presented findings on archaeological evidence revealing strong religious aspects and insights into climate change impacts in the Mediterranean.
- Excavated a ruin in an acropolis continuously occupied since the iron age, contributing to understanding of ancient urban development.
- Led and mentored first-time archaeology students at the site, enhancing their learning experience and fostering teamwork.
Education
M.A. - Anthropology and Environmental Policy
University of Maine at Orono
Orono, MEB.A. - Anthropology, biology, archaeology, international affairs
University of Maine at Orono
Orono, MEVolunteer Experience
- Unity Community Greenhouse, Summer 2019, 2020, 2021, Invested time in the local community systems by volunteering at the community vegetable garden for a local market and food pantry., Worked closely with farmers responsible for the garden and learned different techniques to produce greater yields of food.
- All Hands and Hearts, 11/01/18, Traveled to Yabucoa, Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria as part of Disaster Relief Response., Work entailed repair of roofs and structural damage caused by the hurricane.
- Ripple Effect Project, 05/01/17, Volunteered at Korando Orphanage and School in Kisumu Kenya., Lived at the orphanage guest house to tend to and play with the children and help in the classrooms.
Timeline
Archaeological Field Technician
TRC Companies
05.2023 - 01.2026
Learned Professional
National Park Service
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maine
08.2021 - 05.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Maine
08.2020 - 08.2021
Corporate Aircraft Administrative Assistant
C&L Aviation Group
06.2019 - 08.2020
Undergraduate Researcher
Nadin-Gradina Archaeology Site, Croatia
06.2015 - 08.2016
M.A. - Anthropology and Environmental Policy
University of Maine at Orono
B.A. - Anthropology, biology, archaeology, international affairs
University of Maine at Orono