Autumn Gorrell
Sulphur,OK
Summary
Accomplished manager with a strong focus on training development and cultural/historic preservation. Exceptional skills in communication and relationship building have led to successful collaborations with tribal and governmental entities. Known for effective team leadership and meticulous project management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager
Chickasaw Nation Historic Preservation
Ada, Oklahoma
06.2018 - Current
- Management of National Historic Preservation Act and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act projects.
- Providing supervision and guidance to the Historic Preservation team
- Management of Historic Preservation inbox and distributing projects to the Historic Preservation team.
- Completed NHPA Section 106 reviews and managed Tower Construction Notification System to ensure compliance
- Providing training on the historic web map
- Managing records regarding historic preservation and repatriation; including correspondence, notices, summaries, inventories, and other relevant information
- Assisting in maintaining cooperative and professional communications and relationships with various tribal, federal and state offices, agencies and departments.
Site Attendant
Chickasaw Cultural Center
Sulphur, Oklahoma
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Facilitated educational tours, engaging visitors in meaningful discussions about cultural heritage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cultural center facilities and exhibits to enhance visitor experience.
- Assisted visitors with inquiries, delivering information on cultural history and programs.
- Provided prompt and professional customer service to address guest inquiries.
- Provided support for special events held at the site.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
INCA Head Start
Sulphur, Oklahoma
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented play-based learning activities enhancing cognitive skills.
- Developed lesson plans tailored for three-year-old learners.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's developmental milestones
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and educational progress.
- Trained and supervised assistant teachers in classroom management
- Organized parent-teacher conferences and parent meetings to strengthen family involvement in education.
Education
Master of Science - Water Resource Policy & Management
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2019
Master of Legal Studies - Indigenous Peoples Law
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Native American Studies
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2015
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Compliance management
- Records management
- Documentation and reporting
- Cultural resource management
- Data management
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Organizational improvement
- Cross-cultural communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- Chickasaw Leadership Academy-Bronze, Silver, and Gold Level
Timeline
Sr. Manager
Chickasaw Nation Historic Preservation
06.2018 - Current
Site Attendant
Chickasaw Cultural Center
06.2014 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
INCA Head Start
08.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Water Resource Policy & Management
East Central University
Master of Legal Studies - Indigenous Peoples Law
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Native American Studies
East Central University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Murray State College