BRENNAN GAUTHIER
Shelburne,VT
Summary
Detail oriented and results-driven professional with a strong background in state and federal preservation laws, known for delivering high-quality work under a heavy workload. Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, collaborate across teams, and adapt quickly to changing agency priorities. 14 years of experience in the identification of historic and archaeological properties and assessing potential effects from federally and state funded transportation undertakings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Archaeologist
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Barre, VT
01.2011 - 11.2024
- Conduct archaeological reviews of all federal and state funded transportation projects within an assigned region.
- Provide expert evaluations of proposed project impacts on Native American and historic archaeological sites.
- Make independent decisions in alignment with the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant regulations.
- Interact with personnel across state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with cultural resource management laws.
- Manage a heavy workload under tight time constraints, often dealing with applicants unfamiliar with review processes.
- Collected data using a variety of tools such as total station survey equipment, GPS units, ground penetrating radar and other traditional methods.
- Monitored site conditions while conducting fieldwork investigations.
- Collaborated with other professionals in related disciplines such as geology, anthropology, history.
Education
Master of Science - Historic Preservation
The University of Vermont
Burlington, VT12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
The University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05-2008
Skills
- Field Data Collection
- GIS and Mapping
- Site Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Section 106 Documentation
- Ground Penetrating Radar
Timeline
Senior Archaeologist
Vermont Agency of Transportation
01.2011 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Historic Preservation
The University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
The University of Vermont
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