Cameron Stennes
Saint Paul
Summary
Dynamic Tribal Cultural Specialist with extensive experience at Upper Sioux Community, excelling in cultural resource management and community outreach. Proven ability to lead events and discussions, demonstrating strong cultural sensitivity and effective communication. Skilled in NAGPRA consultations and active construction monitoring, fostering community engagement and preserving cultural heritage.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribal Cultural Specialist
Upper Sioux Community - Tribal Historic Preservation Office
09.2019 - Current
- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) consultations and reviews.
- Tribal cultural properties (TCP) surveys and reviews.
- Cultural resource management.
- Active construction monitoring.
- Help to organize cultural events for the Upper Sioux Community.
- Involved in Dakota language events and programs through the Upper Sioux Community.
- Organized and helped to operate the artists' collective and art programs for the Upper Sioux Community.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
- Worked with professionals from diverse fields to outline significant historical developments relevant to different groups.
Lead Security Officer/Dispatcher
Prairie's Edge Casino
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dakota Language And American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2028
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Skills
- Research
- Language proficiency
- Cultural sensitivity
- Community outreach
- Team leadership
- Self motivation
- Event planning
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emergency response training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Taught a Dakota Language Youth Camp in the Summer of 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dakota
Timeline
Lead Security Officer/Dispatcher
Prairie's Edge Casino
07.2020 - 04.2022
Tribal Cultural Specialist
Upper Sioux Community - Tribal Historic Preservation Office
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree
04.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Dakota Language And American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College
Similar Profiles
Jeremy CummingsJeremy Cummings
Tribal Monitor at Tribal Historic Preservation officeTribal Monitor at Tribal Historic Preservation office
James DrysdaleJames Drysdale
Trades Generalist at NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic PreservationTrades Generalist at NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
Francis Marie MaciasFrancis Marie Macias
Data Analyst at California Office of Historic PreservationData Analyst at California Office of Historic Preservation
Jason GreeneJason Greene
Operations Technician II/Maintenance Technician II at Poet LLCOperations Technician II/Maintenance Technician II at Poet LLC
Anisa JamaAnisa Jama
Home Health Aide at Aurora Assisted Living Inc.Home Health Aide at Aurora Assisted Living Inc.