Don Simonis
Florence,Arizona
Summary
Insightful professional in cultural and historical research, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialize in ethnographic study, artifact analysis, and field excavation techniques. Excel in critical thinking, adaptability, and communication, ensuring successful project management and teamwork in diverse environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Bureau of Land Management
Monticello, UT
10.2009 - 01.2017
- Worked with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian for repatriation and reburial 2012-2013.
- Developed research designs for field projects and managed budgets.
- Collaborated with tribal representatives to identify significant sites for preservation.
- Proactive for the establishment of Bears Ears National Monument.
- Supported Paleontological research.
Regional Archaeologist
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Gallup, NM
05.1999 - 06.2007
- Assisted with the development of research designs for various projects.
- Collaborated with other professionals in related disciplines such as geology, anthropology, history.
- Coordinated field work to study archeological sites and collect physical evidence on the Navajo Nation.
Staff Archaeologist
Bureau of Land Management
Kingman, AZ
11.1983 - 05.1999
- Monitored construction activities to ensure adherence to archaeological protection measures.
- Assisted in the preparation of cultural resource management plans and reports.
- Collected, analyzed, interpreted and reported data from historical documents and oral interviews.
Education
Master of Arts - Anthroplogy/Archaeology
AZ State University
Tempe, AZ05-1977
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
AZ State University
Tempe, AZ05-1967
Skills
- knowledge of Cultural Resources laws and regulations
- Native American consultation
- contract and project management
- public speaking and presentations
- historic artifact identification
- archaeology education of youth
Affiliations
- Dog lover!
- hiking
- guitar playing
- BLM Utah's 2015 Youth Program "Super Star" award
Timeline
Bureau of Land Management
10.2009 - 01.2017
Regional Archaeologist
Bureau of Indian Affairs
05.1999 - 06.2007
Staff Archaeologist
Bureau of Land Management
11.1983 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - Anthroplogy/Archaeology
AZ State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
AZ State University
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