Ezryn McDonald
San Marcos,TX
Summary
A junior college student with an eye for detail and a love of community work. Community oriented individual with years of community service experience especially in a library setting. An exceptional problem solver and good at making connections with information. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Archaeology Lab Technician
Texas State University Center for Archaeological Studies
08.2025 - Current
- Learned laboratory and cataloging procedures used in the lab to identify and catalog faunal remains found during excavation of the Jewett site in Oklahoma.
- Keep an organized excel sheet of the data collected detailing the taxonomic information and condition of the remains.
Cashier
Rudy's BBQ
03.2025 - Current
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Student Archaeological Field Technician
Texas State University Center for Archeological Studies
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Learn and gain experience with archeology research methods and field work while working on the Fort Knox Survey Project on multi-week mobilizations in December 2024, January 2025, May 2025, and June 2025.
- Work with archeology faculty, graduate students and other students to assist with pedestrian survey and shovel test survey of unsurveyed lands at Fort Knox to allow for future tree thinning to safely take place.
- Work to compile information on graves in historical cemeteries located on Fort Knox to allow for new maps of the cemeteries and who is buried in them.
Event Worker
San Marcos CISD
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Process tickets for San Marcos High School Athletic events.
- Responded to inquiries from attendees and addressed any issues or complaints.
Lab Volunteer
Texas State University Osteological Research and Processing Lab
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Learn and gain experience with processing osteological materials. Identify components of the human skeleton and place them in anatomical position.
- Complete Bloodborne Pathogens training in addition to Bio-Safety Level 2 training, and use these trainings to participate in safe lab practices.
Archeological Student Worker
Texas State University Center for Archeological Studies
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Learn and gain experience with archeology research methods, lab work and field work.
- Work with archeology graduate students and faculty to assist with the survey of land in preparation for construction of a waterline in Kenedy, TX.
Summer Youth Employee
Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks relating to career planning and development.
- Learning procedures for event planning and community engagement.
- Writing up a mock event plan to receive feedback and improve upon.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX05-2027
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School
Austin, TX05-2023
Skills
- Canva
- Google Suite
- Event Planning
- Library Management
- Restaurant Matenience
- Customer Service
- Math Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solver
- Eager to Learn
Certification
- Axia ChemiSEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) - Certified October 2025
- American Heart Association BLS Provider - Certified January 2026
Timeline
Student Archaeology Lab Technician
Texas State University Center for Archaeological Studies
08.2025 - Current
Cashier
Rudy's BBQ
03.2025 - Current
Student Archaeological Field Technician
Texas State University Center for Archeological Studies
10.2024 - 06.2025
Event Worker
San Marcos CISD
10.2024 - 12.2024
Lab Volunteer
Texas State University Osteological Research and Processing Lab
09.2024 - 11.2024
Archeological Student Worker
Texas State University Center for Archeological Studies
03.2024 - 05.2024
Summer Youth Employee
Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School