Heather Bell
Huntsville,Alabama
Summary
Experienced Logistics Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency. Proficient in analysis, process optimization, and team leadership. A passionate problem-solver dedicated to logistics and mission success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Analyst
BCF Solutions
03.2025 - Current
- Followed established procedures and solved routine inventory problems
- Developed life-cycle logistics plans, procedures, and documentation using sound judgement
- Analyzed statutory and regulatory guidance to inform logistics planning
Laboratory Director
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Coordinated with Principal Investigators on hundreds of projects, leading the finalization of material analysis and laboratory chapter completions under tight deadlines
- Balanced laboratory staff workloads across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion of material analysis, artifact data entry, and data analysis tasks
- Addressed performance issues and made staffing decisions, including terminations, to ensure alignment with project goals and organizational standards
- Worked directly with government customers to meet specific project goals, enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy of artifact data entry while streamlining laboratory procedures to improve overall efficiency
- Extensive experience managing and organizing large datasets using Access Database, with a keen ability to identify patterns and insights
- Proficient in data entry, quality control, and process optimization
- Skilled in translating complex laboratory findings into detailed, well-organized technical report chapters that effectively communicate results to clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
- Conducted and supervised detailed photography of artifacts, utilizing advanced techniques to capture precise and accurate images for inclusion in technical reports and archival records
- Skilled in managing and executing archaeological curation processes to industry standards, including the organization, preservation, and documentation of artifacts for long-term storage and research accessibility
- Streamlined laboratory operations by approving timesheets and maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring efficient use of resources
Laboratory Supervisor
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed artifact photography and data entry for all projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Optimized data entry and photography processes, leading to improved efficiency and consistency in project deliverables
- Prepared detailed technical reports and conducted artifact photography to document findings, ensuring accurate records and supporting comprehensive analysis
- Ensured all curation practices adhered to industry standards, maintaining the integrity and historical significance of artifacts across various projects
- Developed and implemented new laboratory protocols, resulting in improved consistency and quality of project deliverables across diverse archaeological sites
Laboratory Technician
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Developed expertise in artifact analysis and historical research through hands-on experience with cleaning, processing, and cataloging archaeological artifacts
- Coordinated with team members to streamline artifact processing workflows, boosting overall project efficiency and quality control measures
- Implemented precise cataloging techniques for diverse archaeological findings, ensuring data integrity and facilitating future research endeavors
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MississippiSkills
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Project Coordination
- Client Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Writing & Photography
- Document Curation
- Data Managemet
- Historical Research
- Laboratory Budget
- Data Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Control
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
Archaeology of Firearms Certificate, 2022, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
Additional Information - Research
The Juanita Johnson Collection, Paper presented at Alabama Archaeological Society Winter Conference at Troy University, Alabama.
Timeline
Logistics Analyst
BCF Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Laboratory Director
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research
06.2022 - 02.2025
Laboratory Supervisor
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research
05.2020 - 06.2022
Laboratory Technician
Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Mississippi State University
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