James Simpson
Greenville,Mississippi
Summary
Archaeological Field Technician with extensive experience in field surveys, excavations, and laboratory analysis. Proficient in applying archaeological principles for surveying and mapping. Recognized for enhancing project outcomes through strong teamwork and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker/Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Cobb Institute of Archaeology
Mississippi State, MS
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated laboratory research and curation projects, ensuring accurate specimen handling and documentation.
- Delivered front-desk administrative support through call management, scheduling, and visitor coordination.
Conducted interdepartmental deliveries to maintain lab operations and office functionality. - Led engaging, guided tours of the university museum, presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
Field School Student
Mississippi State University - Meridian Campus
Mississippi State, MS
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed archaeological curation field school under the direction of Dr. Shawn Lambert.
- Acquired expertise in standard archaeological curation techniques, including identification and analysis of historic materials.
- Mastered cleaning processes for a variety of cultural artifacts, ensuring preservation and integrity.
- Developed skills to assess and document historic cultural materials effectively.
Archaeological Field Technician
South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources
Beaufort, SC
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Performed an archaeological survey in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, involving shovel test pit excavation.
- Maintained accurate soil stratigraphy records using a Munsell Soil Color Chart.
Cataloged recovered cultural artifacts in compliance with state regulations. - Contributed to ongoing research under the supervision of Dr. Shane Miller.
Archaeological Field Technician
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
Bay St. Louis, MS
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Executed a systematic archaeological field survey with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, achieving depths of 1 meter through shovel test pits.
- Analyzed soil utilizing a Munsell Soil Color Chart, ensuring accurate documentation of stratigraphy.
- Recovered artifacts while adhering to state archaeological standards and field protocols.
Student Worker/Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Cobb Institute of Archaeolgy
Mississippi State, MS
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Processed and analyzed cultural materials from past archaeological projects for long-term research and curation.
- Ensured accurate labeling and archival storage of artifacts in compliance with institutional standards.
- Conducted flotation sampling to recover micro-artifacts and ecofacts from soil samples.
- Maintained laboratory organization, contributing to an efficient work environment.
Field School Student
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed archaeological excavation field school at Butler Mound site in Columbus, MS, under Dr. Tony Boudreaux's supervision.
- Acquired skills in excavation techniques, including unit management and analysis.
- Executed proper cleaning methods to preserve artifacts during the excavation process.
Field School Student
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed archaeological survey field school directed by Dr. Shane Miller.
- Acquired survey techniques, including pedestrian survey and digging shovel test points.
- Utilized Munsell soil color charts to analyze soil samples.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS05-2025
Skills
- Field survey techniques
- Artifact curation
- Artifact analysis
- Bioarchaeology
- Team collaboration
- Cultural resource management
- Excavation techniques
- Flotation processing
- Archaeological surveying
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Field School Student
Mississippi State University - Meridian Campus
06.2024 - 07.2024
Archaeological Field Technician
South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources
03.2024 - 03.2024
Archaeological Field Technician
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
12.2023 - 01.2024
Student Worker/Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Cobb Institute of Archaeology
08.2023 - 05.2025
Student Worker/Archaeological Laboratory Technician
Cobb Institute of Archaeolgy
07.2023 - 08.2023
Field School Student
Mississippi State University
06.2023 - 07.2023
Field School Student
Mississippi State University
05.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Mississippi State University
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