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Jeremy Cummings

Cathedral City,CA

Summary

Accomplished Tribal Monitor with a proven track record at the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, adept in cultural awareness and critical thinking. Excelled in artifact analysis and advanced field knowledge through collaborative research, significantly contributing to respected journals. Renowned for building key relationships and enhancing project success with strong research skills and a positive attitude.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Tribal Monitor

Tribal Historic Preservation office
Palm Springs, CA
10.2019 - Current
  • Worked closely with cultural resources staff to assess and properly handle artifacts.
  • Documented site activities in detail to produce accurate records, forms and reports.
  • Completed routine surveys, tests and field monitoring at sites such as seche..
  • Recovered and researched material findings such as tools or pottery and documented findings to advance collective field knowledge.
  • Reported on daily findings during excavations in detailed research reports and highlighted complete projects with published papers in respected journals.
  • Developed key relationships with archaeologists in local areas through extensive collaboration, communication and information sharing to advance collective knowledge and success in field operations.
  • Excavated and analyzed artifacts .

Cultural Resources Analyst

Agua Calienete band of Cahuilla Indians THPO
Palm Springs, CA
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided recommendations based on data analysis results.
  • Planned and presented interpretive programs on natural history and cultural anthropology.
  • Collaborated with other professionals in related disciplines such as geology, anthropology, history.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prepared reports on the status of collections to ensure their protection and preservation.
  • Conducted research on artwork or artifacts to determine authenticity and provenance.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on completed work before final sign off by client.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between contractors and other parties involved in projects.

Indian Planning Commission

ACBCI
Palm Springs, CA
04.2012 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed alternatives to evaluate impacts and benefits of projects and make recommendations.
  • Conducted research on issues, policies and concepts pertaining to planning.
  • Built and managed teams to support event or meeting development, execution and evaluation.

Tribal Council Proxy

Agua Caliente Band OF Cahuilla Indians
Palm Springs, CA
01.2012 - 01.2013

Election Board Chairmen

ACBCI council
Palm Springs, CA
10.24-0 - 6.14-22
  • Offered recommendations to board on ways to improve success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution.
  • Directed regular monthly business meetings of Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning and personnel issues.
  • Presided over shareholder gatherings to present detailed information on progress and respond to attendee questions.
  • Reviewed outcomes and metrics by evaluating impact and regularly measuring performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chemawa Indian High School
Salem Oregon
05.2006

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • People Skills
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Relationship Building
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Resolution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Clerical support
  • Strong research
  • Solutions research
  • Curatorial research
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Cultural awareness
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Cultural Resources Analyst

Agua Calienete band of Cahuilla Indians THPO
03.2023 - 02.2024

Tribal Monitor

Tribal Historic Preservation office
10.2019 - Current

Indian Planning Commission

ACBCI
04.2012 - 09.2023

Tribal Council Proxy

Agua Caliente Band OF Cahuilla Indians
01.2012 - 01.2013

Election Board Chairmen

ACBCI council
10.24-0 - 6.14-22

High School Diploma -

Chemawa Indian High School
Jeremy Cummings