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John Campbell Palmertree

Madison,MS

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities in pursuing advanced course work in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures at Mississippi State University.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

State Collections Specialist

Mississippi Department of Archives and History
02.2024 - Current
  • Curated, catalogued,and rehoused artifacts in accordance with MDAH collection procedure
  • Coordinated with a bioarchaeologist when remains are encountered
  • Completed weekly progress reports for deliverables
  • Helped maintain curation inventory and database
  • Completed written reports including previous research related to populations within relevant sites/collections under the direction of a senior bioarchaeologist
  • Performed documentation of NAGPRA osteology collections including fauna, pursuant to MDAH NAGPRA procedures
  • Carried out responsibilities under NAGPRA, including but not limited to assisting in the retrieval, storage, and rehousing of remains and cultural objects for repatriation
  • Ensured that the state lab was clean and organized

Student Archeologist

Cobb Institute MSU
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Practiced archeological field methods while excavating and surveying
  • Implemented proper artifact handling and precise documentation
  • Chosen for the Geographic Information Systems team
  • Used GPS and photogrammetry to create accurate site maps
  • Worked closely with peers to achieve excavation goals

Web Engineer

First Presbyterian Church
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining technical documentation for web projects.
  • Implemented user interface designs with a focus on usability and accessibility standards.
  • Configured content management system platforms such as WordPress.
  • Troubleshot existing web applications to identify technical issues and provide solutions.

Audio Video Technician

First Presbyterian Church
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Reconfigured existing audio and video systems according to changing user needs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, resolving technical issues and providing customer service support.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of audio and video equipment, including amplifiers, speakers, microphones and other components.
  • Diagnosed network connectivity issues between devices connected through cables or wireless networks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
08-2023

High School Diploma -

Kosciuso High School
Kosciusko, MS
05-2019

Skills

  • Collection management
  • Digital archiving
  • Oral communication
  • Professional demeanor
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Detail-oriented
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliability

Timeline

State Collections Specialist

Mississippi Department of Archives and History
02.2024 - Current

Student Archeologist

Cobb Institute MSU
06.2023 - 08.2023

Audio Video Technician

First Presbyterian Church
03.2020 - 08.2022

Web Engineer

First Presbyterian Church
08.2016 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

Mississippi State University

High School Diploma -

Kosciuso High School