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Julia Unser

Albany

Summary

Highly accomplished professional with a strong academic background in the humanities division, multiple degrees, and certifications. Committed to promoting public engagement in cultural heritage. Genuine passion for preserving and sharing our collective history. Proven track record of success in developing innovative strategies to enhance cultural awareness and foster community involvement. Seeking opportunities to utilize diverse skill set and drive positive change in the field of cultural heritage.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Supervisor

Oxford Archaeology
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Worked as a full-time commercial archaeologist (CSCS certified) for one of the largest and longest-running archaeology firms in England.
  • Along with conducting field work, received experience in archaeological data entry, finds/records management, and environmental processing.
  • Volunteered for multiple public outreach events, including site open days and family days at local parks for educational purposes.

Sales Associate

Lou & Grey
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Tasks included cashiering, recovering the store, and clearing dressing rooms.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.

Cashier

JCPenney
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted customers with purchases and returns with excellent accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Sales Associate

Boscov's
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Sales Associate

Aeropostale
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Acted as both a cashier and floor associate.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Education

Master of Science - Archaeology

University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
09.2022

BA - Anthropology

New York University
New York, NY
01.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in Spanish
  • Archaeological Field Experience
  • Records Management
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service

Academic Experience

Gardens, Libraries, and Museums of Oxford (GLAM) Volunteer (06/2022 - 10/2022)

  • Volunteer for the archives department at the Museum of Natural History in Oxford.
  • Transcribed letters written by notable figures donated to the museum.
  • Gained vital experience in both archival work and collection preservation.


East Thirston Archaeological Excavation (10/2022)

  • Assisted in an academic excavation with Dr. Jane Kershaw to assess Viking presence in the area.


National Trust Internship (06/2022)

  • Interned with the UK's National Trust through the University of Oxford's Internship Programme.
  • Assisted with a current curation project, researching the importance of Fort Henry at Studland Bay in Dorset.
  • Constructed an in-depth report on findings compiled from personal research.


Archaeological Field School Certification, NUI Galway (06/2019 - 07/2019)

  • Archaeological Field School at the Isert Kelly Castle, a Tower House in Kilchreest, Ireland.
  • Learned various field techniques through the archaeological training program held by the National University of Ireland in Galway.


Guilderland Public Library Volunteer (02/2015 - 03/2017)

  • Assisted in collecting and re-shelving library materials.
  • Organized crafting materials and planned events for youths and younger readers.

Timeline

Assistant Supervisor

Oxford Archaeology
10.2022 - 11.2024

Sales Associate

Lou & Grey
01.2020 - 03.2020

Cashier

JCPenney
07.2019 - 08.2019

Sales Associate

Boscov's
05.2018 - 08.2018

Sales Associate

Aeropostale
08.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Archaeology

University of Oxford

BA - Anthropology

New York University
Julia Unser