Kaitlyn Ward
Columbia,SC
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented Manager of South Carolina's Online Geospatial Database of Cultural Resources and Archaeological Site Files (ArchSite). Hands-on experience in administrative, archival, and in-person research and support. A dedicated employee at the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology since 2016, taking on multiple roles and projects. 7 years of experience in reviewing, processing and digitizing site forms on ArchSite. 4 years of experience in directly managing ArchSite Subscriptions. 2 years of experience in the ArchSite Administrator role. Works closely with the State Archaeologist, SHPO, the Site Files Manager, and Archaeologists to ensure accurate documentation and location of new, revisited, and archived sites before making them available on ArchSite. Developed a strong background in using Esri ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online applications throughout time at SCIAA. 6 Years of experience in archaeological lab techniques, including organizing and processing artifacts of southeastern origin. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities and a desire to continue to grow at and with SCIAA.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ArchSite Administrator
SCIAA
01.2023 - Current
- Continues to fulfill all tasks listed under ArchSite Assistance position, while now directly maintaining ArchSite, it's updates, and the associated ArcGIS Online Database.
- Works with web developers to resolve any technical or coding issues that arise with on ArchSite.
- Serves as liaison between SCIAA and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) regarding ArchSite subscribers. Integrates SHPO data layers into ArchSite database, and updates statuses of cultural resources whose NRHP statuses have been altered by SHPO.
- Offers support to ArchSite users and professional archaeologists regarding their research, whether that be sending archaeological reports or sending geodatabases with large amounts of cultural features within layers.
- Helps review new, revisited, and updated site forms for locational and documentary errors.
Archaeological Assistant (ArchSite Assistant)
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Communicated with outside organizations concerning ArchSite Subscriptions and fees
- Worked with the State Archaeologist and SHPO to collect and vet credentials of ArchSite Users with Subscriber Level Access
- Directly turned on and off the access of aforementioned ArchSite Users
- Created and sent out geodatabases containing archaeological data to vetted professional throughout the country
- Handled all digital Archaeological Report requests and any other outside inquiries regarding ArchSite, archaeological sites, SHPO data, site files, etc
- Dedicated Archaeological Assistant for the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology with experience in multiple areas
- 6 Years of experience in archaeological lab techniques-this includes the organization and processing of prehistoric and historic artifacts of southeastern origin
- 5 Years of experience using Esri ArcGIS applications to edit and update South Carolina's GIS database of archaeological sites (ArchSite)
- 2 Years of experience directly handling all ArchSite Subscriptions in the state
Archaeological Assistant (GIS Analyst)
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Updated and edited data to be placed on ArchSite, the GIS database for archaeological sites within South Carolina
- Data Analysis, Management, and Conversion
- Comprehension of historic and modern aerial, field, and topographic maps
- Georeferencing images onto topographic maps
- Editing layers within geodatabases
- General map creation
- Worked with SCIAA's Curator and Site Files Director to verify locations and boundaries of new archaeological sites using converted GPS points
- Found and corrected problematic site locations of site's entered into database in the past
- Performed in-depth background research for sites with missing data or standardized maps
- Scanned and edited site files into system to allow for ArchSite Users to access
Archaeological Assistant (Lab Technician)
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Worked in the Santa Elena lab with artifacts from the Santa Elena Site in Beaufort, South Carolina
- Artifacts types included: Native American, Spanish Colonial, Plantation Era, and 20th century military
- Tasks included: Sorting through field bags with unidentified items to reintegrate artifacts into pre-existing modern bags and boxes
- Sorting through bulk material (animal bones, oyster shell, charcoal, daub, etc.), counting and weighing, then disposing of boxing up
- Counted, weighed, labeled, and bagged Native American, Spanish and Plantation Era ceramics in appropriate curation bags
Education
BA - Anthropology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2017
BA - Religious Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2017
Skills
- Website and Database Management
- ArchSite Administrative Support
- ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGeo Apps
- Cultural Resources Research Assistance
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Artifact Analysis and Processing
- Microsoft Office, Adobe, Photoshop
References
- Jonathan Leader, 803-576-6560
- Chester DePratter, 803-576-6585, cbdeprat@mailbox.sc.edu
- Tamara Wilson, 803-777-9720, TAWILSON@mailbox.sc.edu
- Sharon Pekrul, 803-777-8172, pekruls@mailbox.sc.edu
- Heathley Johnson, lucistar@hotmail.com
Timeline
ArchSite Administrator
SCIAA
01.2023 - Current
Archaeological Assistant (ArchSite Assistant)
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
01.2020 - 01.2022
Archaeological Assistant (GIS Analyst)
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
01.2017 - 01.2022
Archaeological Assistant (Lab Technician)
South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
01.2016 - 01.2022
BA - Anthropology
University of South Carolina
BA - Religious Studies
University of South Carolina
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