Lucas DeBenedetti
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in digital and public history, research, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Assistant
Professor Heather R. Perry, First World War Studies Journal
08.2024 - Current
- Helped day-to-day running of the official journal of the Internal Society for First World War Studies
- Engaged in correspondence with top World War I scholars across the world
- Played active role in publishing of the journal.
Veterans Oral History Intern
State Archives of North Carolina
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created lesson plan on Korean and Vietnam Wars for North Carolina teachers to utilize.
- Lesson plan was composed of archival documents and photographs found in State Archives' holdings.
- Transcribed 12 NC veterans' oral history interviews regarding their military service.
- Updated military collection's metadata, adding 40 new interviews.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Professor Oscar Lansen, HIST 1502: When Nations Go to War
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Led four weekly breakout sessions of 25 students: class discussions included intercultural elements of war.
- Finished professor's weekly lecture if needed.
- Hosted study sessions prior to each monthly exam.
- Graded students weekly writing responses, tests and final essays.
Student Research Assistant
Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground Historic Preservation Project
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Researched historical texts both online and in archives discovering Woodland Cemetery full history.
- Transferred research into collaborative ArcGIS presentation that detailed history of cemetery.
- Hosted cemetery tours to inform public about cemetery's history.
- Attended city council meetings discussing local African American community issues.
- Hosted booth at city of Clemson's Juneteenth festival.
- Presented findings at Francis Marion University's Universities Studying Slavery, South Carolina Symposium in February 2023.
Senior Honors Thesis
Dr. Rod Andrew Jr., Professor of History
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Using online databases, researched how five different newspapers from 1940s (two black and three white) depicted service of African American soldiers during World War II.
- Analyzed how films and television shows depicted service of African American soldiers during World War II.
- Wrote and defended 50-page thesis at committee of three history department faculty members.
- Published portion of thesis in Clemson's Aurantiaco journal.
Archaeological Field Student
Clemson Anthropology Department
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted archeological fieldwork and research on Revolutionary War-era military fort.
- Gained experience in surveying, mapping, excavating, cataloging, and analyzing historical artifacts.
Student Researcher
Digital History and Introduction to Cyberinfrastructure
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Analyzed large amounts of census data pertaining to 15,000 people from Civil War era South Carolina (1850-1870)
- Organized data in Microsoft Excel to represent farmland holdings, business ownership and slave mortality records
- Over 90 Hours of work alongside full semester course load.
Student Researcher
Woodland Cemetery Preservation and Memorial Project Creative Inquiry
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Researched historical texts both online and in-person (archives) in search of evidence of enslaved population on Fort Hill.
- Analyzed written historical sources pertaining to enslaved population on Fort Hill Plantation to determine most respectful way to honor and spread their history.
- Utilized digital history skills to create hands-on and accessible online presentation that was both informative and eye-catching.
Student Interviewer/Researcher
Veterans History Project Collection and Digitization
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Organized and conducted Zoom and phone interviews with 8 different United States military veterans.
- Documented veterans' experiences serving in U.S. Armed Forces.
- Prepared and transferred completed interviews onto flash drives for submission to Library of Congress.
Education
Master of Arts in History And Critical Heritage - Public History
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2025
Bachelor of Arts in History - Digital History
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2023
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Written and Oral communication
- Critical Thinking
- Research and analysis
- Historical Research
- Qualitative Analysis
- Fact-checking
- Transcription
- Wordpress - Basic
- StoryMap – Proficient
- Microsoft Office – Proficient
- ArcGIS – Proficient
- Adobe Creative Cloud – Proficient
- Zotero – Proficient
Timeline
Editorial Assistant
Professor Heather R. Perry, First World War Studies Journal
08.2024 - Current
Veterans Oral History Intern
State Archives of North Carolina
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Professor Oscar Lansen, HIST 1502: When Nations Go to War
08.2023 - 05.2024
Archaeological Field Student
Clemson Anthropology Department
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Research Assistant
Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground Historic Preservation Project
01.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Honors Thesis
Dr. Rod Andrew Jr., Professor of History
01.2022 - 12.2022
Student Researcher
Woodland Cemetery Preservation and Memorial Project Creative Inquiry
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Researcher
Digital History and Introduction to Cyberinfrastructure
08.2020 - 05.2022
Student Interviewer/Researcher
Veterans History Project Collection and Digitization
08.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Arts in History And Critical Heritage - Public History
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts in History - Digital History
Clemson University
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