McKenna Williams
Salem
Summary
Skilled Archaeological Technician bringing expertise in field excavation, laboratory analysis, and research documentation. Experience includes comprehensive archaeological site evaluation, artifact recovery and preservation, as well as preparing detailed reports of findings. Strong ability to work collaboratively with team members while also possessing knowledge of modern surveying technologies and GIS applications. Noted for significant contributions to understanding local history through careful investigation and interpretation of artifacts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Archaeological Technician
International Archaeology
Tamuning
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Acted as supervisory archaeological monitor on construction and MEC removal projects.
- Conducted cultural resource management work around the island of Guam.
- Conducted pedestrian surveys, including through rough terrain.
- Prepared field forms and recorded findings.
- Helped preserve and catalog artifacts.
Archaeological Technician (Intern)
US Army Corps of Engineers
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted cultural resource management work across the Willamette Valley.
- Conducted pedestrian surveys, including through rough terrain.
- Drafted and assisted with published reports.
- Utilized GIS to create maps and perform background research.
- Prepared field forms and recorded findings.
- Helped preserve and catalog artifacts.
- Dug approximately 100 shovel test pits.
- Assisted wildlife biologists and botanists in field surveys and data collection.
Research Assistant
University of Oregon
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Organize and identify skeletal remains in collections.
- Maintain and handle a large osteological collection.
- Supported grant writing efforts by compiling relevant information and resources.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Collaborated with faculty and students on various research initiatives.
Archaeology Field Assistant
University of Oregon
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Recorded site information and compile it into an online database.
- Ensured excavation site safety while completing tasks promptly.
- Conducted pedestrian and auger survey of Walker’s Reserve
- Assisted in the creation of aerial site location and GIS maps.
- Organized and enter site data into a digital database using Excel.
- Conducted full excavation and recovery of a human burial site.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology with Archaeology concentration, Forensic Science
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon06.2024
Skills
- Archaeological monitoring
- Pedestrian survey techniques
- Data collection and analysis
- Public outreach
- Osteoarchaeology
- Zooarchaeology
Accomplishments
Shoshawna Umlor, Supervisor
US Army Corps of Engineers. Eugene, Oregon
shoshawna.m.umlor@usace.army.mil
Doctor Scott M. Fitzpatrick, Supervisor
University of Oregon. Eugene, Oregon
smfitzpa@uoregon.edu
Juan Monzón, Coworker
International Archaeology. Tamuning, Guam
678-481-2248
US Army Corps of Engineers. Eugene, Oregon
shoshawna.m.umlor@usace.army.mil
Doctor Scott M. Fitzpatrick, Supervisor
University of Oregon. Eugene, Oregon
smfitzpa@uoregon.edu
Juan Monzón, Coworker
International Archaeology. Tamuning, Guam
678-481-2248
Timeline
Archaeological Technician
International Archaeology
07.2025 - 12.2025
Archaeological Technician (Intern)
US Army Corps of Engineers
05.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
University of Oregon
09.2022 - 11.2023
Archaeology Field Assistant
University of Oregon
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology with Archaeology concentration, Forensic Science
University of Oregon