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Megan McCauley

Casselberry,FL

Summary

Skilled academic who excels in cultural resource management and fostering youth engagement by implementing innovative programs that significantly enhanced community involvement. Collaborative leadership and historical research skills learned on the job have consistently driven project success, demonstrating a proven track record in both educational and archaeological fields.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Coordinator

My True Prosperity
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with high school aged youth, fostering supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Enhanced youth engagement by designing and implementing creative programs and events.
  • Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
  • Coordinated special events that fostered positive relationships among community members and organizations.
  • Supervised and planned activities and events for large groups.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteers to support various initiatives and activities.
  • Managed 10 BMFI admins and 30 interns while collaborating with other internship programs to coordinate final presentation details for all BMFI programs.
  • Gathered mentors and guest speakers.

Grant/Proposal Writing

Contract
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with grant proposal writing and budget planning, facilitating acquisitions of necessary resources for 3 internship programs.
  • Assisted in grant proposal writing efforts leading to increased funding opportunities for nonprofits.
  • Contributed to grant proposal writing efforts by providing accurate financial data and projections required for funding applications.
  • Assisted in grant proposal writing efforts securing funding for 3 internship programs.

Impact & Communications Director

FPP Coalition
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging for announcements.
  • Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
  • Wrote content for newsletters and events pages.
  • Attended conferences, Zoom meetings, and planning committees.
  • Grant writing.
  • In communication with board members, funders, sponsors, and over 100 members of coalition.

Humanities Director

FPP Coalition
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Attended Zoom meetings.
  • Contacting members of coalition.
  • Created Newsletters and events pages.
  • Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

*Title change in May of 2023*

BMFI & Hospitality Internship Facilitator

FPP Coalition
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with high school aged youth, fostering supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
  • Fostered inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
  • Delivered high-quality training sessions.
  • Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
  • Led virtual training sessions using web-based platforms while maintaining high levels of participant interaction and engagement throughout event duration.
  • Managed team of 10 BMFI admins and 30 interns while collaborating with other internship programs.
  • Gathered mentors and guest speakers.

*Recurring title held during time at FPP*

Archaeological Crew Chief/Student Mentor

Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
  • Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
  • Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
  • Mentored junior crew members, fostering supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Phase I archaeological survey.
  • Phase II excavation.
  • Locating and recording sites.
  • Subsurface testing.
  • Prehistoric and historic site research.
  • Site inventory analysis.
  • Wrote project report section.
  • Surface reconnaissance.
  • Feature removal.
  • ARPA and NAGPRA compliance surveys.
  • Determined site boundaries.
  • Investigation of multi-component historic and prehistoric sites.
  • Assisted principal investigator with running archaeological investigations.
  • Assisted in teaching field methodology.
  • Supervised crews.
  • Obtained secret level security clearance.

Sponsor: 45th Space Wing, United States Space Force, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

Archaeology Field/Lab Technician Intern

Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Phase I archaeological survey.
  • Phase II excavation.
  • Locating and recording sites.
  • Subsurface testing.
  • Prehistoric and historic site research.
  • Site inventory analysis.
  • Wrote project report section.
  • Surface reconnaissance.
  • Feature removal.
  • ARPA and NAGPRA compliance surveys.
  • Determined site boundaries.
  • Investigation of multi-component historic and prehistoric sites.
  • Obtained secret level security clearance.

Sponsor: 45th Space Wing, United States Space Force, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

Archaeology Field Technician

Customs & Border Protection Facilities Arch Survey
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
  • Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
  • Minimized potential hazards through adherence to safety guidelines during all field assignments.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Phase 1 archaeological survey.
  • Archaeological reconnaissance survey.
  • Subsurface testing.
  • Locating and recording sites.
  • Collecting field data.
  • Water management district and United States Army Corps of Engineers permits support.
  • NEPA support.

Agency: Cultural Resources Management Office, Space Launch Delta 45, United States Space Force, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida

Office Assistant (Part-Time)

American All Secure
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
  • Contributed to positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
  • Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems.

Education

Certificate - Crime Scene Investigation

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2023

Certificate - Death Investigation

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
2023

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Youth Engagement
  • Teaching
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Relationship Building
  • Fieldwork Planning
  • Historical Research
  • Cultural Resource Management
  • Project Management
  • Document Management
  • Archaeological Theory
  • Collaborative Leadership

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Coordinator

My True Prosperity
04.2024 - Current

Grant/Proposal Writing

Contract
08.2023 - Current

Impact & Communications Director

FPP Coalition
05.2023 - 08.2023

Humanities Director

FPP Coalition
08.2022 - 05.2023

BMFI & Hospitality Internship Facilitator

FPP Coalition
06.2022 - 08.2023

Archaeological Crew Chief/Student Mentor

Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project
01.2022 - 04.2022

Archaeology Field/Lab Technician Intern

Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project
01.2021 - 04.2021

Archaeology Field Technician

Customs & Border Protection Facilities Arch Survey
01.2021 - 04.2021

Office Assistant (Part-Time)

American All Secure
08.2015 - 08.2021

Certificate - Crime Scene Investigation

University of Central Florida

Certificate - Death Investigation

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Central Florida
Megan McCauley