Raven Willoya-Williams

Work History

Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Kenai, AK

12.2019 - 04.2020

Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Kenai, AK

05.2018 - 11.2018

Worked at K'Beq, gave tours and learned proper source materials.
Gained cultural knowledge of Dena'ina people such as historical sites, stories, language courses 1 and 2 and all Yaghanen program dance and drum practices.
Demonstrated continuous knowledge acquisition via Intern Report to supervisors upon completion of internship.

Daggeyi Internship Program, Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Kenai, AK

09.2016 - 07.2018

Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
Supported planning and coordination of Daggeyi Internship Program and associated activities.
Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
Conducted research and analyzed data to inform program decisions.
Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers.
Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.

Applied Archaeology International

Esperence, West Australia

10.2015 - 12.2015

Explained cultural, physical and social development of humans based on data compiled from literature and field research.
Observed government agencies, private organizations and communities regarding proposed programs, plans and policies and potential impacts on cultural institutions, organizations and communities.
Conducted archaeological digs, taking care to preserve chert, tools and other artifacts for further review.
Participated in conducting and publishing academic findings and research for scholarly articles and journals and presented findings at conferences to highlight, discuss and debate project results.

Student Conservation Association

Moose Pass, AK

05.2015 - 10.2015

Enhanced knowledge of Dena'ina culture by participating in field studies and observing professional Archaeological work.
Explained cultural, physical and social development of humans based on data compiled from literature and field research.
Built lasting professional relationships with fellow archaeologists through information sharing and effective communication, promoting advancements in field through collaboration and collective research.
Demonstrated continuous knowledge acquisition in areas of cultural and geographical history.