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Tracey Hastings

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Self-taught and self-motivated independent genealogist with 27 years experience, and 2 years recent genetic genealogy experience. Organized, detail-oriented with excellent time management and critical thinking skills (sharpened by 17 years working as a Registered Nurse in high risk Obstetrics). Seeking a challenging opportunity in the field of genetic genealogy that will make a positive contribution to the lives of others.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

DNAngels
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in a high volume, volunteer organization that specializes in assisting clients who have taken a consumer DNA test and had a Non-Parent Expected (NPE) or other DNA surprise.
  • Works in collaboration with team of Search Angels to assist clients that desire to find their true genetic history.
  • Acts as a liaison for clients wishing to reach out to other consumer DNA testers who have been matched to them by various platforms, including, but not limited too, Ancestry.com, 23 & Me, GedMatch, via telephone, email, certified mail etc.

County Coordinator, Tioga County, New York

USGenWeb
08.2019 - Current
  • Non-profit, international project dedicated to digitizing, preserving and provided free online access to genealogical and historical documents for the public.
  • Coordinator and content creator/contributor for the Tioga County New York USGenWeb website, which can be viewed at https://www.tcnyusgenweb.com/
  • Effectively lead a group of volunteer content contributors for the project, each assigned a village/town within Tioga County, New York.
  • Local, on-the-ground research, reviewing documents and determining what content can be preserved for posterity.

Registered Nurse

Banner University Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
  • Highly organized and detail oriented, ensuring patient and staff safety on a busy Labor & Delivery floor operating in a large academic hospital.
  • Expert Charge Nurse, collaborating with multiple departments, managing a large team of nurses, surgical technicians, environmental services, organizing patient admissions, treatment plans, discharges.
  • Ability to multitask in high stress environment, collaborate both as leader and team member.

Independent Genealogist

Self-employeed
04.1996 - Current
  • Self-taught genetic genealogist, 27 years experience with online and in person research.
  • Personal NPE status discovered in 2021, utilized skills to solve own case.
  • Proved successful working cases involving adoptee's and NPE's, utilizing results produced by a consumer DNA test.
  • Highly proficient at building family trees on multiple platforms, including but not limited to, Ancestry.com, 23 & Me, FamilySearch, with the ability to learn new software applications and research techniques quickly.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Arizona Pima School of Nursing
Tucson, AZ
12.2006

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Database Searches
  • Documentation Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Recordkeeping
  • Time Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft products, Ancestrycom, 23 & Me, GedMatch
  • Proficient in WATO (What Are The Odds), DNA Painter

Memberships

  • The National Genealogical Society
  • The Newark Valley Historical Society, Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York
  • The Tioga County Historical Society, New York


Timeline

Research Assistant

DNAngels
10.2022 - Current

County Coordinator, Tioga County, New York

USGenWeb
08.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Banner University Medical Center
01.2007 - Current

Independent Genealogist

Self-employeed
04.1996 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Arizona Pima School of Nursing

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