Tracey McGarry
Queens
Summary
To use my background and experience in research, history, and anthropology to further my personal education and assist others in discovering history.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bioarcheological Human Remains Processing Volunteer
New Paltz Anthropology Department
New Paltz
01.2022 - Current
- Handled and cleaned human bones recovered from archaeological sites managed by archaeologists associated with the New Paltz anthropology department.
- Cataloged and identified different bones and individuals.
Shift Lead
Walgreens
New Paltz
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Worked in a keyholder position to oversee daily operations of the store, managed cashiers and vendors, and assisted in ordering and receiving deliveries.
- Frequently the only manager on duty.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
New Paltz
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated the cash register and performed transactions for hundreds of customers per day.
- Stocked merchandise, assisted customers, and aided management.
Researcher
Historic Huguenot Street
New Paltz
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked directly with the Historian and Librarian and independently on projects at the National Historic Landmark.
- Directly responsible for identifying and cataloguing every headstone and epitaph in the Old Burial Ground.
- Used the PastPerfect Museum Software, previous intern research, and the historical record to compose a comprehensive list of gravestones that is now a part of the Historic Huguenot Street historical record.
Museum Shop Assistant
Historic Huguenot Street
New Paltz
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Operated the point of sales system and cash register in the Museum Shop.
- Interacted with visitors and answered their questions about the history of the site.
- Responsible for opening and closing the historic houses at the beginning and end of the day.
Archaeology Fellow
National Parks Service
Cambridge
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked independently and with other archaeologists and students to excavate the front yard of the Longfellow-Washington House National Historic Site.
- Identified and cleaned artifacts recovered from the excavation.
Organizer
March For Our Lives Queens Chapter
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Organized protests pushing for gun control in America.
- Published press releases and spread word of events.
- Helped lead the massive March For Our Lives NYC protest in March 2017.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Anthropology & Ancient World Studies
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz12.2023
Skills
- Historical research
- Archival research
- Analysis
- Interpretation
- Collaboration
- Preservation
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Archaeological research
- Excavation
- Processing
- Handling
- Anthropological research
- Social media promotion
- Marketing
Volunteer Experience
- Bioarcheological Human Remains Processing Volunteer, New Paltz Anthropology Department, 03/01/22, 06/30/22, Handled and cleaned human bones recovered from archaeological sites managed by archaeologists associated with the New Paltz anthropology department., Cataloged and identified different bones and individuals.
- Organizer, March For Our Lives Queens Chapter, 02/01/17, 07/31/19, Organized protests pushing for gun control in America., Published press releases and spread word of events., Helped lead the massive March For Our Lives NYC protest in March 2017.
Activities
Secretary, Pride Club, New Paltz, NY, 09/01/22, 06/30/23, Sent emails to members regarding meetings, helped plan meetings, took attendance at meetings, and helped manage the club.
Timeline
Shift Lead
Walgreens
10.2024 - 07.2025
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
03.2024 - 10.2024
Researcher
Historic Huguenot Street
02.2023 - 12.2023
Archaeology Fellow
National Parks Service
07.2022 - 08.2022
Museum Shop Assistant
Historic Huguenot Street
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bioarcheological Human Remains Processing Volunteer
New Paltz Anthropology Department
01.2022 - Current
Organizer
March For Our Lives Queens Chapter
02.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Anthropology & Ancient World Studies
State University of New York at New Paltz
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