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Tyler Langley

Elton,LA

Summary

Dedicated and dynamic professional seeking the position of Program Coordinator - Community Engagement at Native Governance Center. Leveraging a robust background in anthropology, cultural preservation, and tribal relations to drive program success, foster community engagement, and honor Indigenous sovereignty.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

NAGPRA Repatriation Assistant

California State University, Chico
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with academia and tribal stakeholders to ensure respectful rehousing and repatriation processes
  • Reading reports, scanning and updating documents
  • Going through artifact catalogs and repacking cultural affiliated materials
  • Working with project managers and student workers to find appropriated solutions to tasks
  • Working with Microsoft Office using Word and Excel

Archaeological Technician

University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced excavation accuracy by meticulously recording artifact locations and context during fieldwork
  • Streamlined data collection processes for more efficient analysis, utilizing advanced GPS technology and field mapping software.
  • Facilitated logistics, reconnaissance, and site planning under the direction of project leadership
  • Championed community outreach and collaboration with tribal elders to preserve ancestral knowledge
  • Required extensive use of Microsoft Word and Excel

Tribal Monitor and Cultural Preservation Officer

Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana
10.2014 - 07.2018
  • Orchestrated preservation efforts for Coushatta excavation and burial sites, ensuring cultural integrity amid development projects.
  • Spearheaded collaborative initiatives with tribal and governmental bodies to safeguard Indigenous heritage.
  • Improved efficiency in the department by streamlining documentation processes for accurate record keeping.
  • Conducted comprehensive site monitoring, data analysis, and geographical interpretation.

Education

Master of Legal Studies (MLS) - Indigenous Peoples Law

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Database administration and document organization
  • Program coordination and event logistics

Timeline

NAGPRA Repatriation Assistant

California State University, Chico
10.2021 - 10.2022

Archaeological Technician

University Of Louisiana At Lafayette
11.2019 - 12.2020

Tribal Monitor and Cultural Preservation Officer

Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana
10.2014 - 07.2018

Master of Legal Studies (MLS) - Indigenous Peoples Law

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

California State University - Chico
Tyler Langley