Jared E. Renaud

email: jevinn@gmail.com

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Summary

Dependable, hard-working college graduate with experience in archaeological survey, historical research, GIS, data entry, and data organization, with a strong interest in archaeological fieldwork. Searching for opportunities everywhere in the US in order to further apply and develop established skills. References can be provided upon request.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History, Archaeology minor                                         May 2010

Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

GPA: 3.614

Technical Skills    

        ArcGIS 9.3

        Filemaker

        Google SketchUp

        Microsoft Office

        Python 2.6

Awards & Honors

• 2009-2010 Integrated Science Research Institute scholarship recipient through the National Science Foundation

• Dean's list recipient for three final semesters at Calvin College

Field School

Umm el-Jimal Project

Umm el-JImal, Jordan                                                                                 Jan. 2009

       Developed a 3-D, photogrammetric method for recording the site's architectural surfaces, while

documenting all progress and finds through digital media. Developed tutorial report of new methods

designed to educate following teams on work.

Work Experience

          Community Development Intern

        *culture is not optional, Three Rivers, MI                                                June 2010 to July 2010

• Networked with various partners to locate and collect research materials
  

• Evaluated local archival sources to determine their usefulness for future research

• Researched historical community background to assist with grant writing for a building project

         Research Assistant

        Calvin College Archaeology Lab, Grand Rapids, MI                                 Feb. 2009 to June 2010

• Processed archival box materials

• Managed and categorized original map documents

• Organized, prepared, and scanned various documents for online database

Virtual Reconstruction Staff Member

          Umm el-Jimal Project, Jordan                                                                 Jan. 2010

• Worked in a specialized survey team to implement methodology for 3-D documentation of site

• Gave daily progress reports with other staff members

• Collected GPS site coordinates for later implementation into GIS database

• Recorded findings in filemaker database

        Cataloging Intern

        Online Computer Library Center, Blackwood, NJ                                     June 2009 to Aug.2009

• Accustomed self to specific data entry guidelines

• Worked with extensive book database

• Learned MARC format to update Library of Congress records for newly published books

        Food Service Student Employee

        Johnny's, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI                                         Sept. 2008 to Dec. 2008

• Maintained store and prepared for closing

• Received and processed orders in a timely manner

• Stocked and kept track of supplies

        Library Volunteer

        Mount Laurel Library, Mount Laurel, NJ                                                 Aug. 2008

• Filed returned and requested materials according to set procedures

• Worked on consistent, self-set schedule

• Familiarized self with basic library operations

        Customer Service Representative

        Blockbuster Video, Mount Laurel, NJ                                                     Nov. 2007 to Aug. 2008

• Promoted and sold company merchandise to customers

• Ensured customer had excellent in-store experience

• Updated store line-up at designated times, according to set procedures

Other Achievements

• 2009-2010 Student Leader in Calvin College's Social Justice Coalition (Student Organization)

• Main coordinator for Calvin College’s 2009 Fair Trade Fair