Curriculum vitae
Melissa S. Kimble
Arcata, CA 95521
Education Objective
Master of Science in Natural Resources: Environmental and Natural
Resource Sciences Option, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science: Geospatial Science
Option,Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA.
Completion Date: Spring 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology: Biological Emphasis, Humboldt State
University, Arcata, CA.
Completion Date: May 22, 2013
Independent and Group Projects
• “Alternative Fuel Planning,” group project to be completed for Environmental
Capstone course, H.S.U., May 2014
• “Wave Energy Conversion Pilot Project,” group project to be completed for
Environmental Impact Assessment course, H.S.U., May 2014
• “Grant Proposal for Network Analysis of the Trinity River for the Recovery of
Human Remains,” independent project completed for Grant Proposal Writing
course, H.S.U., Fall 2013
• “Geometric Network of the Trinity River,” independent project completed for
Intermediate GIS course, H.S.U., May 2013
• “E-Dating in the Online Gaming Community,” independent project completed
for Ethnography course, H.S.U., May 2012
Scholarships and Awards
• Presidential Scholar: Humboldt State University, Spring 2012
• Dean’s List: University of Alaska, Anchorage, Summer 2007
• “CCTHITA College Student Assistance,” Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska,
U.A.A., 2007
• “Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program,” Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska,
U.A.A., 2006
Relevant Experience
California Peace Officer
October 2011 – January 2014
Humboldt County Coroner’s Office Eureka, CA
Assist pathologist or forensic pathologist in documenting, transporting, and
collection of human remains.
Archaeology Dry Lab Assistant
Fall 2011 - 2013
Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
Assist with creation of the Zooarchaeology Bone Catalogue and the documentation
and identification of fragmented/whole faunal remains.
Simulation Dig Aide
April 2012
Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
Assist with documenting Faulk Site collection to incorporate into the H.S.U. catalog
for the Simulation Dig Site.
Archaeological Field Assistant
Summer 2012
Archaeological Field School Arcata, CA
Conduct excavations of Maya sites, collect and record artifacts, and
document/photograph sites in Northwest Belize for the Programme for Belize
Archaeology Project in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area.
Teaching Experience
Anthropology Teaching Assistant
Spring 2012
Anthropology Department, Humboldt State Arcata, CA
Assist Zooarchaeology professor in the facilitation and location of faunal remains for
processing and analysis. Graded tests and quizzes based on lectured material.
Lectured for a single class session on Archaeological Field Techniques and gave
students practical field experience for an additional class session in the simulation dig
of our “Fleshy Pit” at the Simulation Dig Site.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer
Spring 2012
Humboldt Anthropology Club H.S.U. Natural History Museum
Set up the Culture Booth and developed activities explaining “culture” to children for
our Community Outreach Anthropology Day.
Volunteer
Spring 2012
American Association of Physical Anthropologists Annual Meeting Portland, OR
Directed attendees to inquired locations while at a booth for the 81st annual meeting.
Related Activities
Member, Anthropology Club, H.S.U., Spring 2011- Spring 2013
Member, Geospatial Sciences Club, H.S.U., Spring 2014 - Present