Afton Logan
68 Benteen Dr
Summary
Experienced with leading educational tours and fostering meaningful interactions with museum visitors. Experience with artifact documentation, handling, and interpretation. Effective with interpersonal and written communication. Punctual communication. Task oriented with an organized work ethic. Experience in multiple museum/archaeological work environments; lab, field, and exhibition.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent
Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum
08.2023 - Current
- Developed interactive curriculum for young museum visitors and gave interactive and tours to guests and school groups
- Monitored security footage and ensured safety of artifacts and museum displays
- Conducted condition reports and maintained display maintenance
Writing Tutor
Southern Adventist University Writing Center
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted students with drafting, editing, and creating academic essays, speeches, creative works, and resumes
- Provided students with a comfortable environment to ask questions and raise concerns
- Visited classrooms and promoted the university's writing resources
Archeology & Collections Intern
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed three extensive three-week archaeological surveys in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park wilderness area to identify historic and prehistoric artifacts
- Worked with park collections
- Duties consisted of, but were not limited to, taking inventory and assessing items for damage, photography, organization, cataloging, and research
- Traveled to the Midwestern Archeological Center and the North Dakota Heritage Center to assist with lab and archival work and learn about federal and state facilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05-2026
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Subject matter expertise
- Visitor education
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Artifact handling
- Ancient & modern languages
- Public speaking
- Presentation development
Languages
German
Intermediate (B1)
Greek (Koine)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Archeology & Collections Intern
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
05.2024 - 09.2024
Docent
Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum
08.2023 - Current
Writing Tutor
Southern Adventist University Writing Center
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
Southern Adventist University
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