Anthropology graduate student · Wichita, Kansas
anvaughan@shockers.wichita.edu · Download CV (PDF)
I am a motivated WSU Anthropology graduate student with four years of relevant work experience. I am seeking professional connections in archaeology to broaden my network and pursue future job opportunities.
Organization · Observation · Analysis · Field experience · Works well under pressure
Archaeological excavation methods · Anthropological observation and analysis · Disbinding · Archival preparation · Metadata analysis
Master’s Degree in Anthropology – Wichita State University, expected 2028
Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology – University of North Texas, 2025
Minor in Art History – UNT, 2025
Applied Anthropology Certificate – UNT, 2025
Researched projects, including creating an informational slideshow for the 2025 Etzanoa excavation to inform programmers as they created a virtual reality map of the site.
Assisted the NAGPRA coordinator in managing sensitive collections, sorting through records, and preparing letters for tribes.
At this field school, I learned the basics of participating in an archaeological dig. Learned how to document and organize artifacts found in the field. I also learned to analyze soil samples and identify changes in soil.
I worked at the front desk, which included communicating with clients, scheduling appointments, and analyzing legal documents for mistakes related to low-cost mediation cases. This role allowed me to develop my organizational skills and attention to detail while working in a dynamic environment.
I spliced and disbound old newspapers for scanning and digitization. Also worked on metadata analysis for organizing and preparing to convert into a PDF format for search on the website.
In this internship, I was responsible for increasing the check-out retention among the school’s students. I applied my anthropological knowledge to organize the library to better suit the school’s culture. Some projects I worked on organizing the graphic novels to be more accessible and organizing the Spanish section for ESL students.
I was the manager for two locations at Grapevine Mills and Parks at Arlington Mall. I led a team of 5-6 people at both locations. Hired and trained new employees and stocked the store.