Emma Carter

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: emma.carter@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: emma-carter-archaeo

Summary

Seven years of progressive experience in archaeological conservation and cultural heritage management, specializing in Iron Age and early medieval Irish settlements. Led over 15 field expeditions, successfully integrating community engagement with advanced GIS and photogrammetry techniques for site documentation and preservation. Authored 10+ peer-reviewed publications on socio-cultural dynamics in prehistoric Ireland.

Experience

Senior Archaeologist & Project Lead, Archaeological Consultancy Services Ireland (ACSI) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2019 – present

• Managed and directed 8 large-scale archaeological excavations, ensuring compliance with National Monuments Service regulations and delivering projects 15% under budget.

• Implemented 3D photogrammetry and LiDAR scanning for high-resolution site mapping, reducing manual survey time by 25% and improving data accuracy.

• Authored comprehensive archaeological impact assessments for major infrastructure projects, contributing to the successful permitting of developments valued at over €50 million.

• Mentored junior archaeologists and field technicians, developing a standardized training program that enhanced team efficiency by 20%.

Field Archaeologist, National Museum of Ireland -- Dublin, Ireland

June 2016 – Aug 2019

• Participated in 7 significant archaeological digs across Ireland, uncovering and documenting artifacts from Neolithic to early modern periods.

• Conducted detailed artifact analysis, including typological classification and conservation recommendations for over 2,000 finds.

• Contributed to the development of public outreach programs, engaging with local communities and enhancing understanding of archaeological heritage for over 5,000 visitors annually.

• Prepared detailed site reports and stratigraphic analyses for publication in national archaeological journals.

Education

University College Dublin, Ph.D. in Archaeology and Anthropology -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2012 – May 2016

Trinity College Dublin, M.Phil. in Archaeology -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – Aug 2012

University College Cork, B.A. (Hons) in Anthropology and Celtic Studies -- Cork, Ireland

Sept 2008 – June 2011

Skills

Archaeological Methods: Excavation Techniques, Stratigraphic Analysis, Surveying (Total Station, GPS), Geophysics (GPR, Magnetometry), Conservation, Post-Excavation Analysis

Data & Software: GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS), Photogrammetry (Agisoft Metashape), CAD, Relational Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, R (statistical analysis)

Cultural Heritage Management: Impact Assessments, Legislative Compliance (National Monuments Act), Community Engagement, Site Interpretation, Risk Management, Grant Writing

Anthropological Research: Ethnographic Interviewing, Qualitative Data Analysis, Participant Observation, Cultural Theory, Social Archaeology, Historical Anthropology

Languages: English (Native), Irish (Fluent), French (Intermediate)