Samantha Mackertich

Tour Guide at Charles Dickens Museum
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(386) 825-5501
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tour Guide
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Zine Officer and Editor of Blackbirds Poetry Society
      • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

      Zine Officer and Editor of the Blackbirds Poetry Society. Encouraged and organized visual and creative writing submissions to the literary magazine. Facilitated group discussions and votes of acceptance, edits, and ideal placement of each submitted work. Optimized zine layout, formatting, and presentation for clarity and communication of the theme. Assisted in organizing group events, socials, and outreach. Zine Officer and Editor of the Blackbirds Poetry Society. Encouraged and organized visual and creative writing submissions to the literary magazine. Facilitated group discussions and votes of acceptance, edits, and ideal placement of each submitted work. Optimized zine layout, formatting, and presentation for clarity and communication of the theme. Assisted in organizing group events, socials, and outreach.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Editor In Chief of Folio Literary Magazine
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

      Editor in Chief of Skidmore College's literary and visual arts magazine, Folio. Facilitated group meetings and events under budget. Encouraged submissions and recruited new members through visual and written communication (including posters, emails, live events, and social media presence). Managed group discussions on submitted works and edits on accepted pieces. Communicated edits, acceptances, and rejections with authors and artists in a clear, effective manner respectful of their creative integrity. Show less

    • Research Assistant
      • May 2018 - Mar 2020

      Received research funding to investigate high mortality and morbidity rates of children in the Bronze-Age site of Tell Abraq (UAE) using osteological and statistical analysis methods. Presented poster of research: “Reassessing Demography of the Bronze Age Tomb at Tell Abraq (UAE): Using Multiple Bone Elements from a Commingled Context” as 1st author at 2019 Bioarchaeologists' Northeast Regional Dialogue Conference• Analyzed and sorted hundreds of non-adult humeri, radii, and ulnae by side, age-at-death, and percent of bone present to determine MNI (minimum number of individuals)• Meticulously identified and recorded evidence of pathology, signs of trauma and taphonomy, and degree of growth plate fusion • Extensively researched cultural practices, environmental conditions, and previous archaeological findings of the site and surrounding region• Performed statistical analysis on data and created clear visuals and a poster presentation using Excel, Powerpoint, and R• Presented research as 1st author at Bioarchaeologists' Northeast Regional Dialogue Conference, Rowan University, October 2019Additionally:• Assisted sorting and preparing Native American subadult remains for repatriation and subsequent reburial at Harvard Peabody Museum • Sifted archaeological remains from site of Civil War Hospital at a Lake George, NY Show less

    • Laboratory Supervisor
      • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

      Oversaw and assisted students in the Skidmore College Osteology Laboratory; acted as proctor and tutor for Human Osteology, Forensic Anthropology, and Biological Anthropology courses; supervised tours of the labResponsibilities:• Open and set-up Osteology Lab with appropriate teaching skeletons and casts for students enrolled in Human Osteology, Forensic Anthropology, and Biological Anthropology to study human skeletal remains and casts of hominin fossils• Interact with students to encourage engagement and learning by answering questions about human evolution, bone identification, determining the age and sex of a skeleton, recognizing signs of pathology and trauma, and more using texts, illustrations, and demonstrations• Oversee safe, secure handling of the casts and remains to protect students and preserve the collection • Assist with grading coursework assignments from Human Osteology, Forensic Anthropology, and Biological Anthropology• Ensure remains are properly sorted and safely stored according to the guidelines and organizational practices of the laboratory Show less

    • Administrative Assistant
      • 2018 - 2020

      Provided superior administrative support for the Skidmore College's Anthropology Department Office. Responsibilities included greeting and directing visitors, ensuring efficient office equipment operation, providing technical support for students and faculty, organizing paperwork, filming for course promotions, and creating posters using Canva.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Usher
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

      Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Sell, verify, check IDs, and collect tickets at admission register • Sell, upsell, prepare, and serve large number of orders efficiently at concession stand • Greet customers and encourage loyalty by recalling preferences and offering recommendations • Uphold high standard of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations • Ensure security by checking bags for weapons and checking doors regularly • Provide assistance for patrons with special needs • Operate and maintain popcorn machine, commercial coffee brewer, ovens, and other equipment • Pleasantly answer questions and deescalate customer conflicts quickly and effectively Show less

Education

  • University of Cambridge
    Master of Philosophy, Human Evolutionary Studies
    2021 - 2022
  • Skidmore College
    Bachelor's degree, Physical and Biological Anthropology
    2016 - 2020
  • King's College London
    Health & Society Program
    2019 - 2019
  • Walnut Hill School for the Arts
    High School Diploma, Writing, Film, and Media Arts
    2013 - 2016

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