Candace Hillier
Carleton Place,Canada
Summary
Hardworking and skilled museum professional with a proven track record in researching and assessing Canadian prehistory and history. Impassioned archaeologist with a methodical approach to collecting and reviewing diverse data to advance understanding of human development. Possesses excellent public speaking skills for effective communication with visitors and the community, creating entertaining and educational experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Educator
Self Employed Author
09.2012 - Current
- Designed and implemented history and art curricula, incorporating museum field studies
- Organized educational workshops and community learning experiences
- Conducted in-depth historical research, developing materials for educational use
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Museum Technician
Nova Scotia Museum/Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
09.2005 - 11.2015
- Classified and assigned registration numbers to artifacts and supervised inventory control.
- Used preservation and conservation techniques to protect artifacts and collections.
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements, and cultural importance of each piece.
- Coordinated museum tours and courses to share museum exhibition expertise with general public.
Archaeologist
Various Organizations
06.2002 - 11.2015
- Managed a collection of 50,000+ artifacts, ensuring proper documentation and conservation
- Excavated, surveyed and analyzed artifacts for the preservation of cultural significance
- Explained cultural, physical and social development of humans based on data compiled from literature and field research.
- Maintained compliance with recordkeeping standards, documentation processes and requirements.
Education
Diploma - Heritage Resources/Museum Studies
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, NL05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology/Archaeology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL 05.2002
Skills
- Special education
- Subject matter expertise
- Project-based learning
- Creativity and innovation
- Program development
- Curriculum development
- Adaptive learning
- Volunteer management
- Community partnerships
- Historical research
- Site surveying
- Public outreach
Timeline
Professional Educator
Self Employed Author
09.2012 - Current
Museum Technician
Nova Scotia Museum/Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
09.2005 - 11.2015
Archaeologist
Various Organizations
06.2002 - 11.2015
Diploma - Heritage Resources/Museum Studies
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology/Archaeology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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