Meaghan Dyer
Ladysmith,Canada
Summary
Seasoned Data Manager and Finds Specialist at Kirkdale Archaeology, adept in analytical and critical thinking, and communication. Excelled in managing high-profile heritage projects across Scotland, demonstrating exceptional organization and quality assurance. Proven leadership in community and academic settings, enhancing cultural awareness and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
Full-Time Parenting
, British Columbia
10.2021 - Current
- Dedicated time to the upbringing and care of two children during a personal leave period.
- Led COVID-compliant outdoor walking group under Scottish Buggy Club to provide safe space to support mothers.
- Acted as peer support for mothers under stress and isolation.
- Completed certification in birthing techniques to support local women during pregnancy and early parenting.
Data Manager and Finds Specialist
Kirkdale Archaeology
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
01.2013 - 10.2021
- Specialized in data management for significant Scottish heritage locations, including Holyrood Palace.
- Progressed data to publication level, conducted primary research, archived information, liaised with clients and the public, and wrote reports.
- Managed and supervised archaeological finds.
- Resident osteoarcheologist specialist.
- Managed collection and management of finds, developed primary and specialist records and reports.
Tutor
Self-employed
Scotland, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Tutored high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in English, history, human anatomy, and academic writing.
- Collaborated with Dyslexia Scotland to support dyslexic high school students.
- Specialized in guiding research, essay planning, critical analysis, and editing for graduate students.
- Facilitated individual student success, resulting in top class standings.
Course Convenor and Lecturer
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, U.K.
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Led the MSc Human Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy course, delivering lectures, lab sessions, and examinations.
Demonstrator and Tutor
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, U.K.
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Aided MSc and undergraduate courses on skeletal anatomy.
- Demonstrated course concepts through practical examples.
- Evaluated and recorded grades for course assignments.
- Guided students in completing their MSc dissertations.
- Directed a long-term project to catalog skeletal collections.
General Works Assistant
Headland Archaeology
Edinburgh, U.K.
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Executed excavation and survey projects across Scottish archaeological sites.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Archaeology - Prehistoric osteoarchaeology
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UNITED KINGDOM07-2019
Master's Degree - Human Osteoarchaeology
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UNITED KINGDOM06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies
Queen's University
Kingston06-2012
High School Diploma -
West Vancouver Secondary School
Vancouver, BC06-2008
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Directed
Accomplishments
- Innovative Initiative Grant, The University of Edinburgh, 2016
- Global Development Scholarship, University of Edinburgh, 2015
- Principal’s Career Development Scholarship, University of Edinburgh, 2015
- Dean’s Honour List with Distinction, Queen's University, 2012
Timeline
Career Break
Full-Time Parenting
10.2021 - Current
Tutor
Self-employed
09.2019 - 06.2021
Course Convenor and Lecturer
University of Edinburgh
09.2018 - 12.2018
Demonstrator and Tutor
University of Edinburgh
09.2015 - 08.2018
General Works Assistant
Headland Archaeology
03.2013 - 11.2013
Data Manager and Finds Specialist
Kirkdale Archaeology
01.2013 - 10.2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Archaeology - Prehistoric osteoarchaeology
The University of Edinburgh
Master's Degree - Human Osteoarchaeology
The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
West Vancouver Secondary School
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