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Alyssa Lim

Alyssa Lim

Singapore,(none)

Summary

In order to broaden my practical experience in the field of conservation, I dedicated a year of my time between the second year and final year of my studies as a volunteer at the Durham Museum and Heritage Centre. During my time there, I gained hands-on experience in organizing artifacts, writing display descriptions and assisting visitors. This opportunity solidified my passion for conservation and instilled in me the desire to contribute further to the field. Moreover, I have archaeological experience as a Field Archaeologist Trainee from the Durham University Archaeological Department. During the two week excavation at Bishop Auckland in March 2022, I learnt essential skills such as mapping excavation trenches, cataloguing finds and building recording. I also gained a CIFA skills passport that contains more archaeological skills that I have picked up. Additionally, during the summer of 2022, I participated in the Gefrin project where I worked with Professor Sarah Semple, Dr Tudor Skinner and Dr Brian Buchanan. Through that, I used geophysics to map out future excavation spots in the area. These experiences enriched my understanding of conservation practices and fueled my enthusiasm for actively participating in the preservation and discovery of heritage sites.


Beyond my academic pursuits, I have engaged in various extracurricular activities and hobbies that have honed my skills and enriched my understanding of storytelling and visual arts. As the Head Editor for the upcoming short film “Pandora's Glocks” under Durham University's Film Society, I led a team of editors and oversaw the editing process, including action scene composition, colour grading and audio editing. This made me more proficient in using filmmaking software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Audacity. Additionally, I have cultivated my creativity through hobbies such as creating fan edits of television shows, particularly in the action genre.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Field Archaeologist Trainee

Durham University
Durham, Durham
03.2022 - 03.2022

Excavated Bishop Antony Bek's chapel and Auckland castle walls for 15 days as part of my course. Learnt how to process Finds such as 17th Century Pottery, learnt how to reconstruct destroyed pillars through drawing. And learnt how to analyze the layout of a trench.


By the end of those two weeks, I was able to explain verbally or in written form the process by which site formations such as fills, layers, structures and natural deposits were derived. I also learnt the concept of physical and chronological stratigraphy as well as the methods of recording a trench sequence. Moreover, I picked up skills such as context sheet recording, site photography, section drawing, artefact recovery and learnt how to draw artefacts and create a location using a vector program.



Freelance Editor

Myself
York, North Yorkshire
12.2022 - Current
  • Specialized in making fan edit trailers and fan edit action edits
  • Below are some of the edits that are posted on Twitter and on YouTube
  • https://x.com/Alytlou2ellie/status/1700551206828200161?s=20
  • https://x.com/Alytlou2ellie/status/1698080917305385352?s=20
  • https://x.com/Alytlou2ellie/status/1617363719117484034?s=20
  • https://x.com/Alytlou2ellie/status/1620107446672035841?s=20
  • https://x.com/sapphicinpain/status/1619477924456833024?s=20
  • https://x.com/Alytlou2ellie/status/1682304752036741120?s=20
  • https://x.com/Alytlou2ellie/status/1665951300847124481?s=20
  • Brainstormed topics and issues to come up with fresh and creative ideas.

Head Editor

Durham University Film Society
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • For the upcoming Short Film \'Pandora\'s Glocks.\' Responsible for putting together the short filmwhich will include colour grading, audio mixing and image processing.

Volunteer

04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Helped to maintain the museum by organizing the displays
  • Also assistedwith the front desk.

Waitress

Coto Restaurant
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Managed the drinks counter, communicated with customers about their foodorders and their reservations.

Intern

Autism Resource Centre/ Pathlight School Singapore
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Assisted teachers with their classes and helped to manage the students
  • Taught some of the students how to readand write
  • Also helped to organize extra-curricular activities.

Trainee archaeologist

Professor Sarah Semple. Dr Brian Buchanan,
Durham, Durham
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Analysed and evaluated social data for use in scholarly publications or research papers.
  • Planned and performed aerial photographic surveys to collect data in form of imagery.
  • Compiled data from satellite imagery, survey data and aerial photographs to produce maps and charts.
  • Generated high-quality GIS reports by compiling large quantities of data.
  • Recorded exact position of specific features, updating digital form with survey data.
  • Learnt how to set up a total station over a known point, calibrate GPS, survey and check data consistency for a site, building or land survey
  • Assisted in the systematic collection of geophysical data for archaeological imaging and mapping.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology and Ancient History

Durham University, Durham
10.2020 - 06.2023

I have a profound interest in human history and the importance of preserving cultural heritage, with a particular focus on Classical and Eastern European heritage. During my undergraduate studies at Durham University, I specialized in Classical heritage, specifically Ancient Rome from the 1st Century BC to the 2nd Century AD. My final year dissertation was about the under-representation of mythological women on Roman Sarcophagi and it allowed me to explore the theme of death in the myths of Medea and Persephone, the role of women in ancient society and the historical context in which the Sarcophagi were created. Furthermore, I have nurtured a passion for Eastern European heritage, spanning from 8th century Russia to 12th Century Russia through my exposure to diverse cultures while growing up in Singapore, befriending people from Russia and Ukraine and reading extensively about their cultures. Through interactions with them, I have developed a nuanced understanding of the importance of cultural preservation and the role it plays in fostering mutual understanding and respect.

Master of Science - Archaeology

University of York, York
09.2023 -

Skills

  • Audio and Video editing using Adobe Premium Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Imovie, Audacity
  • Creative Writing
  • Communication
  • Museum and Site Planning
  • Archaeology (Excavation, Geophysics and Stratigraphy)
  • Multi-camera editing
  • Syncing and narration
  • Creative collaboration
  • Motion and Premier Pro mastery
  • Colour correction knowledge
  • Sound editing proficiency
  • Video production oversight
  • Colour correction knowledge

Interests

Interests and Achievements, I am interested in archaeology and museum work and have field and voluntary experience that involved organizing thedisplays. I am also interested in video editing and have recently been offered the role as Head Editor for an upcomingShort Film with my University\'s Film Society. I have also made several other edits for the Save Warrior Nun Campaignon Twitter. Moreover, I am interested in writing and looking forward to write for gaming websites as a freelancer.

Languages

English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate

Timeline

University of York - Master of Science, Archaeology
09.2023 -
Trainee archaeologist - Professor Sarah Semple. Dr Brian Buchanan,
06.2023 - 07.2023
Head Editor - Durham University Film Society
06.2023 - 06.2023
Freelance Editor - Myself
12.2022 - Current
Volunteer -
04.2022 - 06.2022
Field Archaeologist Trainee - Durham University
03.2022 - 03.2022
Durham University - Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology and Ancient History
10.2020 - 06.2023
Waitress - Coto Restaurant
01.2020 - 04.2020
Intern - Autism Resource Centre/ Pathlight School Singapore
01.2019 - 03.2019
Alyssa Lim