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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Shannon Barnett

Exeter,Devon

Summary

Professional individual who enjoys studying history, loves working with the public, and is enthusiastic about education. Punctual with an excellent work ethic as well as relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Tour Guide

St Nicholas Market & Air Raid Shelter Tour
Bristol, Somerset
10.2024 - Current
  • Fostered positive atmosphere with friendly and professional demeanour.
  • Assisted visitors by solving queries and advising how to get involved with the project if asked.
  • Managed large groups whilst maintaining order and interest during tours.
  • Conducted walking tours, ensuring physical safety of all participants.
  • Helped visitors feel welcome with friendly conversations, personal help and engaging stories.
  • Protected group members by following safety guidelines.
  • Monitored tour guests' behaviour and enforced site and tour rules.

Driver/Server

Kona Ice of Central Virginia
Mechanicsville, Hanover, Virginia
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Followed safe driving practices for safety of myself and other drivers.
  • Delivered customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Used personal knowledge of Spanish to communicate with customers when English language barriers were present.
  • Cleaned vehicle's interior and exterior to uphold health and safety standards.
  • Maintained professional appearance and excellent hygiene levels to uphold company reputation.
  • Interacted with customers to ensure a welcome atmosphere at my workstation.
  • Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues.

Volunteer

Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers Association
Walkerton, King William, Virginia
06.2009 - 06.2022
  • Aided in litter cleanups along the Chesapeake Bay watershed, from both land and water.
  • Interacted with the community to spread awareness about human impact on natural habitats and native wildlife.

Volunteer Animal Tech

King William Regional Animal Shelter
King William, King William, Virginia
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Carried out day-to-day duties such as maintenance of enclosures and health checks of the animals in the shelter's care.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Kept the kitchen, storage facilities, and animal kennels organized, clean, and well-maintained
  • Maintained missing animal reports and animal control records
  • Volunteered over 600 hours with organization, helping with general animal care and preparation for adoption.

Community volunteer

New Song Church
Mechanicsville, Hanover, Virginia
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Participated in mission trips to Georgia and Florida in 2017 and 2018 to aid in natural disaster relief.
  • Led an assigned group of elementary school children for a summer holiday activity program.
  • Participated in church volunteer days around the community in the form of landscaping projects and charity events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
08/2018 - 05/2023

Master of Science - Bioarchaeology

University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon
09/2023 - 10/2024

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Collaboration
  • Community service and outreach
  • Proficiency in Spanish
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Data analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • traveling
  • visiting museums and historic sites
  • reading classic literature
  • violinist

Accomplishments

    . member, International Thespian Society

    . former member, National Honor Society @ King William High School

    . Sanisera Archaeology Institute field school participant (June 2022)

    . SHARP (Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project) field school participant (July-August 2024)

Certification

Advanced Diploma: King William High School (2018)

BA Anthropology: Virginia Commonwealth University (2023)

MSc Bioarchaeology, Human Osteology: University of Exeter (2024)

Languages

Spanish
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Tour Guide

St Nicholas Market & Air Raid Shelter Tour
10.2024 - Current

Driver/Server

Kona Ice of Central Virginia
05.2022 - 09.2023

Volunteer Animal Tech

King William Regional Animal Shelter
07.2017 - 02.2019

Community volunteer

New Song Church
07.2016 - 06.2018

Volunteer

Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers Association
06.2009 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Virginia Commonwealth University
08/2018 - 05/2023

Master of Science - Bioarchaeology

University of Exeter
09/2023 - 10/2024

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