Temesgen Kelecha
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Experienced in challenging environments, such as the deserts of Afar in Ethiopia and Lake Turkana in Kenya, with a strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multinational teams. Proficient in planning and organising fieldwork, identifying archaeological and paleontological findings, and interpreting data. Skilled in using advanced tools like GIS data, aerial photography, Microsoft Office, GPS, and Total Station applications to locate excavation sites and document findings. Committed to advancing archaeological research through meticulous documentation and curation of artifacts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Archaeology/Paleoanthropology Curator
Ethiopian Heritage Authority
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
2017.08 - Current
Developing and organizing new collections with research teams.
➢ Maintaining the recording, labeling, and cataloguing of each specimen.
➢ Providing educational and research facilities.
➢ Ensuring that collections are properly preserved.
➢ Developing archaeology and palaeoanthropology curation training for different stakeholders.
➢ Presenting the major findings of our ancestors, including “Lucy” (Australopithecus Afarensis), to local and international officials.
➢ Storing unpublished human remains securely and preserving data protection.
➢ Facilitating a good working environment for researchers.
➢ Publishing collection catalogs.
➢ Preparing casts of the human remains with cast and moulding experts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology and Heritage Management
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2010.09 - 2012.06
Master of Arts - Archaeology
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019.09 - 2021.11
Doctor of Philosophy - Archaeology
University of Exeter
Exeter 2023.01 -
Skills
- Working in difficult environments (such as in the deserts of Afar in Ethiopia and Lake Turkana areas in Kenya), with multidisciplinary, multinational teams of various competencies, translating, communicating between different teams, and always working in a team spirit
- Planning and organizing field work
- Identifying findings, such as lithic artifacts, faunal remains, and other archaeological and paleontological remains
- Examining, documenting, and interpreting data and curating findings
- Field excavation techniques
- Locating suitable excavation sites using aerial photography, satellite imagery, and GIS data
- Sketching, photographing, and other related works such as accessioning, cataloging, and organizing archaeological and paleoanthropological remains
- Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, GPS, and Total Station applications
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Amharic
Native
Tigrigna
Intermediate
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Archaeology
University of Exeter
2023.01 -
Master of Arts - Archaeology
Addis Ababa University
2019.09 - 2021.11
Archaeology/Paleoanthropology Curator
Ethiopian Heritage Authority
2017.08 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology and Heritage Management
Addis Ababa University
2010.09 - 2012.06