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Language Revitalization
Language Archivist @ Seneca Nation of Indians
January 2023 - Present
Specializing in collecting, organizing, and digitizing all existing forms of spoken and written Seneca. Work directly with First Language Speakers to record speech when possible. Catalog new entries into Onödowa’ga:’ Gawënö’ to be utilized by language learners.
Document live speech in written digital form, secure variations in speech, and correct transcription progress.
Utilizing audio-editing software and annotation software such as ELAN and phonetic software such as Praat.
Memrise Resource Developer @ Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h | Seneca Nation
March 2022 - January 2023
Language resource development from funding provided by the Esther Martinez Initiative (Language Grant) in partnership with Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h & The Faithkeepers School.
Outline Seneca Language Study Sets on the Memrise platform and provide necessary translations/verbiage for learners
Review text for a fluent-speaking elder. Revise & make corrections after their finalization.
Reformat text for an elder to easily ready for a recording session
Record elder speaking relevant audio for Memrise construction
Edit all audio to input to Memrise platform
Store and post final units on local external, cloud storage, and Memrise platform online.
Language Apprentice @ Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ | Seneca Nation of Indians
February 2019 - January 2023
The Deadiwënöhsnye’s (They Protect the Language) Gëjóhgwa’ (group of people) Immersion Program seeks to revitalize Onöndowa'ga:' (Seneca), and in turn Haudenosaunee, language and culture through creation of an adult immersion program that will produce effective Onöndowa'ga:' Gawë:nö’ (Seneca language) speakers. This program is dedicated to providing adult learners the opportunity to exponentially increase their Onöndowa'ga:' Gawë:nö’ verbal proficiency through various teaching methods and practical applications. This program is also committed to increasing the understanding and knowledge of traditional Onöndowa'ga:'/Haudenosaunee cultural teachings through Onöndowa'ga:' Gawë:nö’ instruction.
Food Production
Experience with an ice cream churner, food markets, front-of-house duties, and catering.
Production & FOH @ Ice & Vice, New York, NY
February 2017 - January 2019
Responsible for ice cream production for in-house sale, catering, wholesale and nationwide distribution.
Ensuring a safe and clean kitchen are maintained each shift.
Inventory of ingredients for ice cream and mix-ins remain stocked and plentiful.
Upkeep of dishwashing, cleaning, and boosting positive morale.
Smorgasbourg Food Market Production @ Zia's Green Chile, Brooklyn, NY
Summer 2016
Prepped and assembled food stand for weekend market.
Installed, operated, and disassembled fryer.
Provided knowledgable service of Zia's Green Chile products to customers.
Food Sovereignty & Food Justice
Experience with working on a farm, partnering and advocating with indigenous communities in researching & implementing food policies.
Co-organizer & Co-Facilitator for Indigenous Food Sovereignty Gathering 2017 @ New York University
October, 28 2017
Coordinated proposal for event funding, facilitated conference calls, emails, budget hearings.
Secured date, location, speakers, food, and additional funding support.
Distributed press releases, social media awareness and facilitated event discussions.
Food Security Intern @ White Earth Land Recovery Project
Summer 2012
Responsible for day-to-day work on Native Harvest Farm, working directly with the indigenous foods of the White Earth Ojibwe people.
Coordinated community outreach for sharing traditional gardening techniques.
Assessed and developed a draft for a tribal food policy focusing on implementing traditional food systems within a tribal government.
Construction Management
Experience in facilitating project meetings, Star-Studded oral & electronic communicator, master organizer and project manager
Project Engineer @ Seneca Construction Management Corp.
May 2013 - Present
Organize and assist with construction completion on deadline and under budget. Duties include processing documents needed for contracting parties.
Planning and coordination between contracting parties. Planning and coordinating between contracting to ensure timely and safe working conditions.
Effective communication skills to ensure all parties can make the best decisions for project completion.
Notable Projects:
Buffalo Creek Casino 2013
Bush Road Housing Subdivision 2014-2015
Early Child Learning Center 2015-2016
Gas Well Plugging & Abandonment 2014-2015
Buffalo Creek Casino Expansion 2016
Environmental Field Technician @ Seneca Construction Management LLC.
October 2012 - May 2013
Responsible for investigating pollution sources, preformed laboratory tests, gathering samples of water and soil.
Prepared reports and communicated findings with clients. Utilized field equipment to test and analyze specific areas for pollution.
Evaluated effectiveness of implemented methods and presented results to employer and government entities.
Notable Projects
Escambia Wood - Pensacola
Water Treatment - Fort Benning , GA