Thomas Hardy

Experience

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  Minaspata Archaeological Project

  Jun 2013 - May 2019

  Project Director

  Director and principal investigator for the Minaspata Archaeological Project, a multi-year international research project in Cusco, Peru, funded by the National Science Foundation- Led a team of 30+ international students and professional archaeologists through multiple phases of data collection over three years- Responsible for all aspects of project management and direction, including: - Project ideation, design, and proposal; - Securing over $43,000 in grant funding from a variety of public and private sources - Navigating government permits and compliance - Data collection - Database architecture and management - Logistics and supply purchasing - Personnel management and training - Balancing the competing needs of diverse stakeholders- Created ground-up relational database for data input, management, and analysis, integrating spatial and visual data through use of GIS and 3-D imaging software; trained specialists to collect and enter data using a form-based front-end interface- Trained over 30 student team members in archaeological research methodologies and mentored 10 students into advanced degree programs in Peru, the United States, and Canada- Research presented through a dissertation, 8 conference presentations, 2 sole-authored publications, and 3 multi-authored publications, all drawing on various quantitative and qualitative data points Show less

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  Pioneer Academics

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  Admissions Reviewer/Program Coordinator

  My role with Pioneer Academics was multifaceted: - I conducted interviews for student applicants and provide assessments on their strengths and weaknesses; - I reviewed applications for admission into the program at multiple stages and placed students within appropriate research concentrations, based on their interests;- I ensured that students had a positive experience while participating in the program.

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  Temple University College of Liberal Arts

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Adjunct Professor

  Primary instructor for writing-intensive seminar "Art and Archaeology of the Pre-Columbian Americas"- Designed curriculum and presented archaeological and art historical material in a small-group, discussion-focused setting composed of upper-level undergraduate students- Coached students through a semester-long written research paper, providing extensive feedback at multiple points during the process

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  University of Delaware

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Adjunct Professor

  Adjunct Professor of 150-student lecture course "Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology"- Designed full curriculum, lessons, class activities and assignments, and evaluations for all students- Lectured, graded tests and written assignments, and guided students through complex material

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  StudyPoint

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

  Private Tutor

  Online SAT/ACT Tutor and Writing Coach for high school students across the country.- Proactively assessed student needs, communicated with parents, and tailored curriculum based on assessment milestones- Improved student scores by over 180 points on the SAT and 4 points on the ACT on average

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  WizeHive

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2024

  As Learning & Development Specialist within the Education Services department at WizeHive, I drew on my deep experience as an educator and my knowledge of pedagogical techniques, combined with extensive familiarity with WizeHive's software products, to a multi-faceted role focused on both internal and client-centered educational goals.My duties and responsibilities included:- Training client organizations and their administrators on using their customized software configurations- Creating and improving internal and client-facing training curriculum and documentation (technical and non-technical) in written, video, and interactive formats- Researching and testing new product improvements and features and creating documentation on their abilities and procedures- Working with various teams to solve organizational challenges, including building institutional knowledge repositories, professional development, and improving onboarding processes for clients and employees Show less As Implementation Lead in the Professional Services Team, I:- interacted directly with new client organizations to help identify their program requirements;- configured WizeHive's customizable database and intake portals to satisfy those requirements;- implemented and optimized technical solutions;- refined those software configurations using internal testing and client feedback; and- served as the go-to expert for clients during the onboarding process on WizeHive's product. This role engaged in extensive project management, customer and client interaction, and technical problem-solving in a team-focused environment. It also involved relationship building with client organizations and time management, as I would often be involved in 10-15 implementation projects at any given time. Show less

  • Learning & Development Specialist

    Apr 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Implementation Lead

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
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  SkillPointe Foundation

  Nov 2024 - now

  Data Strategy & Technology Manager