Anna Kayes

Experience

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  Boston University

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Archaeological Field Assistant

  Conducted field research and assisted in excavations at the pre-classic sites of San Bartolo and Xultun in Tikal National Park, Guatemala.

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  Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History

  May 2011 - Feb 2012

  Document and archive artifacts throughout collections Conducted research for an exhibit examining corporate mineral extraction processes and environmental production impacts of cell phones

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Curatorial Assistant

    May 2011 - Aug 2011
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  Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  English Teacher

  Community English teacher and soccer coach in northeast India

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  BanharnJamsai Wittaya 1 Secondary School

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2012

  English Teacher

  Community English teacher and soccer coach in central Thailand

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  Putney Student Travel

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2022

  National Geographic Student Expeditions l New York Times Student Journeys l Smithsonian Student JourneysDesign, develop, implement, and lead experiential education programs for high school and middle school students in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa.

  • Associate Director

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2022

  • Expedition Leader

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2021
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  EF Educational Tours

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Regional Account Coordinator - International Travel

  Sales and customer service representative for New England territory

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  BRATTLEBORO UNION HIGH SCHOOL # 6

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

  Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
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  Forty One Film

  Mar 2021 - now

  Co Producer // Impact Producer // Sound Recordist

  Working in post-production on feature documentary, "Forty One", following the historic first platoon of female recruits through bootcamp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

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  Lindblad Expeditions

  Jun 2022 - now

  Expedition Leader

  While leading I oversee both vessel and land-based operations on National Geographic-Lindblad vessels in Alaska, British Columbia, the Columbia River Gorge, Cambodia and Vietnam.- Manage and support the on-board team of National Geographic field staff and experts- Collaborate daily with the Captain and officers to curate the itinerary - Facilitate cross-cultural communication and connection between ship and local hosts and outfitters- Ensure wilderness safety protocols met across operations- Manage all state and national park permitting reporting for the vessel- Deliver daily ship-wide presentations communicating logisticsHave also operated as on-board Naturalist and Assistant Expedition Leader in Iceland and Baja California Sur. Show less