Deb Rotman, PhD, CAE

Experience

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  Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.

  Jun 2001 - Jul 2003

  Principal Investigator

  As a Principal Investigator in cultural resource management, I was responsible for all aspects of projects completed under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. In this capacity, I frequently worked with the Army Corps of Engineers, the State Transportation Cabinet, and Kentucky Heritage Council, among many other federal, state, and local agencies. I facilitated communication and interaction between those vested in a particular project, including our company, the client, field and laboratory technicians, historians, sound engineers, the media, and the general public, among others. I tracked all aspects of ongoing projects, including deadlines, time allocations, staff assignments, and project resources to assure quality products that were (ideally) on time and under budget. I was also responsible for complying with federal, state, and local regulations for conducting archaeology as well as execution of Memoranda of Understanding or Agreement. Completion of my duties required me to manage my time effectively, work on several different tasks concurrently, remain organized and detail-oriented, and communicate effectively both verbally and in written correspondence. Show less

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  Purdue University

  Jul 2003 - Dec 2005

  Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

  As an active teacher-scholar in the joint Department of Sociology and Anthropology, I was responsible for the annual archaeological field school in addition to teaching a 2-2 load during the academic year. I facilitated student engagement with the local community, presented a variety of public education and outreach lectures/activities, and collaborated with the local historical society and local libraries on relevant programming. I contributed to intellectual life in the department by attending seminars, lectures, and other scholarly events as well as shared my own research in these venues. I developed strong relationships with other departments and units on campus, particularly history and forensic science. I disseminated my research results on cultural landscapes of the Midwest through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. I also mentored Master's level and Ph.D. students as both a primary faculty adviser and secondary committee member. Show less

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  University of Notre Dame

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2020

  As Associate Professional Specialist, I was an active teacher-scholar in the Department of Anthropology. My historical and archaeological research focused on the ways in which nineteenth-century Irish immigrants in the US continued traditions from their homeland, incorporated new cultural norms and practices, and otherwise navigated their ever-changing social worlds. I involved students as active collaborators in the classroom, field, laboratory, and archives in both the United States and Ireland. Folklore, oral accounts, and community engagement were also central to this research endeavor.My extensive teaching experience includes: Archaeology & Culture; Introduction to Anthropology (four field; honors); Historical Archaeology (Grad/Undergrad); Fundamentals of Archaeology; Ancient Civilizations; Introduction to Human Evolution; Anthropology of Gender; Historical Archaeology of Irish America; Kinship and Comparative Social Organization ; Anthropology of Death (Grad/Undergrad); Lines of Difference: Cultural Constructions of Gender; Space, Place, and Landscape; The Irish Diaspora in America; The Global Irish; University Seminar (writing-intensive, freshmen); College Seminar (oral skills, sophomores); Local History (Co. Mayo, Ireland); and Genealogy (Research Methods in Heritage Studies). I have also taught many archaeological field schools that have included instruction in research design, archival research, field excavation, laboratory processing, ethical considerations, and technical reporting.I also mentored a number of students with their senior theses, facilitated their success in prestigious fellowships, and co-authored peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations with them.I was in this role as an Assistant Professional Specialist from January 2006 through June 2010 and as an Associate Professional Specialist from July 2010 through June 2020. Show less The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) energizes intellectual life on campus; gets students involved in research, internships, and creative endeavors; and facilitates applications for prestigious national and international fellowships. As the Faculty Director of this University-wide initiative, I provided leadership within the Center, in collaboration with the Colleges, and across the University in support of Notre Dame's mission to provide an unsurpassed education, its commitment to scholarly excellence, and developing programs in internationalization. In addition to teaching and scholarship, I was responsible for (a) the appointment and management of all members of the team; (b) all processes associated with Human Resources, including professional development and mentoring of team members; (c) all strategic planning, resource allocation, budget development, and financial management, including oversight of the annual budget and fundraising for the Center; (d) critical assessment of procedures, protocols, and programming, including substantial revision of existing or development of new processes as required; (e) collaborative partnerships with key constituencies on and off campus; and (f) developing national and international relationships that raise the profile of the University and enhance Notre Dame's academic reputation, such as with the Council for Undergraduate Research (Washington, DC) and the Undergraduate Awards (Dublin).My valuable accomplishments in this role are:• Cultivated four Rhodes Scholars in three years (2015-2017) after more than a decade without success• Achieved a record number of Fulbright student winners, elevating the University of Notre Dame from 25th on the list of “Top Producing US Student Fulbright Institutions” (in 2011) to 2nd. Show less I provided administrative oversight to the undergraduate program in anthropology, including (a) tracking of student progress within the major/minor and assuring completion of requirements for 350-400 students; (b) development of the teaching schedule to meet departmental curricular needs as well as fulfill service obligations to the College of Arts and Letters and the University; (c) mentoring of students in their professional development as emerging scholars, including assisting students with finding research/internship placements, writing grants to support their activities, choosing study abroad locations, and discerning their future career goals; (d) collaboration with faculty in all aspects of teaching, research, and mentoring of undergraduates in the program; (e) development of programming for students about grant writing, applying to graduate schools, and conference presentations; and (f) providing venues for student presentation of research results, including the annual spring departmental research exposition and an annually-organized poster session featuring undergraduate research at the American Anthropological Association meetings. I also served as the liaison between Anthropology and many other units on campus including other departments, various Centers and Institutes, the Registrar, Office of International Studies, First Year Studies, and Academic Services for Student Athletes, among others. I also facilitated interaction between the Department and entities off campus, such as the scholars who oversee our internships at the Smithsonian Institute and Field Museum, prospective students and their parents, and faculty in study abroad programs around the globe. The cross-cultural literacy and global perspective that is the hallmark of anthropology greatly enhanced my capacity to interact with these diverse populations. I also taught a variety of courses and conducted research on the historical archaeology of Irish America. Show less

  • Educator, Student Mentor, and Researcher

    Jan 2006 - Jun 2020

  • Stefanick Faculty Director, Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2017

  • Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Anthropology

    Jan 2006 - Aug 2011
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  Fulbright Commission Ireland

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Fulbright US Scholar

  I was hosted by the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Castlebar campus (now Atlantic Technological University) as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar during the 2015-2016 Academic Year. During the grant period, I developed the infrastructure for a multi-year, multi-institutional community archaeology project to examine landed estates in the Erris Barony of northwest County Mayo. Landed estates dominated 19th-century landscapes of western Ireland and daily life was shaped within this social, political, and economic system. Protestant landlords and Catholic tenants occupied the same geographical space, but inhabited very different worlds. Cottage clusters, known as clachans, were abundant on the Irish landscape, particularly in the west in the decades prior to the Great Famine. These tenant settlements were key loci of social reproduction and each household was embedded within the kin networks of the larger community. It was the clachan-dwelling population in the west of Ireland that was most affected by the Famine – the most traumatic event in modern Irish history and that which has most shaped the modern Irish landscape. Thus, this project illuminated both Ireland’s Famine-era past and contemporary history, historicity, and identity. Moreover, many of those who emigrated from Ireland to America in the mid-1800s came from clachans. Therefore, knowledge gained about these rural settlements is of significant importance to understanding domestic life not only in Ireland, but also the cultural traditions, beliefs, and practices that traversed the ocean along with peoples emigrating to the US.Taught Local History and Genealogy in the History and Geography Programme. Show less

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  Register of Professional Archaeologists (The Register)

  Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

  Executive Director

  In this role, I streamlined overall organizational workflow through excellent administration of operations, financial management, and Registrar business by acting as Executive Director. I employed my proven expertise to create opportunities for Registrants to develop connections and give/receive mentoring.Notable accomplishments for this role are:• Drove business success by enhancing affiliated societies program by 60%.• Boosted annual revenue by 23.7% through execution of robust strategies.• Ensured organizational growth by expanding number of our registrants by 22.9%.Other areas of significant contribution included Governance/Leadership:• Provided leadership in collaboration with the Board in developing organizational, financial, and program plans to achieve organizational mission• Supported the Board in its policy making and priority setting• Supported development and implementation of strategic plan• Supervised and supported the administrative team Register List Maintenance and Growth:• Monitored and evaluated Register registrations, financial and program conditions, and trends.• Managed grant programs, continuing professional education, and other efforts to support our growing community of professional archaeologists. Administration/Management: • Proposed and implemented management policies, procedures, and guidelines as are necessary to implement the strategic direction and policy decisions of the Board.• Executed written contracts and/or agreements as are necessary to assure the implementation of the purposes, goals, and objectives of the Register.• Responsible for the Register’s bookkeeping/accounting, registrant database for annual dues, and other financial matters, including accounts receivable/payable, preparation of end-of-month/end-of-year financial statements. Work with the Register’s accounting partner on financial compliance, annual tax filings, and other matters. Show less

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  Painted Klompen Publishing & Services

  Feb 2022 - now

  Author and Historian

  Completed the book, Grandpa the Cowboy: A Young Man's Journey through the American West (published August 2022). Manuscripts in development, From Ireland to America: Irish Immigrant Experiences in the US and a novel focused on 19th-century Dutch emigration.*Primary and secondary research, oral history interviews.*Manuscript development, writing, editing.*Social media, blogging, science communication.

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  Hacks/Hackers

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director of Operations

  Finance: AP/AR and vendor management. Tracking of revenue and expenses for individual grants and projects. Financial management of subcontracts and subgrants, both in the US and internationally. Financial reconciliations and reporting, such as EOM/EOY. Oversight of annual reporting, including 1099s, 990s, and organizational taxes. Collaboration with financial partners, such as external accountants. Administration: Oversight of insurance audits, such as for worker’s compensation, as well as annual renewals of policies to assure we acquire the proper coverage for our needs and at the best price. Oversight of essential business filings, such as for employer taxes, annual reporting to states, and other aspects of financial compliance. Provide information and support to the Board for their management of the organization. Problem-solving and team support.Human Resources: Investigated opportunities for health and retirement benefits for our team, made recommendations to the Board, and implemented chosen products. Preparation of contracts in consultation with project managers. HR onboarding, employment verification, timesheets, payroll, and access to work-related resources. Supervised junior accounting assistant.Notable accomplishments: Consolidated the organization’s financial tools for expenses and payments, including finding new vendors to better meet our needs and more economical digital tools with which to execute our work as well as oversaw the transition between the old and new systems. These changes have reduced errors and saved the organization more than $16,000/year, especially important for a small nonprofit. Investigated opportunities for investment to make significantly more in interest than was possible with our regular savings accounts. Also, helped develop an investment policy and strategic plan for the organization.This is a limited-term position. Show less