Nancy Fichter

Experience

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  Michigan State University

  May 1993 - Jul 1995

  Lab Assistant

  •Developed DNA fingerprinting protocols using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technologies to aid in the identification of bacterial pathogens that attacks plants.•Used PCR thermocycler, spectrophotometer, electrophoresis.•Extracted and purified bacterial DNA.•Responsible for the maintenance of bacterial cultures and inoculation of plants.•Presented and discussed experimental results regularly with faculty members.•Extracted and purified viruses RNA.•Performed dot blot analysis of RNA and Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbant Assay (ELISA) tests.•Used polytron and spectrophotometer. Show less

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  Global 2000, Ghana

  Aug 1995 - Jun 1996

  Regional Supervisor

  •Worked with Global 2000, supervising the Nanumba District in the Northern Region of Ghana to eradicate dracunculiasis (guinea worm).•Supervised and trained approximately 1000 volunteers in disease prevention techniques.•Applied first aid to patients afflicted with guinea worm and supported staff at the local health clinic.•Organized and administered health program to promote eradication of guinea worm.•Composed quarterly reports for Global 2000 on my movements and activities.

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  Kenyons International Emergency Services

  May 2000 - Dec 2000

  Forensic Anthropologist & Mortuary Support

  •Assisted the International Commission of Missing Persons/Missing Persons Institute in Sarajevo and Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina identifying individual who disappeared during the ethnic conflicts (1992-1995) and to return the remains to families.•Provided anthropological and archaeological skills to the Bosniak, Republika Srbska, and the Croat Commission on Missing Persons during exhumations ranging from single burials to mass graves.•Assisted pathologists on site with post-mortem examinations by completing the anthropological determination of stature, height, sex, and ante-mortem pathologies.•Collected bone samples for mitochondria DNA analysis and composed weekly technical reports.•Composed weekly reports for KIES on my movements and activities.•Responded to Hurricane Katrina; primary responsibility was search and recovery of the deceased victims. Show less

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  Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

  May 2002 - Feb 2004

  Archaeologist

  •Responsible for managing archaeological resources at Fort Wainwright.•Conduct innovative research addressing archaeological resources on or predicted to be on Fort Wainwright.•Collaborate with the U.S. army to recognize potential impacts their mission will have on archaeological resources.•Develop alternative procedures to address conflicts, implemen preventive plans and report results.•Write section 106 NHPA reports and section 110 NHPA planning reports.•Participate in Army Alternate Procedures implementation•Select and supervise seasonal crew members. •Conducted original research addressing archaeological questions, interpreted results and prepared contextual studies.•Assisted the cultural resource manger and Fort Richardson’s archaeologist in planning and conducting section 106 and section 110 (of the National Historic Preservation Act) archaeological surveys.•Mitigate archaeological sites that may be in conflict with the Army’s mission.•Implemented archaeological policies and procedures established in the Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan from CEMML. Show less

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  University of Alaska Anchorage

  Oct 2003 - May 2004

  Adjunct Teacher and Visiting Lecturer

  •Class title: “Forensic Anthropology in Mass Disasters”: Examined forensic anthropology and its application in mass, natural, and man-made disasters.•Lecture title: “Introduction to Forensic Anthropology and the Importance of Paleopathology in Identification.”

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  Engineering Consulting Services

  Jul 2004 - Feb 2009

  Physical Anthropologist and Senior Archaeologist

  •Assisted with the excavation and recording of four historical cemeteries in Virginia•Conducted anthropological analysis and provided documentation on the excavated human remains •Wrote osteological analysis portion of cemetery excavation reports.•Delineated a suspected slave cemetery•Created anthropological analysis and skeletal excavation forms•Conducted phase IA surveys which determine probability of site locations and soil typing.•Conducted phase I surveys which are systematic ground surveys that includes shovel testing, landscape observation, and minimal artifact collection. Sites included a Civil War Confederate trench and defensive cannon pits in Fredericksburg, VA and a prehistoric camp site on the Cherokee reservation in NC•Conducted phase III excavations on a Civil War Union redoubt in Stafford County, VA. •Other responsibilities included field logistics, site mapping, database processing of site forms, and submittal of site forms to the VA Department of Historic Resources. Show less

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  Regime Crime Liaison Office, Baghdad Iraq

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2004

  Forensic Anthropologist & Morgue Manager

  Worked with a group of forensic experts collecting material evidence for the prosecution of members of Saddam Hussein’s Regime. Two mass graves were excavated totaling nearly 300 individuals.Responsibilities included:•Signing Chain of Custody’s for each individual as they entered the morgue from the field.•Maintaining secure storage of the human remains before and after analysis.•Verifying the analysis process was completed including cleaning the human remains, anthropological and pathological analysis of skeletal material, analysis of clothing and personal effects, DNA sampling, X-rays, and photography.•Securing the human remains for transportation from the morgue to temporary storage awaiting reburial.•Developing a catalogue system for the human remains and related artifacts from the site.•General Administration Show less

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  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2005

  Archaeologist

  •Develop Army guidance on NAGPRA issues•Support Army Alternative Procedures pilot projects, especially US Army Garrisons Alaska and Hawaii, Fort Sill, and Fort Hood•Assist AEC with annual Environmental Program Requirements (Dept. of Interior and Dept. of Army policy for funding environmental programs)•Provide expert technical advice in the interpretation and application of federal laws regarding cultural and historic preservation.

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  Sherman Bishop Farm

  Oct 2005 - May 2007

  Farm Staff

  Cared for Holstein calves and performed general cleaning duties

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  Global Disaster Management

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2010

  Forensic Anthropologist & Director of Field Operations

  •Responded to Hurricane Katrina by assisting St. Bernard Parish, LA search and recover deceased victims.•Lead field operations•Worked with local coroners to identify and search for persons missing since the Hurricane.•Scheduled National Guard soldier’s from Arkansas, EMT’s from Texas, and firemen from the Baton Rouge Fire Department, LA •Provided documentation of results to the St. Bernard Government.•Assisted with logistics.•Identified skeletal materials to verify if it was human vs non-human as well as victims from Katrina vs medical specimens Show less

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  Isalnd County Coroner

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2007

  Forensic Anthropologist & Deputy Coroner

  •Examined isolated skeletal finds: human vs non-human determination and ethnic determination•Compiled anthropological reports•Assisted with scene investigations•Assisted with Autopsies•General case administration

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  Cascadia Archaeology

  Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

  Osteologist & Lead Archaeologist

  •Conducted field work within the parameters of the Archaeological Treatment Plan for the Port Angeles Graving Dock Remediation Project•Identified bone fragments to determine if they were of human or non-human origin•Supervised archaeological monitors•Attended weekly meetings to discuss project’s progression and problem solve•Documented project through written and photographic records•Maintained field catalogue of artifacts•Presented report at Northwest Anthropology Conference Show less

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  Fichter Christiansen LLC

  May 2011 - Oct 2013

  Caterer & Market Food Vendor

  1. Catered for board meetings, small to medium business events, fund-raisers and church functions. 2. Sold artisan cinnamon rolls, baked goods, and vegetarian food at the Foothills Farmers Market in Cleveland County

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  Life Enrichment Center

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Chef and Dietary Manager

  LEC is a 501C 3 adult day care and health services facility for adults. As chef, I prepared and cooked nutritional meals for 65-80 participants daily. My responsibilities included ordering and purchasing of food and food related items, supervising volunteers, complying with food and safty regulations and empoweing praticpants by providing oppurtunities to assist with food preparation and light kitchen duties. As dietary manager, I provided nutritional meals to participants with special dietary restricitons, collaborated with off-site nutritionists to plan and implement menus, provided dieatry education to pariticpant and their families, and wrote health related articles. Show less

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  Conscience VC

  Oct 2013 - May 2017

  Care Giver

  Primary care giver and manager of estate for my mother who had Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism's

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  Laveer International School

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2024

  Chief Administrator

  Homeschool son from kindergarten until present.Organize and lead multi-faceted learing experiences for children K-18.Co-lead for 4-H science group.Past vice president of Hearts 4 Homeschool organization.Past activities coordinator for Cleveland County Homeschool Association.

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  Cleveland County Food Council

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2017

  Board Member

  Assisted in establishing a food network group that focuses on access to fresh and nutritious food, empowering citizens to make informed food choices, and support the overall food system in Cleveland County.

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  Foothills Farmers Market

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Local Food Coordinator (Community Supported Agriculture, Farmers Market Manager, & Outreach)

  Foothills Famers Market is a nonprofit organization that is a grower certified market providing community access to local food within Cleveland County and contributing to the local food economy. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Coordinator1. Developed marketing and promotional material to recruit members for the CSA2. Targeted local industries, institutions, and government for CSA membership3. Partnered with farmers to provide local produce and add-on products for weekly CSA pick ups4. Communicated with CSA members and farmers through a weekly newsletter5. Coordinated seasonal logistics and documented weekly share contents6. Coordinated drop offs, packing, and delivery needs for farmers and CSA members’ Kings Mountain Market Manager1. Partnered with the city of Kings Mountain to offer a unique county wide evening farmers’ market2. Actively recruited vendors to ensure a diverse mix and plentiful supply of locally-grown foods, value-added products, and artisanal hand crafted items3. Developed regular written communications to market vendors4. Co-lead mandatory vendor orientation meeting at the beginning of each market season5. Enforced policies & procedures governing market operations6. Scheduled market day entertainment and educational demonstrations for the Kings Mountain Market. 7. Collaborated with KM Main street to maximize network of local businesses.Kings Mountain Outreach Coordinator1. Developed partnerships with the faith based community, school groups and community members to ensure they have access to healthy foods2. Supported and assisted card services (debit and EBT transactions)Administration1. Worked cohesively with the Cities of Shelby and Kings Mountain2. Maintained accurate records and documentation3. Communicated frequently with the foothills farmers market board, vendors, farmer market members, customers and others to ensure seamless market operations. Show less

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  Cleveland County Kitchen

  May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Guest Chef

  Cleveland County Kitchen is a web based program emphasizing Cleveland County’s farm to table movement where farmers and chefs are highlighted each month. It is a collaboration between NC agricultural extension and Cleveland County Community College. I prepared and cooked dishes for several shows using the local ingredient of the month

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  Food Anthropologie

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Founder

  Food Anthropologie is a work in progress- where I share my love for food, culture, and conservation. I am building a community that shares my values and respect for the planet and all living species.

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  North Carolina Zoo

  Jul 2023 - now

  Educator 3- Guest Engagement

  Work with the guest engagement team, in the Conservation, Education, and Science department.1. Responsibilities include supporting park educators at investigation stations through logistics, relief, and communications with guests and management.2. Create and edit educational programs for public groups of all ages.3. Lead zoofari, a safari experience within the zoos African grassland habitat.4. Assist in maintaining and inventoring biofacts.5. I am also a member of the sustainability committee that is working to increase the zoos sustainability footprint and messaging. Show less