Tabatha Keton

Experience

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  Choctaw Nation

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Historic Preservation Department Intern

  I conducted research on the location of ancestral sites to be documented by the GIS staff. This involved extensive internet and book research in conjunction with locating sites on old maps and translating this to current locations. I transcribed handwritten documents into word documents.

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  Siraya Cultural Revitalization

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Researcher

  I worked in the office, visited ancestral sites, and spoke at the Youth Leadership Conference

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  Texoma Council of Governments

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  Economic Development, GIS, Waste Management Intern

  Grant writing, I conduct the research and prepare graphics and narrative for economic development projectsLed the intern team on the Kids Matter, region wide projectWorked in GIS for addressing and zoning changesTax returned certified for the VITA Income Tax Return Program

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  Chahta Foundation

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Grant Writing Intern

  Grant writing, research to prepare for grants, budget, community engagementI also assist with the digital story telling project with the Choctaw elders.

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  Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

  May 2016 - Sept 2018

  Grant Coordinator

  Located funding opportunities and created grant applications for numerous Choctaw Nation departments. Provided post-award assistance to grant directors, GIS mapping, graphic design projects, and research support.Funded Grant Applications:2016 NEA Art Works: Media Arts2016 IMLS Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services2017 USDA Rural Business Development Grant2017 USDA Rural Housing Preservation2017 FEMA Tribal Homeland Security2018 FEMA Tribal Homeland Security2018 DOJ-COPS2018 DOJ-BJA Tribal Courts Assistance Program and Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention ProgramAssisted Successful Grant Applications:Coordinated 2017 DOJ CTAS application submission - awarded 4 out of 5 Purpose AreasCoordinated 2018 DOJ CTAS application submission - awarded 3 out of 3 Purpose AreasDOI Tribal Historic Preservation OfficesDOI NAGPRA-RepatriationUnfunded Grant Applications:DOJ CTAS-COPS HUD Indian Community Development Block GrantNEA Art Works: Media Arts Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2020

  Grant Writer
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  Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

  Jul 2020 - now

  Analyzed marketing campaigns, created reports, and presented findings. Analyzed Choctaw Nation audiences across multiple channels including digital avenues and print media. Researched best practices in marketing, data analytics, data visualization, and data security across various industries in order to provide relevant and effective recommendations.

  • Communications Manager for Legal and Judicial

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Market Research Analyst

    Jul 2020 - Mar 2023