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ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH DEGREES
PROFESSIONAL
POSITIONS OWNER: Parker & Associates Archaeological Research, 1989 to present. Cultural Resource Management, archaeological and historical evaluations, research, analysis, mitigation, and educational programs. Direct teams of archaeologists in field and lab work. Provide cultural resource education programs for planning agencies and public groups. ARCHAEOLOGY WEB-MASTER: 1998 to present. Designer and author of the Central Coast Archaeology and Lake County Archaeology web sites (see URL listed above). These websites feature local archaeological events, special project reports, and educational opportunities. ARCHAEOLOGY INSTRUCTOR: 1995 -2008. Cal Poly and Cuesta College Extended Education. OWNER: Quantitative Systems, 1988 -1995. Director of development and sales of MINARK, Surfer, and NCSS (archaeological database, mapping, and statistical programs for microcomputers). Design database schemes for cultural resource management and research needs. PLANNING TECHNICIAN: 1990. San Luis Obispo County Planning Dept., Advanced Planning Division. Temporary stand-in for maternity leave staff. DIRECTOR: 1986-1989. South Central Coast Archaeological Information Center (UCLA). Maintained all archaeological site and report files for Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties. Designed computer database for archaeological site records, bibliography, and client records. Supervised student employees, client billing, budget, and acquisitions. Directed public outreach program. FACULTY MEMBER: 1988. UCLA extended education program. Taught "Archaeology and the Planning Process" for the Archaeological Certificate Program. MUSEUM PREPARATOR: 1986. UCLA Museum of Cultural History. Designed catalog system for historic photographic negatives from archaeological projects, assisted in cleaning and maintenance of archaeological collections. PLANNING COMMISSIONER: 1984-1985. City of Clearlake Planning Commission. DIRECTOR, ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL PROGRAM: 1984-1991. Cultural Heritage Council educational program. Received NEH Grant of $40,000 and $40,000 state matching funds. Directed all facets of program from developing curriculum, to hiring, training and directing staff, securing and budgeting funds, advertising and registration of students. ANTHROPOLOGY FACULTY MEMBER: 1982-1985. Yuba and Mendocino Community Colleges, Lake County, Calif. Taught introductory courses in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Land Use Planning. DIRECTOR, CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SECTION: 1981-1985. Environmental Systems and Service, a private environmental planning firm. Conducted cultural resource management evaluations for proposed development projects. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SPECIALIST: 1976-1979. Seasonal positions for various agencies including; Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Caltrans, and City of San Jose. STAFF ARCHAEOLOGIST: 1977-1979. Sonoma State University, Anthropological Studies Center. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS Dr. Parker has been a Registered Professional Archaeologist since 1985 and belongs to the following professional organizations: Society
for American Archaeology (member) Dr. Parker has received Awards of Merit for his interpretive work in archaeology from numerous civic clubs including; Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and Soroptimists. For his work in nominating 40 archaeological sites to the National Register of Historic Places and leading the public awareness campaign which culminated in the acquisition of these sites as a new state historic park, he received resolutions of commendation from the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the City of Clearlake, the Society for California Archaeology, the Cultural Heritage Council, and was nominated for the 1984 National Trust Honor Award. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE During the past 35 years, Dr. Parker has conducted numerous archaeological, historical, and ethnographic evaluations in conjunction with the preparation of environmental documents. He has worked in 30 California counties, representing all geographic regions of the state. He has been involved in more than 250 excavation projects, 200 of which he directed. While working with various agencies, Dr. Parker has developed cultural resource policy and procedure guidelines, performed environmental document review, prepared R.F.P.'s, and administered contracts. He has also conducted cultural resource workshops for city and county planners, supervisors, and educational institutions. He is skilled in the computerization of cultural resource data and was instrumental in developing the computerized archaeological data system used by the 18 National Forests within California. He has the ability to work well with people from all ethnic backgrounds and cultural affiliations. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Dr. Parker holds a California Community College Credential and has 7 years experience teaching in community colleges. He has developed curriculum and taught introductory courses in Anthropology, Archaeology, and Cultural Resource Management. He has taught both introductory and upper division courses in Archaeological Field and Lab Methods as well as given graduate lectures in Cultural Resource Management. His courses have been offered through Cuesta, Yuba, and Mendocino Community Colleges, the UCLA Office of Extended Education, Sonoma State University Office of Extended Education, and Cal Poly Office of Extended Education. His teaching experience extends to elementary and secondary schools where he is frequently called in to provide special programs on California's prehistory. Between 1983 and 1991, Dr. Parker developed and directed annual summer archaeological field school programs for Jr. and Sr. High school students and adults. He has received commendations for his educational work from the Lake County Office of Education and the Native American Student Alliance, Parent Committee, Elem Indian Colony. GRANTS,
LOBBYING, AND FUNDRAISING In 1982, Parker was instrumental in securing more than $4 million for the acquisition and interpretation of 30 archaeological sites as the new Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. In 1984, Dr. Parker received an NEH grant to develop and conduct an archaeological field school program for junior and senior high school students. The initial $40,000 was matched by the State Park System, funds from the Lake County Office of Education, and private sources to support the operation of the field school program for an additional 7 years. RESEARCH
PAPERS, REPORTS, AND PUBLICATIONS
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DISPLAY DEVELOPMENT, AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Since 1976, Dr. Parker has both volunteered and been paid for interpretive programs and displays which he has developed. In Northern California, he has developed interpretive displays and programs for the U.C. Davis Anthropology Department, Sonoma State University Anthropology Department, Clear Lake State Park, Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Lake County Museum, Lake County Office of Education, Cultural Heritage Council, Lake County Fair, Sierra Club, and the Elem Indian Colony. In Central California, Parker has developed interpretive displays and programs for the San Simeon State Park, San Luis Obispo County Farmers Market, San Luis Obispo County Archaeological Society, the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, The Nature Conservancy, Dunes Discovery Center, Cayucos History Project, Cuesta College, the Small Wilderness Area Preservation Group, Central Coast Volunteer Network, California Land Surveyors, Mesa Middle School, Morro Bay Elementary School, Laureate School, Bellevue Santa Fe Charter School, Morro Bay Historical Society, Los Osos Historical Group, Estero Bay and Cambria Newcomers Clubs, Retired Active Men Inc., Pecho Coast Trail Docents, the Central Coast Natural History Association, Sons of the Revolution, Colonial Dames, and the City of San Luis Obispo. In Southern California, he has developed interpretive displays and programs for the UCLA Museum of Cultural History, Hollywood Heritage, the Hollywood Studio Museum, Los Angeles County Schools, and various civic clubs. In his efforts to increase public awareness for history and archaeology, Mr. Parker has written and/or been interviewed for articles in most major newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. The following is a partial list of venues, which have publicized Parker's archaeological projects: Magazines: Newspapers: Television: |
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