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I am versatile, innovative, self-motivated and tenacious Archaeologist with knowledge in archaeology, cultural heritage management, archiving, data management and museums seeking a challenging and responsible field mainly in:
? Archaeology
? Digital data management
? Records management
? Art Galleries and Archives
? Museums and libraries
? Cultural heritage management
? Research and development

2. QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

2.0 Technical
Knowledge in exhibition development, production, mounting and evaluation.
Able to carry out archaeological excavations, archaeological impact assessments and site monitoring.
-Visual and Fine arts curator.
-Can carry out preservation and restoration of art (2D and 3D), artifacts and cultural heritage sites.
-Extensive knowledge in documentation of collections and cultural property.
-In-depth knowledge in the conservation of cultural property, museum and gallery collections
-Familiar with archaeological laboratory methods and practices.
-Understanding in archaeological and geographical information systems
-Sound knowledge in museum, gallery and sites visitors evaluation and marketing

2.1 Project Management
-Able to act as project manager in projects development, formulation, implementation and evaluation.

2.2 Others
-Knowledge of general principles of surveying and applications.
-Competent user of Microsoft office packages - Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
-Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to communicate at every level of an organization
-Competent to function at any capacity.
-Ability to multitask and to work with minimal supervision.

3.0 WORKING EXPERIENCE
3.1 Records and information officer (2008-2009)
FBC Bank - Central Archives
? Overseeing FBC Bank central archives
? Receiving records from FBC Bank countrywide branches
? Accessioning records into the central archives
? Implementing preservation and conservation measures
? Disposing records
? Supervising the packaging and labeling of records
? Supervising incoming and outgoing mails
? Updating and maintaining the records database
? Reconcile suspense accounts

3.2 Party time volunteer at Zimbabwe Military Museum (2009 - 2010)
Experience gained encompasses
-Accessioning, cataloguing, indexing and proper storage of collections
-Designing and preparing exhibitions related to heritage
-Developing and implementing a collections management plan
-Monument inspection and report writing
-Conducting research through site inspections
-Assessing site conditions and conservation requirements
-Making recommendations for preserving the sites posterity and educating the public
-Attending fieldworks and field schools , writing monthly reports
-Participating in Archaeological Impact Assessments, archiving and records management.

4.0 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
4.1Tertiary Level
B.A (Hons) in Archaeology, cultural heritage and museum studies (August 2006 - May 2010)
(Midlands State University - Overall grade: 2.1)

4.2 Advanced Level (Mkoba 3 High School)
Geography, History and Shona (March 2004 - November 2005)

4.3 Ordinary Level (Mkoba 3 High School)
7 subjects including English, Mathematics and Science (January 2000 - November 2003)