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Melissa Kimble 372 10th ST FORTUNA, CA 95540 PHONE: (907) 317-4836 E-MAIL: MSK227@HUMBOLDT.EDU Job Objective: Forensic Anthropologist, Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, Central Identification Laboratory Education M.A. degree in Forensic Anthropology, Chico State University, Chico, CA. May 2018 Thesis: Network Analysis for the Recovery of Human Remains B.S. degree in Geospatial Sciences, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. December 2014 B.A. degree in Anthropology (specialized coursework in Biological Anthropology, minor in Geospatial Sciences), Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. May 2013 Independent Projects Network Analysis for the Recovery of Human Remains, thesis completed for degree, C.S.U., May 2018 Network Analysis of the Trinity River, project completed for Intermediate GIS class, H.S.U., May 2013 E-Dating in the Online Gaming Community, project completed for Ethnography class, H.S.U., May 2012

Scholarships CCTHITA College Student Assistance, Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska, U.A.A., 2007 Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program, Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska, U.A.A., 2006

Relevant Experience
CSU-Chico Human Identification Laboratory Supervisor August 2016 May 2018 Chico State University Chico, CA

Coordinate forensic casework, assist in instructing undergraduates, oversees interns, and conducts lab tours.

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Autopsy Assistant Humboldt County Coroners Office

October 2011 August 2015 Eureka, CA

Assist pathologist or forensic pathologist in documenting, transporting, and collection of human remains. Simulation Dig Aide Humboldt State University April 2012 Arcata, CA

Assist with documenting information from Faulk Site to incorporate into the HSU catalog for the Simulation Dig Site. Archaeological Field Assistant Humboldt State University Conduct excavations of Maya sites, collect and record artifacts, and document/photograph sites of interest. Summer 2012 Arcata, CA

Teaching Experience
Anthropology Instructor Anthropology Department, Chico State Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Chico, CA

Instruct biological lab students on applied biological anthropology in regards to identification, collection, and processing. Anthropology Teaching Assistantship Anthropology Department, Humboldt State Spring 2013 Arcata, CA

Assist Zooarchaeology professor in facilitating and locating animal bones for processing and analysis. Presentation on Archaeology Field Techniques, and conduct simulation dig of fleshy pit at simulation dig site.

Publications
Kimble, M., Network Analysis for the Recovery of Human Remains. Journal of Forensic Sciences. JFSCA, Vol. 50, No. 1. May 2018, pp 158-168. Kimble, M., Adipocere Formation and its Implications Journal of Forensic Sciences. JFSCA, Vol. 56, No 5. May 2017, pp 135-145.

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Professional Presentations & Conferences

Network Analysis for the Recovery of Human Remains, American Association of Physical Anthropologists, 87th Annual Meeting, Arcata, CA. May 2018.

Professional Associations
Member, American Anthropological Association, since 2018 Member, American Association of Physical Anthropologists, since 2018

Languages and Travel

Bi-lingual in Korean and English (oral, written, reading) Extensive travel in Korea, Central America, and throughout the United States.

Special Qualifications
Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office C++, Python, ArcGIS, FUSION software, ERDAS Imagine, Windows OS, or PC hardware construction. Special Skills - Certificate in Forensic Identification and crime scene analysis.

Related Activities
Member, Anthropology Club, HSU. 2011-2013

Professional References
Marissa Ramsier 1 Harpst St, Arcata CA 95521 Position: Lecturer Institution: HSU Llyn Smith 1 Harpst St, Arcata CA 95521 Position: Professor Institution: HSU