Evan Barnes

• Detail-oriented archaeologist with field and lab management experience, specializing in precontact Indigenous cultures, mycology, and soil morphology. Skilled in excavation, documentation, and collaborative work with local communities. Proven team player in dynamic field environments. I also worked closely with the Lumbee tribe of NC, making sure to conduct archaeology in ways tribe leaders wanted.

• Archaeological Field Technician, 08/07/25, 08/12/25, American Resources Group, Bloomington, IL, Completion of contracted CRM jobs, including field screening, and pedestrian survey., Field experience working for CRM companies.
• Meat Associate, 09/2021, 08/2022, Ingles, Boone, NC, Worked full-time in a fast-paced retail environment, balancing team collaboration with independent task management., Responsible for opening and closing the department, demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and accountability., Handled the storage, preparation, and packaging of various meat products, ensuring quality and safety standards were met.

Completed two field schools under Dr. Seth Grooms. One of which I worked as his TA., Experienced in archaeological excavation using trowel and shovel techniques, with proficiency in setting up excavation units, soil sampling, and maintaining detailed field notes., Skilled in artifact identification, screening, and basic orienteering. Familiar with handheld GPS and RTK systems., Adept at completing field documentation to state and project standards. Reliable in diverse field conditions with strong attention to methodological accuracy., Worked as both a lab associate and lab manager under Dr. Seth Grooms., Knowledgeable in artifact processing, classification, and conservation techniques and handling all artifacts owned by the Lumbee tribe in ways respectful of their wants, beliefs, and wishes., Capable of identifying appropriate cleaning methods for a range of recovered materials and determining when and how to apply adhesives in conservation settings., Familiar with commonly used adhesives in archaeological conservation and experienced in completing catalog cards in compliance with current state archaeological standards.

• Dr. Seth B. Grooms, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, (828) 262-2283, groomssb@appstate.edu
• Dr. Krista A. Lewis, Department Chair, Professor of Anthropology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, (828) 262-7404, lewiska5@appstate.edu
• Eric Albertson, M.A, Principal Investigator at Cultural Resource Analysts, TN, (318) 517-3297, esalbertson@crai-ky.com