Christopher J. Herriage Wichita, Kansas USA (316) 304-9849 USA 531-664-7433 Turkey [email protected]
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/30/1977 Place of Birth: Davenport, Iowa, USA Citizenship: USA
Education
International Training Institute – 2014 Istanbul, Turkey CELTA English Teaching Certification Course Pass
Wichita State University – 2010-2013 Graduate School Department of Anthropology Master's of Arts in Anthropology
Wichita State University – 1996-2002 Wichita, KS B.G.S., College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Emphasis in Music Composition, Anthropology and Linguistics Magna Cum Laude
Blue Valley Northwest High School – 1992-1996 Overland Park, KS College Preparatory Honors Program Graduated with Honors
Employment History: Teaching
English Instructor – 2013-2014 Bil Dil & Oxford Language Centers Antakya & Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkey Children’s Classes: Beginner, Pre-intermediate, and Intermediate Adult Classes: A1, A2, B1, B2, and Conversational English
English Instructor-Private Course –2013-2014 One-on-one English lessons to private students Antakya & Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkey Grammar, vocational and conversational English
Music Instructor – 2003-2013 Midwest Drums and Percussion, Wichita KS Demonstrate the use of percussion instruments Educate students on the various styles of music and key music principles Schedule and keep logs for a student base of up to 25 students
Archaeology Crew Chief -- 2011 Wichita State University Field School, Winfield KS Dr. Donald Blakeslee, Supervisor Multi-component site 14CO327 Demonstrate proper field methods and techniques Manage crew of 12+ persons and monitor daily progress Keep track of logs, forms, lots and artifacts Operate state 4X4 vehicle
Music Clinician - 2002-2008 Wichita State University, Percussion Department, Wichita KS Provide instructional seminars on Brazilian, Caribbean, Cuban and West African Drumming Demonstrate instruments, techniques, song styles, and rhythms Arrange rehearsals, concerts and public performances
Adjunct Lecturer – 2000-2008 Wichita State University, Dance Department, Wichita KS Classes for dancers on rhythmic theory and notation Provide live accompaniment for daily classes and rehearsals
Employment History: Anthropology/Archaeology
Archaeology Technician - Summer 2011 Red Willow Reservoir, McCook, NE Dr. Donna Roper, Principal Investigator Upper Republican Phase Archaeology Survey, testing, excavation, artifact and data recovery
Graduate Research Assistant – 2011-2013 Wichita State University, Wichita, KS Dr. Donald Blakeslee, Supervisor Archival research and artifact cleaning, analysis, cataloging, and storage Management of federal and local artifact collections
Cultural Anthropologist – Summer 2012 Hatay, Turkey Provided an ethnomusicology component to a cultural anthropology project entitled, “The Culture of Inter-Religiosity in Hatay, Turkey” Provided data via participant observation, formal and informal interview, field recordings, photography and HD video Dr. Jens Kreinath, Supervisor
Archaeology Technician - Spring 2011 Douglass, KS Carol Shallue, Supervisor Archaic site 14BU1520 Survey, testing and excavation of an archaic hearth Total Station mapping, data and artifact recovery
Archaeology Technician - Fall 2010- 2012 14BU313, Augusta, KS David Moors, Supervisor Great Bend Aspect site Survey, testing and excavation of midden mounds GPS location documentation and Total Station mapping Data and artifact recovery
Archaeology Technician - Spring 2010 Derby Pipeline Project, Derby, KS Dr. Donald Blakeslee, Supervisor Surface survey, testing and GPS documentation
Other Employment:
Show Band Drummer - 2008 Azamara Cruise Lines Perform with various Guest Artists, Comedians, and Entertainers Able to perform with little or no rehearsal Organize and edit musical scores and charts
Professional Musician - 2000 to Present Self-Employed, Wichita, KS Perform with various groups nationally and internationally Consult with clients and assist in providing live music for events Organize, schedule, and rehearse musical groups of up to 8 persons Responsible for collecting payments and paying independent contractors
Barista - 2009-2011 Starbucks, Wichita, KS Assist, communicate and educate customers with Starbucks coffee products Operate cash register and handle cash transactions Use espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, and cleaning equipment Occasional repair of faulty equipment
Recycling Specialist and Driver - 2002-2003 Prairie Dog Recycling, Wichita KS Collect recyclables, navigate routes, and deliver materials to recycling facilities Operate sub-CDL class vehicle Perform routine maintenance on vehicle
Auto Mechanic – 2001-2002 Raymond’s Automotive, Wichita KS Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, oil changes, and tire repairs Use of heavy equipment, compressed air tools, and miscellaneous machinery Assist the master mechanic with engine overhauls, transmissions, and suspensions
Research and Training:
Master’s Thesis – Spring 2013 “Archaeology in the Red Willow Reservoir: results of the 1999 & 2000 surveys” Official report for the US Federal Bureau of Reclamations Documents the latest archaeology at the Red Willow Reservoir Compares findings with two nearby archaeological sites
Cultural Anthropology Seminar – Fall 2012 "Social Structure and Organization of a Local Rock Band" Fieldwork on the social intricacies of an independent music group Participant-observation, semi-structured interviews, audio and photographic documentation
Archaeology Laboratory Assistant - Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 Wichita State University, Wichita KS Dr. Donald Blakeslee, Supervisor Artifact cleaning, analysis, cataloging and storage Analysis of beveled knives of the Great Bend Aspect Management of Robb and Stauffer-Allison Collections
Lithic Analysis – Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Beveled Knives of the Great Bend Aspect Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Advanced Djembe Workshop – October 2006 Tam Tam Mandingue, San Diego, CA Mamady Keita, Instructor Advanced topics on the culture, music and drumming of the Malinke of Guinea
Afro-Cuban Percussion Workshops - 1996-2002 Michael Spiro, Ignacio Berroa, Alex Acuna – Instructors Lessons in Afro-Cuban music, percussion, and culture
Musical Research in Brazil – January–May 2000 Studies in Brazilian Percussion Samba, Samba Batucada, Capoeira, Pagode, Choro and other styles Brazilian percussion instruments and interpretation on the drum set
West Virginia Steel Drum Workshop – Summer 1999 Ellie Mannette, Instructor Studies in Caribbean music and aspects of the steel drum from the inventor of the modern steel drum
Private Instruction – 1998 Djoniba School, New York, NY Madou Dembele – Instructor Lessons on the Djembe: Rhythms, technique, tuning and building
Other Qualifications:
Languages: Native English Speaker (American Midwest Dialect) Turkish – A2/B1 French – A1 Portuguese – A1
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Canvas 11, Final Cut Pro, and Arc GIS
Conference Presentations: "Beveled Knives of the Great Bend Aspect" Plains Anthropology Conference, Bismarck, ND, 2010 Flint Hills Archaeology Conference, Wichita, KS, 2011
Licenses: Valid Kansas Driver’s License Sedgwick County Commercial Food Handler’s License, 2011
Certificates: Passenger Boat Safety, 2009
Other Skills: Dyno-lite Digital Microscopic Photography Digital Photography Digital Video Recording Audio Field Recording A/V Production and Editing
Interests: Cultural Studies Ethnic Music and Instruments Football Travelling Audio and Video Recording Photography Aikido
References
Andriy Ruzhynskiy International House/Freelance English Tutor [email protected]
Ozlem Karpuz Oxford Akademi Educational Coordinator [email protected] 530-880-33-64
Marijke D International Training Institute/Teacher Trainer [email protected]
International Training Institute Istanbul Cambridge CELTA Center CELTA report available upon request Email: [email protected] Line 1: +90 212 283 64 66 Line 2: +90 212 283 64 26 Mobile: +90 537 267 0999