Nikki Marie Manning

4000 Mullan Road, Apt. J-349, Missoula, 59808 [email protected] • Cell Phone: 978-684-2341

EDUCATION

In Progress Doctor of Philosophy – Anthropology with Cultural Heritage and Applied Anthropology concentration, University of Montana, Missoula. Expected completion: May, 2019 Dissertation: Beyond Preservation: Adaptive Reuse, Deconstruction, and the Archaeology of Buildings. 2016 Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Montana, Missoula 2014 Master of Arts in Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Concentration, University of Montana, Missoula. Thesis: The Missoula Historic Underground Project: Urban Archaeology, Landscape, and Identity 1997 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Boston University, Boston, MA

RESEARCH INTERESTS Primary: Historical & Urban Archaeology, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Historic Architecture, Archaeology of Buildings, Heritage Management, Public Archaeology & Education

Secondary: Cultural/Collective Memory, Industrial Archaeology, Urban Underground & Abandoned Spaces

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, University of Montana, Department of Anthropology . Historical Archaeology (ANTY 456) . Historical Archaeology Lab Intern Instructor (ANTY 398) . Archaeology Field Experience – Field School in Historic Preservation – Moon Randolph Homestead (ANTY 495) . Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466)

Teaching Assistant, University of Montana, Department of Anthropology . Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) . Introduction to Archaeology (ANTY 250) . Anthropological Museology (ANTY 404) . Native Peoples of Montana (ANTY 323) . Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) . Urban Archaeology Field School (ANTY 467)

Invited Guest Lectures 2018 Historic Preservation (HPRV 400) lecture – “The Archaeology of Buildings, Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Properties, and the Historical American Building Survey.”

2017 Archaeological Survey (ANTY 466) lecture and tour – “An Urban Archaeology Experience.”

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Invited Guest Lectures (cont’d) 2017 We Are Montana in the Classroom™ - Coordinated and facilitated urban archaeology artifact identification, research, and curation activity with students from the Hamilton, MT middle school 8th grade in the Dixon Historical Archaeology Lab.

2016 Public History Class (HSTA 391) lecture - “Missoula Historic Downtown District, the State of Local Historic Preservation, and Public Education.”

2015 Historical Archaeology Graduate Seminar lecture – “Introduction to Historical Archaeology and the Missoula Historic Underground Project.”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Contracted Research 2017-2018 Archaeological Survey Consultant, Missoula Public Library . Historical, architectural, and archaeological documentation of building exterior and interior spaces of six historic properties (contributing properties for the Missoula Downtown Historic District) prior to deconstruction/demolition; . Provide historical and city archive research, including existing oral histories and/or conducting new oral histories; . Photo documentation according to National Register of Historic Places recording standards; . Creation of plan and elevation maps according to Historic American Building Survey standards and production of drawings in AutoCAD; . On-site monitoring during deconstruction of the historic resource; . Excavation and artifact collection; . Lab processing of artifacts (cleaning, cataloguing, and analysis for final report); . A written historical context that documents the previous owners and residents, and the architectural contribution made by these properties to the overall architectural development of the neighborhood and historical district; . Organize and execute public outreach and educational opportunities; . Oversee students and volunteers.

2016-2017 Archaeological Survey Consultant, North Missoula Community Development Corporation . Section 106 Mitigation of Adverse Effects (36 CFR Part 800) at 503 East Front Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801; . Photo documentation of the building’s exterior and representative interior spaces per National Register photographic standards and creation of a corresponding photo key; . Creation of plan and elevation maps according to Historic American Building Survey standards and production of drawings in AutoCAD; . A written historical context that documents the previous owners and residents, and the architectural contribution made by this dwelling to the overall architectural development of the neighborhood; . On-site monitoring during deconstruction of the historic resource; . Excavation and artifact collection; . Lab processing of artifacts (cleaning, cataloguing, and analysis for final report).

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Contracted Research (cont’d) 2014-2016 Independent Contractor, Historical Research Associates, Inc. Next Exit History™ . Preparation and submittal of proposals to potential Next Exit History™ heritage tourism clients; . Contracts with clients range from content conversion of existing historical material and upload to the Next Exit History™ application to full content development; . Full content development entails research of information relevant to the client site and crafting of narratives from that research which then appears on the client’s Next Exit History™ page of the application; . Collection and preparation of images for uploading along with the narrative. Audio and video may be generated as well, depending on client needs and the heritage site; . Creation of trivia questions regarding the site to be included as part of the Next Exit History™ application History Hunters interactive gaming feature and Scavenger Hunt content to engage users to interact with the heritage site landscape and story.

2013 Research Assistant, University of Montana Anthropology Department, . Conducted library research for a project that included an annotated bibliographic compilation of sources addressing the numerous Native American perspectives of the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn; . A secondary project involved collecting Native American cultural landscape feature information around Montana that included ethno-geographical location, native term/translation and cultural significance.

Other Professional Experience 2018-present Cultural Heritage Consultant, Origins Montana Heritage Tours of the West . Preliminary heritage tour research; . Grant search and applications; . Proof of concept creation.

2015-present Public Archaeologist, Montana Cultural Heritage and Anthropological Research Group (MT-CHARG) . Public outreach and education related to the group and its various partners, such as the University of Montana Anthropology Department, City of Missoula, and others; . Update of multiple websites, news feeds and social media accounts; . Grant research and writing; . Advertising, public relations and event planning.

2016-2018 Administrative Associate III – Part-time, Department of Anthropology, University of Montana . General office support as well as faculty and student support; . Mail processing and maintenance of office equipment, notice boards, department classroom and meeting space calendars, advising sheets; . Student record filing and application processing; . Preparing syllabi for accessibility compliance including document conversion and web accessibility; . Facilitate annual Faculty Evaluation process; . Maintenance of the Department of Anthropology website and University recruitment landing page.

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Other Professional Experience (cont’d) 2015 Educational Docent (Paid Summer Internship), Historical Museum at . Living history docent for the Trolley Barn exhibit; . Educational assistance for preschool and grade school classes; . General museum and tour guide assistance.

2012 Internship, Anthropological Curation Facility at University of Montana . Inventory of archaeological and ethnographic collections; . Stabilization and mount building for ethnographic collections; . Creation and organization of donor/accession/artifact files, record creation and data entry in museum database (PastPerfect).

2010-2011 Internship, Preservation, Curatorial and Digitization Project, Andover Historical Society, Andover, MA . Inventory of historical house and barn collections; . Cleaning and basic conservation of artifacts; . Auditing and maintenance of donor/accession/artifact files, record creation and data entry in museum database (PastPerfect); . Coordination with Board of Directors and Accessions Committee regarding status of collections; . Assistance with exhibit displays and special events.

PUBLICATIONS Forthcoming [2019 est. publication] The Evolution of Montana’s Historic Architecture: From Wickiups to Modern Vernacular, co-authored with Michael Monsos.

2015 Historic Underground Missoula. The History Press, Charleston, SC.

2013 Underground Missoula: Crystal Barber Shop, Next Exit History™ heritage tourism mobile app contribution. Historical Research Associates, Missoula, Montana in partnership with University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.

2013 Underground Missoula: Hammond Block, Next Exit History™ heritage tourism mobile app contribution. Historical Research Associates, Missoula, Montana in partnership with University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.

REPORTS Forthcoming National Register of Historic Places Evaluation for the “Slant Streets” Historic District, Missoula, Montana.

2019 Historical and Archaeological Survey: 400 Block of East Main and East Front Street, Missoula, Montana (24MO1096, 24MO1088, 24MO1091, 24MO1197, 24MO1198, 24MO1199), report submitted to the Missoula Public Library Foundation, the Missoula Development Services/Historic Preservation Office, and the Montana State Historic Preservation Office.

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REPORTS (cont’d) 2018 Historical and Archaeological Survey of the Main Cabin, Moon-Randolph Homestead Historic District, Missoula, Montana (24MO1573), report submitted to the City of Missoula Parks and Recreation Department, North Missoula Community Development Corporation, Missoula Development Services/Historic Preservation Office, and the State Historic Preservation Office, Helena. Co-authored with mentored undergraduates, Genevieve Andrus, Nicholas Densley, Samantha Hofland, and Caleb Wilkerson.

2017 Section 106 Mitigation Historical and Archaeological Survey: 503 East Front Street, Missoula, Montana (24MO1100), report submitted to the North Missoula Community Development Corporation, the Missoula Development Services/Historic Preservation Office, and the Montana State Historic Preservation Office.

PRESENTATIONS Professional Conferences 2015 Poster: Urban Landscapes and Human Ecosystems: Modern Archaeological Survey Methods and Technology, 80th Annual Society for American Archaeology Meeting, San Francisco, California. Co- authored with Dylan Kemp.

2014 Poster: The Missoula Historic Underground Project: Urban Archaeology, Landscape, and Identity. 79th Annual Society for American Archaeology Meeting, Austin, Texas. Co-authored with Kelly J. Dixon, Pei-Lin Yu, Mary Bobbitt, and Ayme Swartz.

2014 Invited Organizer and Tour Guide: “Missoula Historic Underground Walking Tour” for the 56th Annual Montana Archaeological Society Meeting, Missoula, Montana.

2014 Invited Conference Workshop Leader: “Cultural Heritage in Context: Public Image, Public Engagement.” 56th Annual Montana Archaeological Society Meeting, Hamilton, Montana.

2013 Poster: What Lies Beneath? The Missoula Historic Underground Project. The 12th Annual Graduate Student and Faculty Research Conference, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana. Co-authored with Kelly J. Dixon, Pei-Lin Yu, Mary Bobbitt, and Bethany Campbell.

2012 Invited Conference Roundtable Presentation: “Cultural Memory and Identity: A Collaborative Approach to Writing Northern Cheyenne Cultural History of the Landscape at Rosebud Battlefield in Montana.” The 11th Annual Graduate Student and Faculty Research Conference, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana.

Invited Presentations 2017 “Beneath the Boards: An Archaeological and Historical Survey of the New (Old) Library Block.” Missoula Public Library Raising Missoula’s Spirits Series.

2017 “The Missoula Historic Underground…and Beyond.” Montana Anthropology Student Association.

2017 Keynote Speaker: Missoula Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Missoula 35” Missoula History and Culture Day.

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Invited Presentations (cont’d) 2016 “History of the Missoula Mercantile.” Preserve Historic Missoula non-profit fundraiser event.

2015 “Historic Infrastructure.” 2015 Montana Festival of the Book Author Panel.

2015 “Historic Underground Missoula” book discussion at the Missoula Public Library Adult Speakers Series on Missoula History.

2015 “Historic Underground Missoula” book discussion at the Bitterroot Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Missoula, Montana.

2015 Keynote Speaker and Tour Guide: Missoula Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Missoula 33” Historic Missoula Day.

2014 “The Missoula Historic Underground Project.” Montana History Group, Missoula, Montana.

2014 “Preservation of the Missoula Historic Underground and the Future of Heritage Tourism in Missoula.” Missoula Country Club Monthly Senior Forum.

2013 Keynote Address: “Preservation, Stewardship and the Missoula Historic Underground Project.” 22nd Annual Missoula Historic Preservation Awards.

2013 “What Lies Beneath? The Missoula Historic Underground Project.” Missoula Public Library “Dig into History” Series.

2013 “The Missoula Historic Underground Project and the Downtown Business Community.” Missoula Downtown Association Luncheon.

Educational Exhibits and Presentations 2015 Donated tour of the Missoula Historic Underground for the Montana Festival of the Book Kickstarter fundraising campaign.

2014 Exhibit Creator and Event Organizer, “This Place Matters: The Historic Missoula Mercantile” in collaboration with the Willard Alternative High School.

2014 Organizer and Tour Guide, “Unseen Missoula” Walking Tour for the Missoula Historic Preservation Month Walking Tour Series, sponsored by the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission.

2014 Presenter, Exhibitor, and Co-Organizer, “History in Your Hands,” Montana Archaeology Month Public Symposium and Exhibit, Missoula, Montana.

2013 Event Co-Organizer and Exhibit Co-Designer, “The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Presents…The Merc Story,” for September First Friday Event in the Historic Missoula Mercantile.

2013 Organizer and Tour Guide, “Historic Downtown Missoula” Walking Tour for the Missoula Historic Preservation Month Walking Tour Series, sponsored by the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission.

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Educational Exhibits and Presentations (cont’d) 2013 Organizer and Panel Participant, “Archaeology and Preservation: Montana Historic Preservation Month Panel Discussion on urban archaeology and historical architecture of downtown Missoula, Montana.”

2013 Exhibit Creator, “Missoula Historic Underground Project.” Five month exhibit displayed in the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library at the University of Montana.

2013 Organizer, Presenter, and Tour Guide, “What Lies Beneath? Introduction of the Missoula Historic Underground Project” to the public and press including guided tours of the Historic Missoula Mercantile Underground.

SERVICE University Service Search Committee for Vice Provost of Student Success (2018-present) Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the VPSS is a cabinet-level position responsible for the oversight, direction, and development of all student success programs and services, and for enhancing the academic and social development of University students.

Senator, University of Montana Graduate and Professional Student Association (2016-present) The GPSA seeks to advocate and provide responsible representation for graduate and professional students. The GPSA organizes and generates support for graduate student life so that students may be empowered and provided necessary opportunity for a fruitful and rewarding graduate experience. . GPSA representative for University of Montana Presidential Search candidate visits, luncheons, and dinners; . Organized professional networking event for graduate students and community professionals, including a LinkedIn and Networking workshop with Blackstone Launchpad; . Judge’s panel to evaluate submissions for GradCon awards 2017-2019; . GradCon Moderator 2017-2019; . Committees within the Senate include: ASUM/GPSA Student Government Committee (2017- 2018) and GradCon Planning Committee (2017-2019).

Historical Archaeology Lab Manager (2015-present) . Responsible for lab space assignment, cleanliness, and organization; . Supervision of students and interns; . Provide assistance with projects as needed; . Emergency contact.

University Research and Creativity Committee (2018) . University Grant Program 2018 cycle; . Review of thirteen University “Small Faculty Grants;” . Deliberate and rank applications for monetary award.

Vice-President, Montana Anthropological Student Association (2017-2018) MASA, a resource for students interested in Anthropology at the University of Montana, works to promote the four subfields of Anthropology on campus and throughout the community by offering a wide range of opportunities for volunteers, faculty-student interaction, and financial aid for conferences and study.

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University Service (cont’d) University of Montana Honors College Conference on Undergraduate Research (2017-2018) . Presentation Judge . Coordinate and staff Anthropology information & recruitment table.

Faculty Evaluation Committees, Department of Anthropology (2016-2017) . Faculty Evaluation Committees as the Graduate Student Observer for two faculty 2017 . Faculty Evaluation Committees as the Graduate Student Observer for four faculty 2016. . Student Evaluation Committee 2016.

Rapid-Fire: Research and Creative Scholarship Symposium Mentor (2016)

Public Service Preserve Historic Missoula Executive Board (2016-2017) . “Save the Merc” Campaign creator and chairperson to save the 140 year old historic Missoula Mercantile building from demolition; . Coordinated and facilitated bi-weekly meetings and other meetings with community members and leaders; . Coordinated educational events to raise public awareness and to educate regarding Preserve Historic Missoula’s mission; . Coordinated fundraising events and crowd sourcing efforts that resulted in raising approximately $11,000 over a four-month period.

Missoula Historic Preservation Commission Member (2015-2016) . Appointed by the City Mayor and Missoula City Council; . Advisory commission to the City Council, Consolidated Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment; . Establish a community-wide preservation program, integrate historic preservation ethics into local planning, and identify, evaluate, and protect local cultural resources; . Attend monthly meetings and other ad-hoc meetings as needed; . Plan and execute Historic Preservation Month every May, lead tours and coordinate events; . Review and approve regular reports to the State Historic Preservation Office and the annual Certified Local Government grant application as submitted the local Historic Preservation Officer.

Missoula Historic Preservation Commission Oral History Project Coordinator (2013-2015) . Planned, coordinated volunteers and conducted interviews for annual week long oral history project at the Western Montana Fair;

Volunteer Instructor, Willard Alternative High School, Missoula (2013-2017) Module 1: Missoula: Local History (2013, 2014) Developed curriculum and taught lessons pertaining to local Missoula history and pre-history. Module 2: This Place Matters: Historic Preservation (2015, 2016) Developed curriculum for and taught lessons in relation to Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s “This Place Matters” campaign. Module 3: Understanding Place through Play (2017) Curriculum designed in conjunction with the Montana Natural History Center inspiring kids on the joys of playing and learning outdoors.

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Public Service (cont’d) Archaeology Day, Exhibitor and Educator, Historical Museum at Fort Missoula 2018 “Local Urban Archaeology” – Artifacts from the 503 East Front Street Deconstruction Project. 2016 “The Archaeology of Trash” – Activity table for kids. 2015 “Historic Underground Missoula.”

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2019 Academic Advising Certificate . ADV 100 & 101 – Foundations of Academic Advising . ADV 102 – Advisor Toolkit . ADV 104 – Advisor Assignments and Use of SGAADAVR in Banner . ADV 106 – Career Advising . ADV 111 – Advising Students of Concern . REG 120 - DegreeWorks/Student Education Planner . REG 220 – New CyberBear Registration Tool 2018 UM Allies LGBTQ Equality through Education, Support, & Awareness Faculty Training 2017 Armed Intruder/Active Threat Training sponsored by UMontana Public Safety 2017 Leadership U Certification from the UMontana Student Involvement Networl 2013 Human Subjects Research Training for the Social Sciences (IRB) Certification

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2018 Making the Most of Moodle: Innovative Online Course Design 2018 Providing Support and Resources for Transgender and Students of Diverse Gender Identities and Expressions 2018 Helping Students through Times of Stress and Anxiety 2018 Facilitating Student Learning in Big Classes 2018 Streamlining Feedback 2018 Renewing the Humanities in the 21st Century with Elisa New 2018 Reaching Students: Teaching Across the Student Preparation Spread 2017 Publishing Your Research through a National Program 2017 Digging for History Archival Research Workshop 2017 Beyond the Trigger Warning” Pedagogy Discussion 2017 Improving Your Syllabi Workshop 2017 Make Writing Assignment Descriptions More Effective

RELEVANT SKILLS Archaeology and Preservation • Historical American Building Survey (HABS) Mapping and Reporting (including hand drafting and AutoCAD, and GIS) • Technical Report Writing (Archaeological Survey, Cultural Resources Information System, Historic Property Records, National Register nomination) • 1x1 Test Excavation Units • Surface Mapping, Inventory and Collection • Field Crew Supervision • Data Management (Field and Lab) • Artifact Cleaning, Cataloging, and Identification

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RELEVANT SKILLS (cont’d) Computers & Technology • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe Acrobat • AutoCAD 2018 • Past Perfect 5.0 • Cascade 8 Website Management • Qualtrics Research Core Survey Platform • NVivo Data Analysis • Moodle Course Management System • Banner ERP • ArcGIS • CollegeNET • Submittable • Document ADA Accessibility

Business Management and Skills • Staff Hiring, Termination, Review, Scheduling • Human Resources: Payroll/Benefits, HIPAA Compliance • Procedure/Policy Writing and Implementation • Quality Control • Marketing • Budgeting and Grant Writing • Office Administration

HONORS AND AWARDS 2016 Raymond and Mina Keyser PhD Scholarship 2015 Thomas W. Haberman Academic Scholarship 2013 Lambda Alpha – Anthropology National Honor Society 2012 Golden Key International Honor Society 1993 Boston Scholar Recipient, Four Year Full-Tuition Undergraduate Scholarship

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REFERENCES Dr. Kelly J. Dixon Professor University of Montana Department of Anthropology 612-247-6414  [email protected]

Dr. Gregory Campbell Professor University of Montana Department of Anthropology 406-243-2693  [email protected]

Dr. Pei-Lin Yu Assistant Professor Boise State University Department of Anthropology 208-426-3059  [email protected]

Michael Monsos, Professor Director, School of Theatre & Dance Historic Preservation Certificate Program Coordinator University of Montana 406-240-9194  [email protected]

Steven Adler Historic Architect Adler Architects Incorporated 406-549-4861  [email protected]

Mark Turdo Curator Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, PA 610-584-5104  [email protected]

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