Nancy (CeCe) Fisher
Summary
Skilled GIS Specialist and Maritime Archaeologist with experience in GIS analysis, underwater archaeology, and ecological assessments. Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, photogrammetry, and certified as a PADI Scuba Instructor with a strong focus on safety and technical documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
GIS Specialist
Chronicle Heritage - International
Remote
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Supported field staff with GIS tools and analysis
- Created project-specific maps, charts, and 3D models
- Digitized and analyzed historical data for comparisons
- Archived databases and previous project records
Dive Safety Officer and Maritime Archaeologist
Chronicle Heritage
Saudia Arabia
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained diver logs and equipment records
- Managed dive plans, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Conducted Phase I dive surveys
- Created maps for weekly and monthly progress reports
Contract Archaeology Project Manager
CODIFI
Remote
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided archaeological expertise to test product features
- Translated field requirements to development team
- Ensured product met archaeological project needs
- Collaborated with team to ensure project goals were met
Contract Project Underwater Archaeologist
Seafarer Exploration Corp
Melbourne, Florida
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Trained and managed scientific divers in the field
- Developed methodologies with a maritime conservator
- Utilized SiteRecorder, QGIS, and Agisoft for analysis
- Conducted archival research and ecological assessments for government agencies
Volunteer Underwater Archaeologist
Ohio MAST
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Organized and coordinated volunteer efforts
- Conducted underwater trilateration surveys
- Assisted with field notes and dive assessments
- Managed underwater documentation
Scuba Diving Instructor
Concept Scuba
San Giljan, Malta
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated guests on underwater archaeology
- Instructed students per PADI Standards
- Guided and ensured safety for clients
- Managed and maintained diving equipment
Field Archaeologist
AEC Malta
Paola, Malta
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted artifact inking for detailed documentation
- Performed artifact cleaning and preservation
- Participated in Phase I and II archaeological surveys
- Assisted in maintaining archaeological records
Underwater Archaeologist
Wreckognition Ltd.
Camino, Malta
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Served as Dive Safety Officer
- Conducted artifact documentation and analysis
- Performed as a diver on Phase I survey operations
- Produced video reports for project documentation
Assistant Project Manager
Christopher Goodwin & Associates
New Orleans, Louisiana
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted coastal and land surveys
- Led cartographic design and GIS analysis
- Assisted in writing proposals and reports
- Performed Phase I and II surveys
Field Archaeologist
Ohio Valley Archaeology
Columbus, Ohio
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted metal detecting surveys for artifact recovery
- Performed Phase I archaeological surface scans
- Conducted surface scanning to document site features
- Preserved artifacts following conservation standards
Ecology and Cultural Resources Intern
Lawhon And Associates
Columbus, Ohio
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in report writing and historical contexts
- Conducted wetland delineations
- Participated in Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys
- Performed dives for mussel surveys
Underwater Field School
Marzamemi Maritime Heritage Project
Sicily, Italy
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted underwater excavations using a dredge
- Assisted in site mapping with SiteRecorder
- Performed artifact classification and photography
- Executed 3D scanning of primary artifacts
Divemaster
Blue Planet Divers
Koh Lanta, Thailand
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Ensured client safety during dives
- Assisted SCUBA instructors with student training
- Served as boat master for diving excursions
- Led underwater tours of local wrecks and reefs
Marine Biology Intern
Marine Megafauna Foundation - MMF
Tofu, Mozambique
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Collected data on marine megafauna
- Modeled species populations
- Tracked species locations via GPS
- Captured ID photos and conducted plankton surveys
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Remote Sensing And Geographic Information Systems
Ulster University
Remote, Northern Ireland 08.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Global Maritime Archaeology
University of Malta
Valletta, Malta 10.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Environmental Biology, and Evolution
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina, USA 08.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
GIS Analysisundefined
Certification
PADI Scuba Instructor
Timeline
Dive Safety Officer and Maritime Archaeologist
Chronicle Heritage
11.2023 - 01.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Remote Sensing And Geographic Information Systems
Ulster University
08.2023 - 05.2025
GIS Specialist
Chronicle Heritage - International
09.2022 - 11.2024
Contract Archaeology Project Manager
CODIFI
08.2022 - 10.2022
Contract Project Underwater Archaeologist
Seafarer Exploration Corp
11.2021 - 03.2022
Field Archaeologist
AEC Malta
08.2021 - 09.2021
Underwater Archaeologist
Wreckognition Ltd.
07.2021 - 08.2021
Scuba Diving Instructor
Concept Scuba
03.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Project Manager
Christopher Goodwin & Associates
02.2020 - 09.2020
Field Archaeologist
Ohio Valley Archaeology
12.2019 - 01.2020
Ecology and Cultural Resources Intern
Lawhon And Associates
04.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Global Maritime Archaeology
University of Malta
10.2018 - 09.2020
Underwater Field School
Marzamemi Maritime Heritage Project
07.2018 - 08.2018
Volunteer Underwater Archaeologist
Ohio MAST
06.2017 - 01.2022
Divemaster
Blue Planet Divers
09.2016 - 01.2017
Marine Biology Intern
Marine Megafauna Foundation - MMF
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Ecology, Environmental Biology, and Evolution
Appalachian State University
08.2010 - 05.2015
PADI Scuba Instructor
GIS Certification (Appalachian State University)
CPR/First Aid Instructor
Registered Archaeologist
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