About Cameron R. Freeman

In my role as a Managerial Anthropologist, I evaluate decisions developed through policy, provide feedback, and formulate new policies and/or improve old ones.I have proven business credentials that have been honed over thirty-five years as a guerrilla marketing consultant specializing in fundraising, personal development training, media relations, marketing and Internet and Web development. Specializing in public policy analysis and making recommendations in the area of community-based health programs and religious diversity in the public sphere, I help researchers and administrators with government agencies design relevant new programs and/or update existing policies. It is here that cultural anthropology has many strengths that are useful in the development of new and/or the modification of existing  public policies.

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“Rogue” Archivist & Techno-Volunteer

With over ten years archiving experience, I have implemented collecting, preserving, cataloguing and displaying archival collections strategies in a small museum setting to a global organization with numerous archive committees and repositories. Proven coaching abilities to liaise with archivists around the world to increase enthusiasm and participation with the organization’s archival projects. Adept at working on projects independently or in a committee or team setting. A successful track-record as a critical thinker and project manager with highly developed interpersonal skills for enhancing workplace momentum with clients and staff.

MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Database Creation, Design, Layout
• Data Entry: 80-90 wpm
• Microsoft Office
• Web Design & Internet Marketing: WordPress, HTML Programming, CSS, Ecommerce, Blogs, E-Newsletters, Email Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Audio Recording & Editing
• Project Management, Proposal Writing, Staff Coaching, Staff Training
• Social Media for workflow management and momentum
• Communication Skills for Internal and External Stakeholder Relations: Business & Proposal Writing, Facilitation expertise for small and large groups, Curriculum design

ARCHIVES EXPERIENCE

C.A. World Services Office Inc., Los Angeles, California 2012-present

Southern Ontario C.A. Inc., Toronto, Ontario  2009-present

• Collected and preserved approximately 10,000 cultural artifacts in the Head Office repository located in Los Angeles and over 2000 cultural artifacts in the Toronto office. Items archived included: pulp documents, digital files, ceramics, textiles, large format documents, ephemera, and small objects.
• Setup environmentally controlled archival rooms for the safe storage of the Los Angeles and Toronto repositories.
• Resourced and ordered all archival supplies from a variety of sources, within budget, that best complemented the tasks for which they were required.
• Designed and implemented a database solution for cataloguing collections in both CAWSO and its affiliates.
• Designed, launched and maintained a virtual museum with the theme, “Every Object Has A Story.” Outcomes of this archival project included:
  • Facilitated greater participation of the organization’s archivists in an inclusive “grass-roots”—”ground-up” approach to the organization’s archival project.
  • Generated heightened enthusiasm from archivists around the world to participate in building a virtual repository of the organization’s cultural history.
  • By giving stakeholders greater access to their collective history, the virtual museum facilitated stronger organizational identity and higher retention rates of its stakeholders.
  • Provided an easy-to-access online resource for archival training.
• Chaired several archive committees on numerous archiving projects including: audio interviews, transcriptions, cataloguing, collecting and acquisitions, archival presentations, and historical research.
• Installed hardware and software for digitalizing audiocassette tapes into mp3 file formats.
• Implemented regular scheduled redundant digital archive backups of internal office documents as well as web and online digital files.
• Created a global directory of the organization’s archivists, including contact data, detailed notes and descriptions of the affiliate’s archiving practices, preservation and storage of their repository.
• Sourced and arranged for professional development of 130 archivists and Archive Committee Chairs across the world which honed their knowledge and awareness of archiving practices and procedures.
• Researched and wrote archiving guidelines and procedural manuals, historical PowerPoint presentations, and newsletter articles for the organization’s stakeholders and archivists. This raised awareness of the importance of creating and maintaining an archive and increased expertise in archival practices and procedures.
• Wrote monthly and quarterly progress reports to the Trustees, Office Board and Committee Chairs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Honours with High Distinction, University of Toronto, ON – 2016

• Specialist in Religion, Department of Religion.
• Major in Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Department of Anthropology.
• Museum studies focus in 4th year.

RELEVANT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Baycrest Health Sciences Centre / The Morris & Sally Justein Heritage Museum – 2011-present. More than 1000 hours of volunteer service supporting Baycrest’s Museum on Wheels” implementing Judaism with residents and patients. Responsibilities include:

• Conducted inventory management and safe handling of the museum’s collection in preparation for a storage room renovation.
• Provided client/staff relations support at museum public functions.
  • Engaged patients with objects of Judaica, evoking reminiscent memories and storytelling to improve cognitive health and well-being.