Paul Howard
UNE Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (2007)
- Masters of Professional Studies (2017)
- Graduate Certificate (2008)
Other credentials: Bachelor of Science with Honours, University of Wollongong (2009)
Study Mode: On-campus and Online
College: Mary White College
Current Occupation: Principal, Archaeological Cultural Resource Expert Services LLC (ACRES), United States and Australia
Skills: Industry Knowledge across several countries and archaeological aspects, Networking, Project Management, Analysis, Community Consultation, GIS, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, Liaising with clients, and Teamwork.
Paul Howard is an internationally recognised archaeologist and cultural resource management specialist with over two decades of experience across three continents. As Director and Principal Investigator of Archaeological Cultural Resource Expert Services LLC (ACRES LLC) since 2021, Paul specialises in keeping businesses compliant with federal, state, city, and county regulations requiring archaeological assessments and permitting across Washington, Hawai'i, and Australia.
Paul's archaeological expertise spans diverse cultural contexts, including Aboriginal, Khmer, Macassan, Historic, and Native American archaeology. Since beginning his career in 2004, he has developed particular strengths in stone artefact analysis, taphonomic processes, photogrammetry, project management, and report writing. Currently serving as Project Manager and Principal Investigator with ACRES LLC, Paul oversees Hawaiian, Pacific Islands, Washington, and Australian projects. He ensures that managing quality assurance, team coordination, and regulatory compliance is adhered to.
A proud alumnus of the University of New England, Paul holds a Master of Professional Studies in Archaeology (2013-2016), with his thesis examining "Artefact Disturbance in the New England Tablelands: Elucidating the Factors Harming Archaeological Sites." He was recognised for his excellent academic achievement and exceptional research potential with an Australian Postgraduate Award in 2014. Paul is currently undertaking graduate research at the University of Melbourne (MPhil/PhD, 2024-2027), conducting a LiDAR investigation of the Plain of Jars in Laos, demonstrating his commitment to advancing archaeological methodologies.
A Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) since 2017 in the USA, Paul maintains extensive certifications including HAZWOPER 40-Hour and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. His commitment to community service extends beyond his professional work, including volunteer archaeology with the San Diego Archaeological Center since 2016 and food aid distribution with the International Red Cross for storm victims in Vietnam. Paul holds authorisation to work legally in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
I want to build the future for archaeologists and other professionals. I strive on the mentality of not giving up and being persistent no matter what. This is an important program to share my story, but also a learning experience for not only the mentee, but myself included. I always strive to achieve in life and not being afraid to learn, but be afraid of the moment when you think you know everything and don't want to learn. People are capable of doing incredible things, they can also experience many different personal aspects in life. It's the pathway less travelled that can inspire growth and inevitably define the future. I hope me being involved in this program can inspire the future professionals to take the right steps to succeed.
