Bryton L. Chain Arlington, TX | brytonchain.com
Education
Ph.D. in History (in progress) University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX) Fields: Colonialism and Imperialism; the Caribbean; the Pacific Dissertation: Work in progress
Bachelor of Arts in History, 2023 University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) Concentration: Latin America
Bachelor of Arts in African and African American Studies, 2023 University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) Concentration: History & Philosophy
Associate of Arts, 2020 Tarrant County College District (Fort Worth, TX)
Research Interests
Colonialism and imperialism; history of race; Trans-Atlantic political ideologies of the 18th and 19th centuries; revolutionary movements; Caribbean and Pacific Islands history; geographic information systems; digital humanities; public history.
Conference Presentations
A Creole Monarchy: King Henri I of Haiti and the Development of a Caribbean Political Ideology Haitian Studies Association Annual Conference, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA (2023)
A Creole Monarchy: King Henri I of Haiti and the Development of a Caribbean Political Ideology Undergraduate Research Day, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (2023)
The Baccus Family: My Experience as an Intern for the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Undergraduate Research Day, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (2023)
Oklahoma Roots: My Experience Researching the Baccus Family Oklahoma Archivists Association Annual Meeting, Gaylord-Pickens Museum, Oklahoma City, OK (2022)
Honors & Awards
First Prize, Latin American & Caribbean Best Paper Contest — University of Oklahoma (Spring 2023) Raymond Gary Memorial Scholarship — University of Oklahoma (Spring 2023) Inaugural UReCA Fellow — Provost’s Office, University of Oklahoma (Summer 2022) President’s List — Tarrant County College District (Fall 2019) Dean’s List — Tarrant County College District (Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2020) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (x2) — U.S. Navy (June 2015, April 2017) Navy Good Conduct Medal — U.S. Navy (January 2017) Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon — U.S. Navy (January 2015) Letter of Commendation — Commanding Officer, Fleet Readiness Center West (December 2014) Letter of Appreciation — Division Officer, Fleet Readiness Center West (September 2014) Global War on Terror Service Medal — U.S. Navy (January 2014) National Defense Service Medal — U.S. Navy (January 2014)
Teaching Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of History University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX) | 2024–present
HIST-1301: U.S. History to 1865 — Graded written assignments and examinations; held weekly office hours for a course of approximately 150 students.
HIST-1302: U.S. History since 1866 — Graded written assignments and examinations; held weekly office hours for a course of approximately 150 students.
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Fellow Provost’s Office, University of Oklahoma (Summer 2022) Research on the Haitian monarchy of 1811–1820, culminating in the First Prize, Latin American & Caribbean Best Paper Contest.
Research Intern, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce (Summer 2022) Conducted archival research into Black Towns in Oklahoma, with a focus on the Baccus family.
Professional Experience
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor (Petty Officer Second Class), United States Navy Chicago, IL; Pensacola, FL; Lemoore, CA; Yigo, GU | January 2014 – January 2018
Led daily production operations in the Airframes Division, managing schedules, task delegation, and maintenance workflows. Administered all work center documentation including maintenance logs, requisitions, and communications. Served in multiple collateral roles including Hydraulic Contamination Control Program Manager, Quality Control Representative, Technical Publications Librarian, Calibration Technician, and Safety Officer.
Quality Control / Inside Sales, MidWest Hose & Specialty, Inc. Fort Worth, TX | January 2018 – August 2018
Conducted inspection and quality assurance for high-pressure hose assemblies. Managed customer communications and oversaw internal documentation. Cleared a years-long administrative backlog and implemented a streamlined recordkeeping system.
Skills
Historical, archival, and primary source research; qualitative and quantitative research methods; academic writing and citation (Chicago, MLA, APA); literature review; policy research; genealogical research; public speaking and academic presentation; ArcGIS; Microsoft Office; MacOS.
Languages
Spanish — Proficient reading knowledge
French — Beginner reading knowledge
Service
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Tarrant County College (2018-20)
Senator, Student Veterans Association, Tarrant County College (2018–20)
President/Founder, Junior Sailors Association, CFAF AIMD Guam (2015–17)
Ranking Member, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Committee, CFAF AIMD Guam (2015–18)
Member, National Honor Society, Granbury High School (2010–12)
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