Michael Hait, Professional Genealogist - Visual Resume

Michael Hait, CGSM

Professional Genealogist

Visual ResumeJuly 2011

CONTACT INFORMATION

Michael Hait, CGSM

michael.hait@hotmail.comwww.haitfamilyresearch.co

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Twitter: @michaelhaitCG and Certified Genealogist are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic competency evaluation, and the board name is registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.

EXPERIENCE

I started researching my own family tree at age 9

years.

I have been conducting research for clients

professionally since 2006.

Testimonials

“I was very impressed with the research

Michael performed for me at the Maryland

State Archives. He was able to complete the research quickly and the report he

wrote for me was very professional and

informative. I would definitely recommend his services to others.”

-- C. A., Greater New York City Area

Testimonials“… I found him to be a true professional in

every respect. Many time over the years that I

had the pleasure to work with Mike, he went

above and beyond that which was

expected and always provided me with a

quality product and excellent results.

I have recommended him to others and would continue to do so.”

-- B. C., Palm Beach, Florida

Testimonials

“... His work has been very thorough and his

expertise in the field of genealogy coupled with

Maryland history has been top-rate. His reports

are well written and conclusions well documented. I’d highly recommend Michael for similar work in this area. I’ve been very

pleased with the results of his work and have found

him to be a true professional.”-- A. G., Columbia, Maryland

For more testimonials from past clients, visit my

LinkedIn profile:http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhait

I identified living descendants of Frederick County, Md., slaves for an Essence magazine article published in Feb 2011

Vice-President of the National Capital Area chapter of the

Association of Professional Genealogists since January 2010

http://www.ncac-apg.org

GraduateProGen Study Group 5

Creator & Instructor for“Research: African-American

Ancestors” courseNational Institute for Genealogical

Studies

http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/

PUBLICATIONS

The Family History Research ToolkitCD-ROM

(Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2008)

Genealogy At A Glance:African American Genealogy Research

(Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2011)

Hait Family History Research Publications

http://stores.lulu.com/michaelhait

Records of the Slave Claims Commissions, 1864-1867

Volume One:  Register of Claims of Delaware

Commission

Volume Two: Register of Claims of the

Kentucky Commission

Volume Three:Journal of the First

Maryland Commission

The Civil War Draft in MarylandLists of Drafted Men, 1862-1865

Volume I:  16 Oct 1862-23 Jun 1864

Volume II: 24 Jun 1864-8 Apr 1865

Online State Resources for GenealogyE-book

“Researchers who are delving into states that are unfamiliar territory will find this book a helpful introduction. Seasoned specialists will also find this book a handy reference to remind them of the tremendous collections available on the internet.”

— Marian Pierre-Louise,Marian’s Roots and Rambles blog

http://rootsandrambles.blogspot.com30 Jan 2011

“African American Genealogy Examiner”

“African American Genealogy Examiner”

Over 150 articles published since April 2009

Nominated for Family Tree Magazine’s “40 Best Genealogy

Blogs” in 2009

“Baltimore Genealogy & History Examiner”

Over 50 articles published since January 2010

“Baltimore Genealogy & History Examiner”

Frequent Contributor toFamily Chronicle, Internet Genealogy,

and Discovering Family History magazines

“Using Historic Newspapers for

Information on Your Civil War-Era Ancestors,”

Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, March 2011,

pp. 19–24.

AWARDS

2nd Place, Category I “Newspaper Articles”2010 Excellence-in-Writing

Competition

International Society of Family History Writers & Editors

1st Place, Category I “Newspaper Articles”2011 Excellence-in-Writing

Competition

International Society of Family History Writers & Editors

AVAILABLE LECTURES

I am available to present genealogy lectures for societies on the East Coast, or nation-wide using remote lecturing technology.

I have also presented several of these lectures as genealogy “webinars” since March 2011.

“What is a ‘Reasonably Exhaustive Search’?”

“Online State Resources for Genealogy:

Beyond AncestryTM and FamilySearchTM”

“African-American Genealogy:  Tearing Down the Brickwalls”

Testimonials“…His knowledge of African American genealogical

research is astounding.  He was able to direct members

to the best available resources, no matter what they

were searching for.  He also explained ways to avoid

'brick walls' in research, and gave many helpful tips for

doing the most thorough research possible.  I would

highly recommend Mr. Hait for any research project,

talk, or workshop.“--Holly Burnham, Director of Education,

Montpelier Mansion,Laurel, Maryland

“Your Civil War Ancestors: A Guide to Research”

Testimonials

“Michael did a fantastic job presenting a class on the topic of Civil War Ancestors at the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Family History Conference. Michael's reviews from class attendees praised his depth of knowledge and energetic nature. We'd be happy to have Michael back with us again for further presentations, and appreciate his "can-do" attitude!” 

-- Paul Davis,Mid-Atlantic Family History Conference,

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

“Researching Online at the Maryland State Archives Website”

“Identifying Slave Owners in Maryland”

“Beyond Ancestry and FamilySearch:Online Records for African-American

Research”

Testimonials“‘Beyond Ancestry and FamilySearch: Online Records for African-American Research’ is impressive. Members of our genealogy group were amazed to learn about the vast array of online resources currently available. Equally valuable was Michael’s commentary on the quality, geographic scope, ease of search, and research limitations of each of the websites. I would highly recommend this timely, comprehensive, and informative presentation.”

-- Alice Harris,AAHGS-Central Maryland Chapter,

Columbia, Md.

For more reviews from my past lectures & webinars,

take a look at my SpeakerMix profile:

http://speakermix.com/michael-hait

I can also create custom lectures on many genealogy topics upon request.

POWERPOINT DESIGNFOR GENEALOGY PRESENTERS

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See full presentation samples at:

http://www.slideshare.net/michaelhait

CONTACT INFORMATION

Michael Hait, CGSM

michael.hait@hotmail.comwww.haitfamilyresearch.com

Twitter: @michaelhaitCG and Certified Genealogist are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic competency evaluation, and the board name is registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.