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Objective: Work for an exploration and/or mining company. Develop my geologist skills. Be challenge both in my career and personal life. Work in unfamiliar environment and culture setting.
Language: Fluently bilingual in French and in English; Moderate understanding in Italian
Education
2004 -2007
B. Sc, major in Earth & Planetary Science
McGill University, Montréal, QC
Specific Course
-Subsurface mapping: wireline and core logging and seismic data analysis
-Mineral deposit: Overview of frequent world deposit, laboratory on porphyry, SEDEX and epithermal deposit
-Independent studies: geohydrology, geochemical modeling
-Field schools: 2 weeks mapping meta-sedimentary rocks and 2 weeks mapping quaternary sediments
2001-2003 DEC in Natural Science
John Abbott College, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec
Known software:basic knowledge of Surfer, GIS(ArcGIS, MapInfo), Scilab, Acquire, Geosoft
Award
2006
CSPG Undergraduate Student Award
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
-Best undergraduate geoscience student at McGill University
2005
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
-Silica analysis on sediment from the St-Lawrence river
Work Experience
June 2007 - now
Rio Tinto Exploration North America
Task: Graduate Geologist
Project
British Columbia Metallurgical Coal (Crowsnest), BC, Canada
-Supervision of all core logging preparation and activities
-Geological logging of drill core and recording of information into Acquire database
-Field mapping of sedimentary units focused on structural characterization
-Down hole survey and LiDAR interpretation
Diavik Diamond Mine Inc, Lac-de-Gras, Canada
-Geological and geotechnical logging of Kimberlite drill core
-Assisting in near mine exploration project
-Development of Standard Operation Procedure
Diamond Generative Project
-Review all publicly available historical data pertaining to diamond
-Compile information on selected areas in Québec and Manitoba with potential for diamond
Thunder Bay Nickel Drilling (Arrow), On, Canada
-Geological and geotechnical logging of drill core and recording of information into Acquire database.
-Handling and shipping samples along with QA/QC
-Drill site supervision and implementation and compliance with Rio Tinto HSEC standards
Grenville Uranium Project (Grenium), Qc, Canada
-Helicopter support field reconnaissance mapping of radiometric anomalies
-Rock/humus sampling and handling and shipping samples
-Providing induction and explaining Rio Tinto HSEC standards in French
British Columbia Metallurgical Coal (Murray River), Bc, Canada
-Geological logging of drill core and recording of information into Acquire database
-Drill site supervision and implementation and compliance with Rio Tinto HSEC standards
Summer 2005-2006
McGill University, Earth and planetary science department, Qc
Task: Research assistant
-Collect and analyze samples
-Improve the protocol of analysis
-Completed travel plan and execution to collect samples
Acquired skills: Application of acquired knowledge, scientific analysis, Fast organization, Project management
2003-2007
Société des Alcools du Québec, Kirkland, Qc
Task: Sales person
-Made recommendations and provided information to customers regarding products
-Responsible for serving customers and cash register
Acquired skills: Team work, Diplomacy
Summer 2003
City of Montebello, Montebello, Qc
Task: Senior Lifeguard
-To see to the safety of the swimmers
-Maintenance of the pool
-Supervise the junior lifeguards
Acquired skills: Work under pressure, Speed of action, Leadership
1994-2003
Atelier Jacques Cliche enr, Les Coteaux, Qc
Task: Mechanic assistant, delivery person
-Repair bikes and small engines
-Delivery of repaired engines
Acquired skills: Basic mechanics, Problem solving
Training Record
Aug 2008
Coal Geology, Fernie, Canada
-Review of coal properties, methods of exploration and exploitation given by Colin Ward of University of New South Wales
Mar 2008
Diavik Kimberlite Petrology & Logging, Lac-de-Gras, Canada
-Review of kimberlite classification, petrology and logging specific to Diavik Diamond Mine given by Kimberly Webb of Mineral Services
Mar 2008
Geosoft Oasis Montaj, Vancouver, Canada
-Basic introduction to the program along with overview of Target & 3D giving by Natalie Green
Jan 2008
Kimberlites – Geological Principal Relevant to Evaluation, Resource Classification and Mining, Vancouver, Canada
-Presented at Round Up 2008 by Mineral Services, SSPI and Diavik
Jan 2008
Economic Guidelines for Mineral Exploration, Vancouver, Canada
-One week introduction to the application of economics to the study of all aspects of the mineral sector given by Michael Doggett
Nov 2007
Alteration Footprints in Magmatic-hydrothermal systems, Fernie, Canada
-Presented at Mineral South 2007 by Gregory Dipple and Richard Tosdal
Certification
July 2008 WHMIS, College of the Rockies, BC, Canada
Aug 2007 Certificat de secouriste en milieu de travail, Aqua-Urgence Inc, Qc, Canada
July 2007 Driver Review & Evaluation, Northern Lights College, BC, Canada
June 2007 Occupational First Ail Level I, Northern Lights College, BC, Canada
June 2007 H2S Alive, EnForm, BC, Canada
June 2007 Confined Space Entry Level II, HSE Integrated, BC, Canada
Volunteer work
2001-2003 Town library clerk
-Management of book loans
1992-1998 Figure skating monitor
-Teach ice skating to young children
-Organize ice skating shows
Interests
Outdoor activities, Extreme sports (sky diving, scuba diving, snow boarding…), Figure skating, Running
Experiences abroad Australia, France, Italy, United States, Canada
Driver's License
Driver's License since 1999 Motorcycle's License since 2002
References Available upon request
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