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EDUCATION
2002 – 2007
McGill University B.Sc. Geology
-Research project entitled: "Geochemical Evolution of The Long Valley Caldera System – Using LA-ICPMS and 'Titanium-In-Quartz' Procedures to Determine Phenocryst Crystallization Temperatures".
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND QUALITIES
-Member of the Order of Geologists of Quebec, geologist-in-training # 1239.
-Completely fluent in French and English with minor Spanish, Swahili and Indonesian.
-Full, clean driver's license (class 5), and own a vehicle.
-I am honest, inventive, resourceful, dependable and possess great leadership and communication skills.
-I am physically fit (cycling, tennis, skiing, ATV) and have a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwon-Do.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aug 2007 – Feb 2008
Aldershot Resources Ltd.
Fort-Coulonge, Qc.
Field Supervisor
-Mid-way through the summer, I was promoted to Field Supervisor. My new role was to manage and train teams, and complete all channel sampling, and rock crushing in the area.
-Accountable for the team's safety, efficiency, time management, and accomplishment of all tasks.
-Completed all logistical planning and reporting (ie. Ordering equipment, renting trucks, employee payroll, and settling all business accounts on time).n Represented Aldershot Resources at Quebec Exploration 2007. Informed the public of activities.
May 2007 – Aug 2007
Aldershot Resources Ltd.
Fort-Coulonge, Qc.
Field Geologist
-Explored for uranium-bearing pegmatites in the Grenville (Fort-Coulonge, Qc.). From airborne surveys and geological information, I determined the locations for further geological and geophysical work, as well as channel sampling.
-Work included detailed mapping, rock sampling, geological interpretation, geophysics (mag., scint. and spec.), using Word, Excel, GPSU, GESTIM, EXAMINE and MapInfo.
Summer 2006
McGill University
Merapi, Indonesia
Field Geologist
-Used GPS and thermocouple to locate gas vents >500oC from the summit of Merapi Volcano. Giggenbachs were used to collect gas samples for trace element analysis – This type of exploration was done in a very hot and dry climate.
-Responsible for the proper functioning and transportation of all the field equipment overseas.
Summer 2005
McGill University
White River, Ont.
Field Assistant to a Masters Projectn
-Accountable for camp duties, enabling me to get a more complete understanding of the requirements necessary for completing graduate level fieldwork.
-Organized, tested, and mobilized field equipment (GPS, rock saw, tent, canoe, food).
-Assisted the graduate student with collecting field data, and helped prepare samples back in the lab upon return.
Summer 2005
McGill U. Geochemical Laboratories
Montreal, Qc.
Rare Earth Element Researcher
-Assisted graduate students and clients in operating the laser ablation mass spectrometer.
-Standardizing the ICPMS was performed on a daily basis, followed by solid rock and solution rare earth element analysis.
-Routinely ensured gas levels (argon, helium, nitrogen) were maintained at stable and safe levels.
2003 – 2006
McGill Residences
Montreal, Qc.
Resident Advisor at McGill's Solin Hall Residence
-Participated and presented in three annual McGill leadership-training seminars. They were emplaced to ensure I had the proper background to deal with student issues, such as drugs, stress, suicide, loneliness, sex, and sexuality. Ensured mental and physical health.
-Led and coordinated group events (50 to 200 students), and trips.
2004 – 2007 Youthography
Montreal, Que.
Regional Marketing Manager
-Contracted employees to aid in the promotion of a variety of products, such as BIC Lighters, Solo Mobile in collaboration with Coors Light, and Nokia in conjunction with Rogers AT&T.
-I ensured all events remained within or below the budget. All my employees were very well educated with our products.
-Report sheets were submitted after each event. They included pertinent data about the event, and how well the team performed (Team's target, the number of potential consumers that were approached and educated, payroll, money spent funding the event, and reserving the booth/location).
ADDITIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
Feb. 2006
-Three week field trip to Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar – Observed the inner workings of a tanzanite mine, climbed volcanoes and communicated with locals.
Oct. 2005
-Volcanology field trip to Iceland: Class field trip. Drove around the country visiting a variety of geological sites, primarily of volcanological interest.
Oct. 2004
-McGill University – Mineralogy field trip to Bancroft, Ontario
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
February 2006
-McGill University – Fieldtrip to African I fundraised $1 600 for the trip – Through collaboration and negotiation with public establishments, students sold tickets for an event. I managed all of the money, ticket sales, reservation of venues, and negotiation of contracts
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