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Proactive, versatile and bilingual professional with expertise spanning geological / hydrogeological field studies, geophysical exploration and satellite imagery interpretation, water well constructions, groundwater flow and contaminant modelling throughout the World. Skilled problem-solver, capable of generating viable solutions utilising strong technical and managerial abilities; energetic and dynamic, relishes challenges and demonstrates in-depth analytical and strategic ability to facilitate operational and procedural planning. Certified Environmental Practitioner in the areas of natural resources / environmental protection management, water quality and soil quality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

Pollutech Enviroquatics Ltd., Point Edward, Ontario
Senior Geo Environmental Scientist/Hydrogeologist 2006 - present

Currently accountable for project managing of site investigations, analysing and interpreting groundwater quality data for industrial sites and developing shallow groundwater flow and contaminant models:
* Groundwater characterization using Geographic Information System and well log information; groundwater quality (chemistry) data; and, groundwater flow and contaminant models
* Scheduling geotechnical and containment testing while assessing dispersion and implementing remediation activities, including passive remediation and landfarming
* Conducting Phases I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments
* Liaising with clients, consulting groups, regulatory agencies, and civic officials, ensuring approval of projects and processes and reviewing preliminary investigation and geoenvironmental reports
* Accurately preparing reports and proposals, including ground investigation design, evaluating data and devising effective remedial alternatives
* Ensuring reports are written to client's satisfaction in a clear, concise and logical manner, delineating below-ground uncertainties related to purchase ownership of site
* Briefing and de-briefing co-workers, junior staff, and subcontractors on all pertinent activities

Key achievements
* Spearheaded development of flow and contaminant models utilising geo software applications, providing graphic annotations for reports to clients, improving comprehension of groundwater flow conditions at project sites
* Introduced new and streamlined existing quality control measures into groundwater sampling procedures

World Vision, Banda Acch, Indonesia
Technical Advisor and Hydrogeologist 2005

Coordinated the evaluation of groundwater resources within World Vision project area in the North Sumatra region of Banda Aceh / Meulaboh to determine best approach to address potable water needs – delineating the extent of tsunami-induced saltwater intrusion within regional groundwater supply to aid in planning water resource development campaign

Key achievements
* Improved operations, reduced overheads and increased quality of deliverables by re-designing organisational structure to transition work assignments away from under-performing contractors while optimising contributions of talented, dedicated staff
* Spearheaded tailored initiatives designed to gather key data quickly and efficiently, including: groundwater distribution, hydrologic characteristics and water supply quality and quantity throughout the northern Sumatra region
* Earned respect for in-depth understanding of the local geology and hydrogeology - leveraging expertise to formulate effective implementation strategies
* Established work protocols and developed proposals and project budgets

AquaGeo Services Ltd., Accra (GH) Ltd, Ghana
Consultant / Hydrogeologist 2003 - 2005

Primarily accountable for the day-to-day management of consultancy services for this company engaged in the provision of geological / hydrogeological services; interpreting processed satellite imageries, geophysical investigations and drilling and construction of water wells:
* Coordinated and managed the preparation of tender documents and responsible for contract bidding
* Recruited and employed company staff; continually monitoring their performance
* Line-managed the company's operational/field staff; dealing promptly with any arising issues
* Set, managed and monitored budgetary constraints; ensuring adherence to throughout the company
* Selected prospective well sites utilising geophysical and terrain evaluation techniques
* Designed water well structures; conducting aquifer and water quality test on successfully completed wells
World Vision, Sudan Program
Water Projects Manager 2001 - 2003

Program Management and Evaluation
* Assessed needs and designing water construction programs in collaboration with the Program Director
* Conducted water resources assessment and identified favourable well sites
* Assisted in proposal preparation and grant management of water projects
* Designed, planned, monitored and conducted evaluations of water projects
* Oversaw pre-qualification, bidding and supervision of local suppliers / contractors ensuring direct compliance to company standards
* Reviewed / approved construction designs, establishing technical standards in materials/building techniques
* Managed and evaluated water projects, expenditures and accomplishments of project goals
* Assured full and complete compliance to company policies and procedures

Financial Management
* Negotiated contracts, and agreements for contracts and vendor
* Established / maintained financial procedures and recording mechanisms
* Assured strict budget management to activity timelines to ensure proper accountability to donors and effective project implementation

Liaison and Human Resource Management
* Liaised with donors and support offices to ensure accountability, adequate reporting and grant compliance with donor agreements
* Liaised with other NGOs and UN agencies to ensure coordination of inputs and resources together with local and governmental authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and regional planning coordination
* Recruited, trained and provided leadership to program staff in cooperation with the HR department
* Organised community capacity building to ensure effective and efficient local management and operation
* Provided technical assistance to the technicians and foreman in each relief site
* Oversaw all construction and rehabilitation projects and provided cross-functional technical support to WV line managers

International Rescue Committee
Coordinator; Water and Environmental Sanitation Programs 2001

* Successfully coordinated water and environmental sanitation programs initiated by the International Rescue Committee, this entailed:
* Developed strategic plans for the Sudan water and environmental sanitation program; initiating new program and project concepts and translating them into proposals
* Oversaw and coordinated all water and environmental sanitation projects in the Sudan Country program whilst concurrently providing guidance and technical assistance to the projects; monitoring budgetary constraints throughout
* Coordinated and conducted water and sanitation assessments
* Oversaw the recruitment, training and development of international water and sanitation human resources
* Ensured the timely and accurate reporting of monthly and quarterly progress
* Liaised with Government of Sudan personnel, United Nation Agencies, (I)NGOs and other relevant organisations while representing the IRC in different forums and maintaining liaison between different technical departments

World Vision, Sudan/Somalia Program
Technical Advisor; Water and Sanitation Program 1998 - 2000

Managerial; Coordinated the planning, management, development and evaluation of water and sanitation projects in collaboration with the Country Director, program office, field project managers, water project staff and communities in all World Vision operational areas in South Sudan and Somalia:
* Developed standards and protocols for water and sanitation programs; ensuring adherence by project staff
* Supervised the implementation of water and sanitation programs, including: recruiting expatriate and national staff, staff supervision and management, training, monitoring, documentation, research, data gathering and reporting
* Provided technical support to non-water programs such as, food security, health and rural development
* Liaised and represented the water and sanitation program with UNICEF, other NGOs, local authorities and World Vision partnership
* Managed special interest project(s) on consultation with program management
* Prepared water project proposals, annual budgets together with monthly, quarterly and annual reports in conjunction with the Program Office and to international standards required by major donors

Technical; Trained expatriate staff (Water Engineers) of varying levels of technical abilities relating to techniques for groundwater investigation and development, including the usage of surface terrain features to interpret the local hydrogeology. The well sites are located based on the information derived from the hydrogeology:
* Provided on-the-job training relating to the well logging of water wells completed in soft and hard rock formations
* Conducted classroom/field sessions on borehole constructions based on information derived from well logs
* Introduced water staff to common pumping test procedures and techniques. Drawdown vrs Time tests were performed on selected wells and the data was analysed using ADEPT – software developed for the analysis of aquifer test data
* Performed water quality tests on completed wells to ensure quality meets accepted (WHO) standards

EARLY CAREER BACKGROUND

World Vision, South Sudan Water Project Manager 1997 – 1998
Desert Research Institute Hydrogeologist/Research Assistant/ Field Team Leader 1994 – 1997
University of Toledo Graduate Teaching Assistant 1992 – 1994
World Vision International Field Hydrogeologist 1988 – 1992
Geological Survey Assistant Geologist/Seismologist 1987 – 1988

EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Developed groundwater resource development strategies and proposals resulting in the acquisition of a mechanised water well drilling rig for the program - an unprecedented achievement in the World Vision Partnership Relief Program
* Trained development workers in Rwanda in the importance of water and good sanitation practices in primary health care programs
* Generated proposals resulting in excess of US $1 million dollars for the Sudan Water Project
* Responsible for well site selection to the construction of wells providing potable water; without which aspects of World Vision's 1998 emergency intervention in the Bahr el Ghazal region of Sudan would not have been possible
* Organised workshop for groundwater professionals in Ghana relating to the application of electromagnetic techniques to groundwater exploration in fractured rock terrains
* Pioneered a groundwater exploration in the Greater Afram Plains (GAP), Ghana

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Software MS Office Suite and Lotus Notes
Geophysical Software RESIX and TEMIX 47,
GIS Software ARC/INFO, ArcView, and GPS systems
Groundwater Modeling Software HydroGeo Analyst, SURFER and AquiferTest Pro.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

M.S., Hydrology/Hydrogeology; University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA
M.S. Geology; University of Toledo, Toledo, USA
B.Sc. (Honours), Geology with Physics; University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Usage / application of state-of-the-art geophysical equipment (NanoTEM- EM-47)/ techniques for groundwater exploration,
* Environmental Screening and Phase I Site Assessments
* Professional Engineering Practice, Law and Ethics Seminar
* Management for Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Programmes, NETWAS (Network for Water and Sanitation International) / IRC (International Water and Sanitation Center), Nairobi, Kenya
* Geographical Information Systems and Image Processing, Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada, USA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

* Canadian Environmental Cert. Approval Board (CECAB)
* International Association of Hydrogeologist (IAH)
* Association of Professional GeoScientists of Ontario (APGO)
* Assoc. of Environmental Site Assessors of Canada (AESAC)
* Water Environmental Association of Ontario (WEAO)

PUBLICATIONS

* Cost Effectiveness of Well Site Selection Methods in a Fractured Aquifer - published in the March/April 1999 edition of Ground Water
* Correspondence Analysis for Principal Components Transformation of Multispectral and Hyperspectral Digital Images - published in the August 1999 edition of Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing

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