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Education B.Sc. Geology/Environmental Studies, Double Honours, Saint Mary's University, Halifax NS
Work Experience
Aug 2006 – Present Senior Coal Quality Geologist, Elk Valley Coal Corp, Sparwood BC
Blending Coal based on physical and chemical properties to satisfy various global customers with consistent products. Developing new products in greenfield mining areas. Supervision and training of students and running the mine survey department. Bench scale model updating.
Oct 2005 – Aug 2006 Project Geologist, Elk Valley Coal Corp, Calgary AB
Building geologic block models and resource calculation using most current software. Coordinating and budgeting exploration drilling programs. Field mapping and geophysical log interpretation of geology for the purpose of updating current models.
Jan 2005 – Oct 2005 Field Geologist, Terracon Geotechnique, Fort McMurray AB
Analyzing existing and anticipating potential geo-hazards in the active mine face at Suncor Energy's two open pit mines. I devise safe mining plans through extensive field mapping, borehole analysis and geophysical log interpretation. I have also successfully supervised an overburden drilling program at Suncor.
June 2004 – Nov 2004 Earth Science Educator, Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation, Field BC
Guided groups of 15 people to the world famous Burgess Shale – Walcott Quarry and Mt. Stephen Fossil Beds UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Representing the Foundation at various industry trade shows. Lead full day field trips for third year Geography and Geology students from various universities.
March 2004 – Jan 2005 Lead Hand Carpenter, Kato Construction, Golden BC
Co-supervised and instructed a crew of six. Trouble-shooting complex architectural design flaws, integrating log and timber frame styles with conventional frames, intricate finishing techniques.
Sept 2000 – Dec 2003 Lead Hand Carpenter, RDC Fine Homes, Whistler BC
Earned 1400+ apprenticed hours under a ticketed carpenter.
Dec 2000 – Apr 2001 Asst. Shift Leader and Server, GLC Restaurant, Whistler BC
Jan 2003 – Apr 2003 Responsible for accounting and bookkeeping, opening and closing of restaurant.
Dec 2001 – Apr 2002 AutoCAD Technician/GPS Surveyor, Eagle Surveys 2000, Calgary AB
Created maps and updated them daily from data collected by 13 GPS surveyors. Responsible for system setup, plotting and backup of data. Maps were used by seismic crews, survey crews and exploration companies.
Aug 2001 – Nov 2001 Field Tech/Office Asst, McGregor Geosciences Ltd, Halifax NS
Conducted a geologic (seismic) survey of sedimentary basins on Cape Breton Island. Created detailed images of seismic profiles, digitized maps, and correlated borehole data with stratigraphy.
Sept 1999 – Apr 2000 Mineralogy Lab Asst, SMU Geology Dept, Halifax NS
Assisting second year geology students with concepts of Mineralogy including:
Identification of major mineral groups, crystal structure, chemical/physical properties and practical uses. 3hrs/week.
Research/Publications
Tunnel Valleys under the Scotian Shelf, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, May 2000
Studied sub seafloor Pleistocene glacial features using industry multi-beam seismic profiles. Interpreted acoustic features created a database and mapped their locations.
Special Skills
- Geology Skills:
- Field: Logging on various drill rigs, field interpretation
- Lab: Soil testing, core description, geophysical log interp.
- Office: Reports (images, maps, analysis), correlating borehole data with model
- Mine: Field geology mapping, instrumentation, survey communication, working around heavy equipment, safety
- Computer Skills:
- GIS and Mapping: Mincom, Minesight, ArcView, AutoCAD
- Database management, Word Processing and Spreadsheets: extensive
- Imaging: Corel Draw, Photoshop, PowerPoint
- First Aid:
- Wilderness First Responder (80 hour First Aid – current)
- Sagar Splint
- WHMIS, H2S Alive, CSTS
- GPS and Conventional Surveying experience
- Level One course in Avalanche Awareness
- ATV Safe Rider Certificate
- Food Safe, Serve it Right
- Interpersonal, public speaking and public relation skills
- Managerial, accounting and supervisory experience
- High energy level, dynamic, incredible work ethic
Activities/Interests/Volunteer Work
- Relay For Life participant, May 2005
- Spanish – currently studying at an intermediate level
- Volunteer tennis instructor at MacDonald Island Tennis Club
- Golden Search and Rescue Volunteer
- Columbia Valley Climbing Assoc. Member and volunteer. Maintained trails, secured land access, First Aid, testing belay skills, set up/disassembly of climbing wall.
- Traveling (Canada, USA, Costa Rica, Nicaragua)
- Ski touring, rock climbing, surfing, tennis, photography, music, fossil hunting.
References References available upon request
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