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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Accomplished professional seeking to leverage strengths in hydrogeology, geology, geomatics and geotechnical engineering to earn a position on a team committed to making genuine social contributions within challenging, multi-faceted environments. Possess an MS in Geology and an MS in Hydrology / Hydrogeology; offer domestic and international professional experience showcasing proven ability to work closely with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise
* Specialize/Interested in groundwater movement analyses, containment assessments, site remediation, well monitoring, subsurface geological mapping, aquifer evaluation and geochemistry.
* Proven strengths spearheading field studies, preparing and evaluating research proposals and managing budgets and projects.
* Conversant with Environmental Site Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment procedures.
* Dedicated to applying an interdisciplinary project coordination approach while supervising high-calibre professional teams, preparing technical documentation and interpreting data.
* Strong communication and liaison proficiencies to serve as primary point-of-contact and trusted consultant; fluent in English and Ewe, a Ghanaian language.
* Technical competencies include using GPS instruments, GIS applications, conductivity meters, arsanators and other tools and MS Office applications.

Keyword Summary
Environmental scientist, hydrogeology, geology, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, international collaboration, groundwater movement analysis, containment, site remediation, well monitoring subsurface geological mapping, aquifer evaluation, geochemistry, field studies, research proposals, budget management, project management, consulting, water resource development, Master of Science in Hydrology / Hydrogeology, Master of Science in Geology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Advisor & Hydrogeologist, World Vision - Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 5/2005 to 11/2005
Coordinated 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. Delineated extent of tsunami-induced saltwater intrusion within regional groundwater supply to aid in planning water resource development campaign. Facilitated meetings and discussion fora with stakeholders to identify requirements and generate solutions. Used global position system (GPS) instruments, conductivity meters, arsanators to gather and track survey information; developed maps used to assess data. Established work protocols. Developed proposals and project budgets. Recruited, managed and trained staff.
Key Contributions:
- Improved operations reduced overhead and increased quality of deliverables by re-designing organizational structure throughout region to transition work assignments away from under-performing contractors while optimizing contributions of talented, dedicated staff.

- Spearheaded a number of 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 ability to develop an in-depth understanding of the local geology and hydrogeology and leveraging this knowledge to formulate effective, tailored implementation strategies.

Hydrogeologist, RES & WES Ltd. - Accra, Ghana, 10/2003 to 4/2005
Engaged in a variety of comprehensive consulting projects to implement water programs throughout Ghana funded by international organizations including the World Bank, European Union and Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). Managed selection of favourable sites to drill wells, design well structures and conduct water quality analyses. Led reconstruction of local hydrogeology resources by analyzing maps identifying geology, hydrogeology, topography, drainage and vegetation and interpreting well log records. Designed and used geophysical exploration techniques to locate structures associated with groundwater (aquifers) and to trace contaminant paths. Interpreted results and compiled detailed reports.
Key Contributions:
- Perpetuated strong current knowledge of advancing hydrogeological and environmental issues by actively participating in task forces, committees and professional associations.
- Provided consultancy services to three projects in the Greater Accra, Volta and Northern regions of Ghana, registering total value of US $450K.

Field Hydrogeologist, World Vision - Nairobi, Sudan, 9/2001 to 9/2003
Served as Groundwater Program Team Leader by overseeing planning and management of water resource development activities. Compiled and analyzed data of existing water sources in targeted communities to formulate baseline report. Identified and used appropriate geophysical exploration techniques; conducted geophysical surveys. Developed project proposals, annual budgets and periodic reports in compliance with international standards.
Key Contribution:
- Succeeded in optimizing funding utilization and perpetuating a clear and efficient budget management process.

Field Hydrogeologist, International Rescue Committee - Khartoum, Sudan, 9/2000 to 8/2001
Led strategic groundwater resource development program. Established and monitored strategic plan. Provided technical guidance to staff members. Planned and conducted geophysical surveys and assessments that made use of historical data and site inspection findings. Completed hydrogeological, environmental and socio-economic impact assessments. Recruited, trained and mentored international multi-disciplinary technical team.
Key Contributions:
- Orchestrated revival of flagging program by redesigning entire initiative and formulating and implementing region-wide strategic plans.
- Raised approximately US $1M by forging strategic partnerships with global and domestic corporate organisations and relevant government divisions.

Field Hydrogeologist, World Vision - Sudan & Somalia (Head offices located in Nairobi, Kenya), 9/1997 to 8/2000
Managed several geological mapping field studies in southern Sudan to identify regional stratigraphy influencing permeability and transmissivity to create maps to guide representatives from United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during water project implementation.
Key Contribution:
- Championed and developed effective groundwater exploration unit using a combination of terrain evaluation and geophysical techniques to select and complete 150 successful water well sites within this period.
- Raised and managed in excess of US $3M.

Hydrogeologist / Field Team Leader, Desert Research Institute - Reno, Nevada, 9/1994 to 9/1997
Contributed in organization's Hydrologic Sciences Program by using SPOT and Landsat data, aerial photographs and GIS techniques to locate water-bearing fractures and prospective well sites. Refined fracture locations by analysing and interpreting geophysical survey data. Prepared hydrogeological and environmental presentations; participated as speaker, panellist and subject matter expert in public focus groups, hearings and other meetings pertaining to water and environmental sanitation facilities. Wrote field expedition reports. Provided technical support to geophysical exploration crew.
Key Contribution:
- Conducted in-depth investigation into techniques to produce higher-yielding wells, bringing drilling success rate from a low of 10% to upwards of 63%.

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Toledo - Toledo, OH, 9/1992 to 8/1994
Awarded two-year graduate research / teaching assistantship to develop groundwater resource map of Erie County, Ohio, USA using drilled water well data. Delineated groundwater regimes and directional flow patterns based on hydrological data obtained from Ohio Division of Natural Resources, Ground Water Inventory Division and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Field Hydrogeologist, World Vision - Accra, Ghana, 9/1988 to 8/1992

Assistant Seismologist / Geologist, Ghana Geological Survey Dept. - Ho, Ghana, 9/1987 to 8/1988

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Hydrology / Hydrogeology - University of Nevada, Reno, NV
Applied hydro/environmental geophysics, satellite and aerial photograph interpretation techniques to the characterization and evaluation of both surface and subsurface features

Master of Science in Geology - University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Bachelor of Science in Geology & Physics - University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
Graduated with Honours

Key Modules
* Hydrology * Applied Hydrogeology
* Quantitative Hydrogeology * Solid Earth Geophysics
* Soil Chemistry * Geophysical Stratigraphic Analysis
* Principles of Field Geophysics * Sedimentology & Sedimentary Petrology
* Exploration Geophysics * Structural Geology
* Advanced Photogeology * Engineering Geology
* Aerospace Remote Sensing * Applied Groundwater Modelling
* Geostatistics * Geochemistry

Professional Development:
* Performance Management
* Geophysical NanoTEM Techniques for Groundwater Investigations
* Certificate in Geographic Information Systems & Image Processing
* Management for Sustainability of Water & Sanitation Programmes
* Infrastructure, Environment, Water & People

Current Associations:
* Canadian Environmental Certification Approval Board (CECAB)
* International Association of Hydrogeologist (IAH) Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhIG)

Publications:
Carr, James and Korblaah Matanawi, "Correspondence Analysis for Principal Components Transformation of Multispectral and Hyperspectral Digital Images," Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 8/1999.

Taylor, Kendrick, Korblaah Matanawi, Tim Minor and Mathew Chesley, "Cost Effectiveness of Well Site Selection Methods in a Fractured Aquifer," Ground Water, 3-4/1999.
Residency Status: Canadian Landed Immigrant (Permanent Resident)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

PLATFORMS: Windows; UNIX; Mac OS

TOOLS: MS Office; Corel Draw; Lotus Notes; Grapher; SURFER

GEOPHYSICAL SOFTWARE: RESIX; TEMIX 47; SIPT1 & 2; QSCHULM; MAGPAC

GIS SOFTWARE: ARC/INFO; IDRISSI; GPS systems

GROUNDWATER MODELING: MODFLOW; ASM; SEFTRAN; SOLUTE; Argus Meshmaker & RESCUE

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