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GEOLOGIST
International Business ~ Field Work ~ Sampling ~ Research ~ Assessments ~ Geological Mapping ~ Mineral Exploration ~ Reverse Circulation Drilling ~ People & Project Management ~ Training ~ Sales & Marketing ~ Tradeshows
Gifted Geoscientist with more than nine years of environmental assessment and mineral exploration experience. Exceptional ability to understand and overcome logistical, cultural, linguistic, and terrain-related difficulties associated with global geological worksites. Strong organizational, networking, and communication skills; bilingual and multicultural, with written and oral fluency in Spanish and English. Lived and worked in Mexico, Europe, and Taiwan; additional business travel to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Canada. Mastery of technical sales cycle, from cold calling to closing.
EDUCATION
BS Geosciences (major in Geology), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Coursework toward A.A. in International Business, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Additional academic studies at Hermosillo and Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
„Ï Managed multiple corporate environmental assessments in Mexico, Taiwan, Europe, and Canada.
„Ï Supervised drilling (reverse circulation) operations - site preparation, borehole identification and orientation, drill chip logging, and sampling - at numerous U.S. and Mexican sites.
„Ï Conducted field investigations using high resolution resistivity, induced polarization, and electromagnetics.
„Ï Served as liaison between project management and field crews and between Mexican officials and corporate clients.
„Ï Provided multi-channel English and Spanish editorial services, including translation of mining equipment technical manuals and development of Websites, newsletters, and marketing materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant, Sonora, Mexico, 1996 to 1999
Helped clients establish Mexican mineral rights claims.
Contracting positions (1996):
Drilling Supervisor, LARAMIDE RESOURCES, INC. / CERRO COLORADO PROJECT, Sonora, Mexico
Mine Geologist / Drilling Supervisor, ASARCO, INC. MISSION COMPLEX, Sahuarita, AZ
Drilling Supervisor, BHP COPPER, Pinto Valley, Miami, AZ
Geophysical Assistant, HYDROGEOPHYSICS, INC., Tucson, AZ
TRACER RESEARCH CORPORATION (PRAXAIR INCORPORATED), Tucson, AZ, 1990 to 1996
Project Manager for International Operations
Managed Mexican and Latin American operations; developed and maintained relationships with clients and government agencies. Coordinated marketing and sales of environmental assessment services and TRACER TIGHT underground leak detection system; conducted environmental consulting; performed fieldwork; developed reports and proposals; maintained equipment. Trained new affiliates in the proper use of TRACER TIGHT; supervised environmental assessments.
Environmental Geologist II
Responsibilities included calibration of import/export and gas chromatography equipment; collection and analysis of air, soil, soil vapors, and groundwater samples (VOCs) at US military bases, gasoline stations, dry cleaners, storage terminals, refineries, and manufacturing facilities. Mapped contamination extent, interpreted data, consulted with clients, and recommended future borings. Performed underground tank and pipeline leak detection tests.
Environmental Geologist I
Conducted environmental assessments with mobile laboratory throughout the continental US.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loan Officer, Countrywide Home Loans, Phoenix, AZ, 2006 to 2008
Business Development Representative, Transworld Systems, Inc., Miami, FL-Phoenix, AZ, 2003 to 2006
Sales Associate, Universa Industries, Tucson, AZ, 2000 to 2001
Print Advertising Sales, Aguila/Imparcial Publishing Company, Tucson, AZ, 1999 to 2000
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office ~ Lotus 1-2-3 ~ FrontPage
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