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EDUCATION
Jan 1999 to June 2002 Southern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science, Geology
* GPA 3.43
* Dean's List 1999-2000, 2001
June 2002 to June 2003 Princeton University
Graduate Student, Geology
* GPA 3.00
* Dusenbury Prize - 2002
Sep 2004 to June 2006 Rutgers University
Graduate Student, Geochemistry
* GPA 3.70
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mining Experience
January 2008 to Current MGC Resources, Inc., Tonopah, NV
Geologist
* Conducting quarterly environmental sampling and reporting to NDEP.
* Constructing geologic models using the Gemcom Surpac software package, including: gathering drill core assay and collar survey data, formatting and checking data for errors, importing data, working with cross-sections, digitizing segments, constructing solid models, and basic block model development.
* Generation of maps and cross sections utilizing Surpac and AutoCAD.
* Extensive data manipulation using Microsoft Access and Excel.
* Maintaining and administering network and all computer and peripheral hardware, and software.
* Assisting with site surveys.
* Preparing permits and applications for drilling operations.
* Basic geological core and chip logging.
August 2007 to December 2007 Manhattan Mining Company Manhattan, NV
Geologist
* Conducting quarterly environmental sampling and reporting to NDEP.
* Constructing geologic models using the Gemcom Xplorpac software package, including: gathering drill core assay and collar survey data, formatting and checking data for errors, and importing data.
* Generation of maps and cross sections utilizing Xplorpac and AutoCAD.
* Extensive data manipulation using Microsoft Access and Excel.
* Maintaining and administering network and all computer and peripheral hardware, and software.
* Assisting with site surveys.
March 2007 to July 2007 Unimin Corp. Ottawa, IL
Geologist, Temp
* Processing drill cores, including: logging and splitting of drill cores, and sampling.
* Conducting hydrological investigations and reporting with regards to mine site dewatering issues.
* Constructing geologic models using the MineSight 3D software package, including: gathering drill core assay and collar survey data, formatting and checking data for errors, importing data, creation of various surfaces needed for model development, manipulation of surfaces for solid creation, statistical variography of data, and model finalization.
* Generation of various reports, including: hydrology reports, geology reports, and model review reports.
Environmental Experience
June 2006 to November 2006 Whitestone Associates, Inc. Warren, NJ
Environmental Scientist, Geologist
* Collection of soil and water samples.
* Performance of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Preliminary Assessments for various property types throughout New Jersey and New York, to include background investigation, photographic documentation, and report generation.
September 2004 to September 2005 EcolSciences, Inc. Rockaway, NJ
Environmental Scientist, Geologist
* Collection of soil and water samples, pesticide screening samples, and drinking water samples.
* Performance of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Preliminary Assessments for various property types throughout New Jersey and New York City, to include background investigation, photographic documentation, and report generation.
* Performance of health and safety site supervision for various environmental construction projects.
June 2004 to August 2004 ECC, Inc. Mt Laurel, NJ
Associate Risk Manager, Geologist
* Collection of soil and water contamination data in residential areas to facilitate environmental claims determination.
* Report generation for various insurance carriers, including contamination data and recommendations, to enable claims payout determination.
* Field oversight of contractor work related to excavation, UST/AST removal/replacement, and other required tasks.
May 2003 to June 2004 URS Corporation Cranford, NJ
Geologist
* Collection of soil contamination data at an inactive nuclear fuel production facility to facilitate soil remediation efforts.
* Supported site characterization and evaluation efforts related to contaminant pathways analysis at an active pharmaceutical company manufacturing facility; tasks included water level measurements, pH, conductivity, and TDS.
* Directed geophysical surveying efforts related to a brownfield redevelopment project; field activities in this highly urban setting included the evaluation and development of site characterization and contaminant delineation sampling plans.
* Collection of ground water data at an inactive industrial facility to demonstrate the effectiveness of a monitored natural attenuation remedial approach.
Information Technology
April 1999 to June 2002 Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR
Senior Network Team Member and Installation Team Member
* Performed technical consulting for over 1500 faculty and staff as well as over 5000 student users.
* Trained users on new computer equipment, peripherals, and software. Also trained junior members on methods and procedures.
* Documented installation and maintenance procedures for software and hardware on over 1000 systems.
* Setup and configured new and old systems with software and maintained systems by creating hard drive images with Norton Ghost (version 5 and 7).
* Coordinated training of junior members with other senior members to share in skill development within the department.
Summer 2000 Tranxition Corporation Beaverton, OR
Software Tester and Network Technician
* Developed testing plans for application (Microsoft office productivity packages 95 to 2000) and utility software (Norton AV 9x, Norton Utilities 9x, and Visio 2000).
* Maintained systems using hard drive images with Norton Ghost (version 6).
* Used testing plans to 'break' company software (Personality Tranxport Pro 2) and determine its weaknesses; reported 'bugs' to software engineers via tracking software (Test Tracker Pro).
* Performed various technical tasks (systems installation and configuration) and assisted the network administrator with maintenance (Windows NT 4 Server and network connectivity issues).
June 1998 to Feb 2001 Oregon Air National Guard
Communications Systems Controller
* Maintained the communications equipment and operated the communications focal point connecting the US Army and USAF during mobility.
Summer 1998 Wells Fargo Consumer Credit Group, MIS Unit
Database Specialist
* Provided assistance to MIS by running queries from MS Access off of a mainframe database used to track accounts in the Consumer Special Payments Program.
* Organized data into an easily read and interpreted format in MS Excel, giving management a clear view of how well the credit program was working.
Feb 1990 to June 1998 United States Air Force
Network Administrator and Desktop Support Technician
* Provided network support to over 150 users on a Novell NetWare 4.1 10baseT Ethernet network.
* Provided PC user support for over 150 users and performed hardware/software installation and repair for these users and their printers.
* Performed various administration duties such as:
Maintaining offsite server backups
Managed parts and supplies inventories
Tracked and enforced license agreements
Installed fiber optic and cat 5 cable for network expansion
Trained users on information security
Wrote user's guides eliminating backlog of technical support calls
Prepared a monthly article for department newsletter
Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Supervisor
* Single-handedly revamped service manual library; cleared 634 discrepancies, and created a quick reference listing, cutting research time by 70 percent.
* Hand picked to join the Hazardous Materials Team; helped to establish the Hazardous Materials Pharmacy for Yokota Air Base.
* Chosen for a six person team to prepare vehicles for shipment to Somalia, during Operation Provide Relief; inventoried over $2.5 million worth of vehicles and equipment.
SKILLS
Hardware
* PC hardware such as: Intel processors (all models), motherboard (installation and troubleshooting), all bus architectures (PC, ISA, MCA, EISA, VLB, PCI, AGP, and PCMCIA), storage device installation and troubleshooting (including partitioning and formatting, data recovery, backup, optimization, and optical media technologies), and video technologies (advanced)
* Mac hardware as above for the G3 and G4 (basic to intermediate)
* Troubleshooting and maintaining HP LaserJet II, III, 4, 5, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 8000 series printers (including JetDirect card installation and setup) and miscellaneous HP InkJet printers (basic to intermediate)
* Troubleshooting and maintaining of HP ScanJet (various models) (basic to intermediate)
Applications
* Microsoft Office 4.x, 9x (Japanese and English), 2000, and XP (intermediate to advanced)
* Symantec's Norton Utilities 95, Norton Antivirus 95, Norton Ghost (versions 5, 6, and 7, all with multicast experience) (intermediate to advanced)
* Tranxition's Personality Tranxport Pro 2 (intermediate to advanced)
* Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Fireworks MX (basic to intermediate)
* Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator (basic)
* Microsoft Exchange 5.x and 2000 (Server and Client), and Microsoft Outlook 97, 2000, and XP (intermediate to advanced)
* Clientele help desk database (basic)
* System Commander (intermediate), Partition Magic 6 and 7 (intermediate to advanced), and Partition It (basic)
* Internet Explorer 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x and Netscape Communicator 4.x (basic to intermediate)
Operating Systems
* Novell NetWare 4.x (basic to intermediate)
* MS-DOS (all versions), Windows 3.x, Windows 9x (Japanese and English), Windows NT (Server and Workstation), Windows 2000 (Server and Professional), Windows Me, and Windows XP (Professional and Home Edition) (intermediate to advanced)
* Mac OS 9.x and OS X (basic to intermediate)
* Caldera and Red Hat Linux client systems (basic to intermediate)
Geological
* Skilled in Rockworks 98/99, StereoNett, ArcView 3.1 GIS software and Spatial Analyst.
* Skilled with petrographic microscope, both transmitted and reflected light microscopy
* Skilled on thin section preparation, including polished sections and samples
* Experienced with geological field equipment such as Brunton compass and GPS.
* Skilled in map creation and aerial photo interpretation with emphasis on field mapping and environmental interpretation.
* Skilled in the Rosgen stream classification system and stream surveying
* Entry-level experience with MineSight 3D and Gemcom Surpac 6.0.3
* Intermediate-level experience with AutoCAD 2007/2008
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