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Summary of Qualifications
Professional geologist with more than 25 years of field, office, laboratory, and research experience. Background includes US and international exploration for, and open-pit mining of, precious and base metals often in remote and hazardous areas. Successfully designed and completed mapping, sampling, drilling, and ore reserve estimation projects. Solid background in the geology and geochemistry of ore deposits. Expert in basic and advanced computer techniques. Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communications skills. Have worked independently, as an enthusiastic team member, and as a team leader.
Professional Experience
8/23/2008
to
12/6/2009
Geologist - Minemappers, Wisconsin, USA - Relogging archival core for porphyry copper mine in Nevada, USA. Taking specific gravity measurements, close-up core photography, and logged petrographic, alteration, and mineralization data.
1/2008-7/2008
Data Transferal - Minemappers, Wisconsin, USA - Converted data on archival drill logs for porphyry copper mine from paper copies to Access database by telecommunicating from Thailand.
Data Management - U3O8 - Involved in setting up data collection processes for uranium project in Mongolia.
5/7 - 10/15/7
Project Manager - Majestic Gold Corp., Xinjiang Province, China - Managed and supervised exploration project in Tien Shan mountains of far western China. Digitized a geologic map. Coordinated with drill crews, geologists and laborers to build paths and drill pads. Collected and scanned daily drill shift reports and converted data from them to database tables. Met with government and military representatives about labor and border issues. Measured specific gravities of samples from drill holes. Organized drill collar, survey, lithology, alteration, assay and other data into database tables. Wrote weekly reports and a contribution to project report.
10/30/6-5/7
Contract Geologist – Geotemps (for Northland Exploration Sweden), Storuman, Sweden – Largely data management and inventory of legacy assay certificates. Supervised crew of eleven temporary clerical workers in data auditing and correction project. Some preparation of maps using MapInfo and graphic logs of drill hole assay and lithologic data using Downhole Explorer. Closeup-core photography.
6/13/6-9/30/6
Project Manager – Geotemps (for Dynasty Gold), Qinghai Province, PRC, Co-managed drilling and IP work on orogenic gold project in Qilian mountains near border with Gansu Province in coordination with Chinese counterpart. Worked with crew of about 150 workers including laborers, drillers, IP survey crew, logistics persons, and others. Sited man portable drill rigs. Crew included Mongolian, Chinese, Australian, and Thai personnel.
11/25/5-1/21/6
Consulting Geologist - Magnus International Resources, Mangshi, Yunnan, PRC – Described channel sample sites, logged or quick logged about 2250 meters of core in dolomite-hosted gold deposit. Detailed core photography. Measured specific gravities of specimens of drill core.
2/04 – 9/05
Exploration Geologist, Geotemps and New Sleeper Gold, Winnemucca, Nevada. Logged core and cuttings and entered the logging information into computer spreadsheets daily. Measured specific gravities of specimens of drill core. Did detailed core photography. Designed and constructed databases of drill hole assay and spatial information, multi-element analytical data, daily drilling records, an inventory of aerial photographs, and other data tables.
6/03 – 2/04
Mudlogger, Geosite, San Angelo, Texas. Logged cuttings from exploration oil and gas wells in West Texas. Collected, examined and described cuttings using microscopes and fluorescent lamps. Sat up, operated and took down gas monitoring equipment. Entered penetration rate, gas values, and cuttings descriptions into logging program and transmitted data back to office daily. Worked one and two man jobs.
4/02-7/02
Geologist/Assistant Site Manager, Geotemps (for SteamTech Environmental Services). Assisted with site preparation and operation of steam remediation projects at two Air Force bases in California. Logged drill core. Contact suppliers. Met and escorted supply trucks from security gate to project site. Started up and shutdown steam generator Collected water samples. Took temperature, resistivity, and volatile organic compound concentration measurements. Prepared AutoCad and Surfer drawings.
9/01 to 12/01
Computer Geologist, Contract Geologic Services (for Placer Dome - Bald Mountain). Data compilation project for mining district. Locate analytical reports and maps. Enter data. Audit and correct errors in pre-existing database. Establish new databases. Produce maps using AutoCad and ArcView. Inventory and document archival data. Coordinate efforts with staff and contract geologists, surveyors, and engineers.
6/98 to 9/01
Completing dissertation for PhD. degree and weathering out recession in mining industry by taking temporary positions. Details provided on request.
10/97 to 11/97
Consulting Geologist, Myanmar First Dynasty Mines Ltd, Yangon, Myanmar. Preparation of graphic illustrations for investor presentation. Produced maps in AutoCAD v. 14 and Corel Draw. Examined and standardized databases. Produced GIS maps.
7/96 to 9/96
Consulting Geologist, BHP Tintaya, Tintaya, Peru. Re-logged about 8500 meters of core from a copper skarn deposit. Used notebook computer to produce summary logs of drill holes. Provided database information on drill-holes to other geologic consultants.
6/95 to 9/95
Consulting Geologist, MK Gold, Boise, Idaho. Geologic supervision of three exploration projects centered on copper and gold targets in Panama. Logged core. Prepared maps in field camp with notebook computer and digitizing tablet. Worked with computer personnel to transfer field maps to Arc Cad in GeoTec office in Panama. Downloaded geochemical data from Canada to Panama and processed this data into databases and spreadsheets for my projects and several others.
9/92 to 12/95
Department Computer Administrator, Department of Geosciences, Oregon State University. Installed programs, isolated problems in computers and software, and recommended repairs of non-functional equipment. Some computer repair. Connected about thirty computers to local and wide area networks including the Internet. Provided software and hardware support for faculty, staff, and students. Was involved in setting up global positioning satellite (GPS) base station for the Geosciences Department.
6/87 to 12/90
Senior Projects Geologist, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd., P.O. Box 1, Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Supervised all geological and production work on 'skarn' and massive ore bodies at the Ok Tedi mine including: drill site selection and preparation, logging of rotary cuttings and core from intervals of potential 'skarn' ore, specific gravity measurements of about 2000 samples of DDH core, core photography, ore-waste boundary placement, and coordination of mining activities with pit foremen, dozer and shovel operators, truck drivers, and others. Supervised sample preparation facility for period of about one year. Acted as chief geologist for about eight weeks at which time the chief geologist was on holidays. Logged about 3000 samples of rotary drill chips and 7600 cuttings samples from blast holes. Performed statistical analysis of geochemical data. Made maps and cross sections utilizing geologic and chemical data. Implemented a computer labeling program for geochemical samples. Calculated ore and waste estimates.
8/86 to 6/87
Laborer, Chemex Laboratory, Reno, NV. Weathered out recession in mining industry by working in sample preparation facility. Crushed and split samples. Warehoused reject portions of samples. Worked day, swing, and graveyard shifts.
8/85 to 2/86
Exploration Geologist, Utah International Inc., Salt Lake City, UT. Intermediate-scale geologic mapping of precious metal targets in Nye and Elko Counties, Nevada, Collection of samples of rock and soil for geochemical analysis. Reconnaissance geology and sample collection from submittals and other gold targets in Pershing, Lander, White Pine, Lincoln, and Nye Counties, Nevada. Report writing.
6/84 to11/84
Mine Geologist, Zortman Landusky Mine (Pegasus Corp.), Zortman, MT Development drilling within low grade, syenite-hosted gold deposit. Supervised site preparation, and logged cuttings from rotary drilling.
Exploration Geologist, Pegasus Exploration, Butte, MT. Mapped and sampled waste dumps on vein gold prospect in west-central Montana.
6/83 to 12/83
Exploration Geologist, St. Joe American, Spokane, WA. Measured stratigraphic sections and logged rock chips from rotary drill holes on a scheelite skarn target in southwest Montana. Geologic mapping and hand specimen sampling from a granite-hosted scheelite target in west central Montana.
4/82 to 11/82
Exploration Geologist, Resource Associates of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK. Reconnaissance geology and geochemical sampling of skarn, volcanogenic massive sulfide, and epithermal silver targets in interior Alaska. Detailed trench mapping and rock chip sampling of a tungsten prospect. Statistical analysis of geochemical data.
6/81 to 11/81
Exploration Geologist, AMAX Exploration, Inc., Helena, MT. Geologic mapping of two vein gold properties in northeast Oregon; geochemical sampling of waste rock dumps.
5/80 to 11/80
Exploration Geologist, Houston International Minerals Company, Denver, CO. Assessment work for disseminated gold targets in eastern Nevada; drill site selection, road preparation, rotary drill chip logging, soil sampling, some mapping.
6/79 to 10/79
Exploration Geologist, Freeport Exploration Company, Reno, NV. Geologic mapping, and soil and rock chip sampling of a molybdenite target associated with skarn and greisen alteration of granodiorite and limestone in western Nevada. Disseminated gold exploration in eastern Nevada. Soil sampling and rotary drill chip logging.
12/78 to 6/79
Library Researcher, U.S. Geologic Survey, Menlo Park, CA. Commodity research. Performed library research using domestic and foreign literature, and abstracted and compiled specified data.
6/78 to 9/78
Exploration Geologist, Continental Oil Company, Reno, NV. Geologic mapping of a copper-scheelite skarn deposit in west central Nevada. Rock chip sampling. Some core logging.
9/77 to 6/78
Teaching Assistant, Geology Department, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Taught the laboratory portion of a three quarter course sequence of mineralogy, crystallography, and hand specimen petrology.
Education
PhD., June 2000, Oregon State University. September 1991 to March 2000. Thesis title: Petrochemistry of the Mt. Fubilan Intrusion and related ore bodies, Papua New Guinea.
Master of Science, Geology, April 1981. Oregon State University. September 1975 to April 1981. Thesis title: Geology of the Copper Chief Prospect, Mineral County, Nevada.
Bachelor of Arts, Geology, December 1974. University of California at Santa Barbara. Fall 1972 to Fall 1974.
Military Service
U.S. Navy August 1964-August 1968. Attained rank of Electricians Mate 2nd Class. Served aboard landing ship dock USS Colonial. Three tours in Southeast Asia.
Safety Training
MSHA New Miner Safety Training - 9/30/2001; 7/26/2002
Hazwoper - 4/12/2002
H2S - 11/2003
MSHA Safety Training Refresher - 2/04; 2/05; 3/20/06, 8/08
Miscellaneous Training
Field and laboratory applications of reflectance spectroscopy – 06/2005
From Zero to Kriging short course – 04/2006
Computer Skills
Adept in use of DOS, Windows;, and Linux operating systems. Maintained hybrid Linux-Windows home office network. Working knowledge of ArcView 9.1, AutoCad 2000, Visual Cadd, Generic Cadd, Surfer, Didger, Global Mapper Paint Shop Pro, and Kedit. Familiar with all general office software including Microsoft, Open Office, and Corel Office Suites. Comfortable with database management programs including, dBase, Access Postgresql, and MySQL. Have written simple computer programs using BASIC, PERL, PHP, and HTML languages..
Telecommunications skills include electronic mail and navigation of the Internet. Routinely perform network and library searches using electronic card catalogs, bibliographic data bases, and gazetteers. Use the World Wide Web to research topics and to find geographic location data, maps, photographic images, computer programs, and other information.
Attended three day training session in use of SQL and Oracle database software on Data General mainframe computers (1988). Wrote simple macros to transfer drill hole and truck haulage data from mainframe to PC's for routine processing.
Attended two day short course on GPS mapping - November 1997. GPS mission planning, instrument use, integration with GIS software.
Completed Level 1 and Level 2 AutoCad 2000 courses - May 2001
Completed ArcView GIS course - June 2001
Completed Gemcom Foundation course 01/2005
Completed on-site training in use of Down Hole Explorer – December 2006
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