Highly skilled and results-driven Geologist with eight years of extensive experience in the mining and exploration industry. Proven track record of successfully managing and executing exploration projects from conception to completion, with a keen focus on optimizing resource identification and extraction strategies. Seeking a higher role to leverage my expertise in geological interpretation, project management, and team leadership
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Geologist
Golden Star Resources
06.2022 - Current
Responsible for planning, supervising, and executing exploration field activities, including drilling, trenching, mapping, geochemistry, etc
Responsible for compiling, organizing and analyzing data to generate, develop, and assess exploration targets
Be a the key technical leader in the exploration team, driving exploration and geological best practice across work programs to deliver robust and high-quality geological target models
Collaborate with other disciplines of the mine including counterparts from Mine geology, Mining, Health, Safety and Environment departments for smooth and safe operations
Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly reports to senior management
Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures to ensure the integrity of all project datasets
Mentor and develop the exploration team including other geologists, interns and samplers.
Exploration Geologist
Golden Star Resources, Wassa
09.2016 - 06.2022
Contributes immensely to the planning, designing, budgeting and execution of drill programs
Use of geophysical, geochemical and drilling data to generate and prioritize exploration targets
Collection and validation of field data
Management of field technicians, liaising with surveyors and drilling contractors to execute exploration programs
Detailed geological logging and sampling of RC chips and core
Supervision of core yard crews in sample processing activities including mark-ups on core, sample preparation and labeling for dispatch to assay lab for Au analysis following Safe Working Procedures and standard QAQC procedures
Supervision of access routes and drill pads preparation
Compilation of daily, weekly and monthly reports
Compilation of QAQC reports
Undertake routine safety and environmental inspections
Working with Geologic sections for the day to day monitoring of drill programs and update of geological interpretations
Mentoring and training of entry level geologists and samplers.
Education
BSc. Geological Engineering -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
05.2015
Skills
Good understanding of geological principles and gold mineralization
Proven ability to supervise and execute exploration programs
Able to collect relevant geological, geotech and structural data from core and RC chips using AcQuire software
Ability to interpret geologic data
Good oral and written communication abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to run QAQC analysis
Ability to use basic geological equipment, including GPS, magnetic susceptibility devices, XRF device
Strong planning, organizing, monitoring and leadership abilities
Strong compliance and commitment to environmental, health and safety (EHS) requirements
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Proficient in Leapfrog, MapInfo and AcQuire Software
Preparing reports
Certification
Competency Based Risk Management Training, 03/2022
First Aid at Work Course, 06/2019
Structural Geology for Mining and Exploration, 10/2017
Basic Supervisory Training, 05/2017
Valid Drivers’ License
Ghana Institution of Geoscientists- Member(MGhIG-1042)
Other Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/19/89
Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages Spoken: English, Basic French and Ghanaian languages (Ewe, Twi and Ga)
References
Mr. Mohammed-Badaru Ahmed, Exploration Superintendent, Golden Star Resources/ E-mail: mahmed@gsr.com / Tel.: +233244079547
Mr. Benjamin Odoom, Exploration Superintendent (Fmr), Golden Star Exploration Ltd / E-mail: bodoom37@gmail.com, / Tel.: +233244478685
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Project Geologist
Golden Star Resources
06.2022 - Current
Exploration Geologist
Golden Star Resources, Wassa
09.2016 - 06.2022
BSc. Geological Engineering -
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Competency Based Risk Management Training, 03/2022
First Aid at Work Course, 06/2019
Structural Geology for Mining and Exploration, 10/2017
Basic Supervisory Training, 05/2017
Valid Drivers’ License
Ghana Institution of Geoscientists- Member(MGhIG-1042)
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