STEPHEN AMANKWAA
Administration Officer, Exploration Geologist
WAMAHINSO
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Stephen Amankwaa is a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A graduate geologist with integrity who constantly aspires to be the best. Results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Reliable, adaptable, analytical and quick learner first-class honors degree in geological engineering and have work experience in the industry. With well proven leadership skills, accurate results are delivered by understanding and evaluating new opportunities to broaden the scope of the work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Officer
3j.NAB Company Limited
10.2022 - Current
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Responsible for printing, copying, filing and writing of proposal letters for biding of projects and contracts.
- Coached over 30 employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
Exploration Geologist
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Ahafo Mine
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised and executed safe work place for over 40 employees both internal and external service providers by adhering to Company's rules and regulations.
- Supervised and executed geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling programs.
- Performed geochemical survey such as deep sensing geochemistry for geochemical anomalies findings.
- Performed geophysical survey such as gradient array for measuring resistivity and chargeability of geophysical anomalies.
- Responsible for geotechnical, structural and geological logging four racks of core boxes per day.
- Collected and recorded geologic data, field mapping, sampling, geotechnical and geological logging of diamond core and reverse circulation chips.
- Analyzed and interpreted geological core logs, chips and blast holes samples.
- Provided weekly/daily reports and updates on drilling, logging, assay results, dispatch holes and other activities done at core shed to meets production targets.
- Compiled and validated collar, downhole surveys, assays and geology data for geological database.
- Provided technical advice to project geologist and on up dip, down dip and along strike holes that are consistent with logged data and assay results reported.
- Used microsoft and geological packages such as ArcGIS, Leapfrog for models and interpretation.
Soil Testing Technician
Geo technical laboratory-University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided daily soil tests reports that was performed to senior technician.
- Partake in soil laboratory tests such as compaction, particle size distribution, sedimentation, sand replacement, permeability of soil and flow net, triaxial compression, specific gravity, drained tests and atterberg limit tests.
- Took part in field tests like soil and field compaction, plate loading test and dynamic cone penetration test.
- Delivered accurate, complete and timely in accordance with applicable testing procedures.
- Ensured that test execution is done in accordance with project specifications.
- Determined mechanical properties of soil.
- Took part in data interpretations and report writing.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
Geotechnical Technician
Geotechnical laboratory-University of Mines and Technology
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided daily rock tests that was performed to senior geotechnician.
- Partake in rock laboratory tests such as concrete, uniaxial compressive strength, aggregate impact value, Lols Angelle's, flake and elongation, 10% fines, point loading test, and specific gravity test.
- Prepared geotechnical test templates using Microsoft Office Excel.
- Determined mechanical properties of rocks.
- Partake in data and geotechnical interpretations.
- Partake in geotechnical report writing.
Petrologist
Petrolographical laboratory-University of Mines and Technology
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared thin sections for petrography studies and polished section for ore microscopic research.
- Partake in description of both thin and polished section under microscope.
- Took part in data analysis of rock properties and geological interpretations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering
11.2021
- Degree Awarded with [First Class Honors]
- CWA [82.26%]; [3.3] GPA
- Dissertation: [Wastewater Treatment using Cassava Peel and Alum Coagulants; A Case Study at Bonsai River, Tarkwa]
- [3rd best graduate geologist], 2021
- Associate Member, [West Africa Institute of Mining and Metallurgy(WAIMM)]
- Associate Member, [Association of Drilling and Geological Engineering Students(ADGES)]
No Degree - General Science
05.2016
- [Best Science student], [2014, 2015, 2016]
- Aggregate [11]
- [President], [National Science and Math's Quiz], [2015] to [2016]
Skills
- Customer Service Process Improvement
- File Management and administrative Arrangements
- Business Policies and Procedures
- Orogenic, hydrothermal, mesothermal, low sulfidation, placer and veins deposits discoveries
- Mineralogy, structural geology, economic geology or geochemistry
- Geophysical experiments such as gradient array, magnetic, seismic, and gravity surveys
- Deep sensing and terrane mapping geochemistry
- Microsoft Office and geological software such as ArcGis, leapfrog, Geovia Surpac
- Geotechnical Field Investigations
- Ability to provide effective and sound communication skills in English
- High level of commitment in any task
- Ability to work under pressure with quality of work as a priority
Additional Information
Mr. Richard Paintsil- Manager, Drilling Services Newmont Africa
Richard.Paintsil@newmont.com
+233 (0) 593842590
Mr. Christian Gyening – Exploration Manager Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Ahafo Mine
Christian.Gyening@newmont.com
+233 (0) 501306211
Mr. Stephen Boakye Yiadom – Senior Geologist Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Ahafo South Mine
Stephen.Boakye@newmont.com
+233 (0) 244131266
Mrs. Etornam Bani Fiadonu – Senior Lecturer and Faculty Examination Officer University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa ebfiadonu@umat.edu.gh
+233(0) 547432446
Work Availability
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Timeline
Administration Officer - 3j.NAB Company Limited
10.2022 - Current
Exploration Geologist - Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Ahafo Mine
11.2021 - 09.2022
Soil Testing Technician - Geo technical laboratory-University of Mines and Technology
05.2020 - 09.2020
Geotechnical Technician - Geotechnical laboratory-University of Mines and Technology
05.2019 - 08.2019
Petrologist - Petrolographical laboratory-University of Mines and Technology
04.2018 - 06.2018
University of Mines And Technology - Bachelor of Science, Geological Engineering
Acherensua Senior High School - No Degree, General Science
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