Oversight and Development of the Pumpkin Hollow underground and open pit copper complex.

Technical support and project management of the Pumpkin Hollow Project

Management and leadership of the East Boulder Mine to enhance safety, production, cost reduction and employee engagement.

Direct and support the development of a rare earths project located in South America

Responsible for on-site mine training and development of supervisors and mid-level managers to improve productivity, safety, reduce costs and increase profitability.www.ediresources.com

Executive and Senior Leadership support for the Mining Industry.Responsible for technical analysis, project development and sustainable operations support to the mining industry. • Provide decisive leadership to support operations and develop new projects.• Provide best practice support for safety and environmental compliance.• Provide evaluation and optimization of mine plans, designs and trade-off analysis.• Provide technical report evaluation and development. • Provide financial analysis for existing, new and developing operations.• Provide highly effective negotiation services for operations and development projects.

Nechalacho Project, a 1.5 billion dollar rare earths development in the Northwest Territories, Canada Directed all project activities, including technical oversight, permitting, negotiating, financial analysis and construction. • Planned and designed independently verified prefeasibility and feasibility studies for the Nechalacho project.• Executed and completed 3.5 year environmental assessment process. • Participated in corporate strategic planning and execution with periodic reporting to the Board of Directors.• Opened the operations office in Delta, BC and recruited and managed the staff.• Chaired technical advisory committee.• Negotiated and executed comprehensive agreements with local aboriginal groups and contractors. • Conducted government relations activities with local and federal agencies, politicians and bureaucrats. • Developed and managed 1.5 billion financial models for strategic planning purposes.

Pine Point, a zinc & lead project in the Northwest Territories, Canada Directed all project activities, including permitting, budgeting, negotiating, community relations and construction. • Completed 3-year environmental assessment and received all necessary permits for project construction. • Negotiated and executed comprehensive agreements with local aboriginal groups. • Planned, designed and drafted independently verified NI 43-101 technical report and feasibility study. • Directed and successfully completed diamond drilling programs in 2007 and 2008. • Developed project financing package.

Lamaque Mine, an open pit and underground gold mine in Quebec, Canada.Vice President / Project Director Managed all aspects of the Lamaque gold mine, including operations, finance, compliance, and local relations. • Completed all conditions precedent required for fully underwritten bank financing.• Completed all managerial and operational due diligence activities for third party independent technical report. • Completed bankable feasibility study for the Lamaque Gold Mine.• Performed Interim General Manager duties during transition from open pit to underground.San Juan MineAn underground, narrow vein gold mining operation• Performed operational assessment of property/infrastructure and operations and developed plan for increased output through modern mechanization

Avery Island Mine, a multi-level underground salt mine with annual production of 2.5 million tons of salt in Louisiana.Mine Manager February, 2002 – November, 2005Managed all underground activities including, labor relations, engineering, maintenance, operations, and projects.• Developed and managed capital and expense budgets.• Collaborated with customers to ensure product satisfaction.• Managed local union negotiations, contracts and developed operational strike contingency plan. • Achieved excellent safety record (no lost time accidents in 4 years, 1.5 million man hours). • Directed business unit team in Six Sigma process to minimize out-of-position shipments from 3 mine operations and several distribution terminals.Cleveland Mine, an underground bedded salt mine with annual production of 2.3 million tons of salt in Ohio.General Maintenance Superintendent October, 2001 – February, 2002 • Managed the activities of all hourly union and salaried maintenance employees.• Developed and managed repair and maintenance budgets.• Incorporated maintenance and reliability best practices.General Production Superintendent July, 2000 – October, 2001• Managed the activities of all hourly union and salaried operations employees.• Promoted a safety focused culture by incorporating safety enhancing tools.• Met and exceeded production targets. Mine Supervisor December, 1998 – July, 2000• Supervised all underground milling and face mining operations.• Managed underground capital projects to completion. • Managed local union grievance procedures

Getchell and Turquoise Ridge Mines, a multi-level underground gold mining operation in Nevada. Turquoise Ridge Project Engineer January, 1998 – July, 1998• Managed, permitted, constructed and commissioned underground backfill, aggregate and shotcrete plants.• Conducted shaft inspections during shaft construction activities.Management Training Program June, 1997 – January, 1998• Directly worked as operations and development miner, autoclave mill operator, grind operator, CIL operator, underground maintenance mechanic, electrician and lead miner.• Directed hourly non-union employees in cut and fill mining positions.Underground Mine Engineer October, 1996 – June, 1997• Designed and set-up the short-range mine planning department for the Getchell underground.Surface General Supervisor & Mine Engineer May, 1995 – October, 1996• Designed, contracted and directed all activities for the commissioning of a new open pit mining operation.• Designed, contracted and directed all activities for the commissioning of a local limestone quarry.

Short Range Planning Engineer, 9/94-4/95: Coordinated special projects at large open pit mine. Member of continuous improvement group for oxide/sulfide ore quality control. Reported mid-month and end-of-month advancement and one month rolling forecasts.Ore Control Technician, 5/93-8/93: Assisted in daily recordings of samples and drill logs, staked and monitored ore zones, took depths of ore/waste lines and continued quality control.