Edward Berke Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Ames, Iowa, United States

• Graduate work: Designed and performed research of Cu-Zn-Pb VMS-type ore deposits, requiring field work, mineralogical and petrographic studies, and stable isotope analysis, then prepared a technical manuscript for.
• Thesis title: The Genesis of Metamorphosed Paleoproterozoic Massive Sulfide Occurrences in Central Colorado: geological, geochemical and sulfur isotope constraintsPresented research during an oral session at the.
• Teaching assistantship: Structured syllabi, clarified course objectives to students, and graded assignments. Lectured on mineral identification weekly and held open office hours.
• Coursework: Mineral Resources, GIS for Geoscientists (ArcGIS Pro), Stable Isotopes, Geophysical Methods (GPA: 3.9)

Elko, Nevada, United States

• Designed and executed an analytical study in collaboration with UNLV to assess how the filtration schedule of groundwater samples effects measured metals content. Results should lead to standardization of groundwater.
• Conducted a mine property groundwater sampling campaign of over 100 dewatering and monitoring wells using and a MicroPurge MP10 controller with compressed nitrogen gas, YSI multimeter and flow-through cell
• Reconciliated NGM monitoring well inventory with NDEP records using MS Excel and geospatial mapping applications (ArcMap, Google Earth) to create a tabulated and interactive well inventory (EQuIS, Power BI)
• Assisted with CSR initiatives at the McCaw Mining Museum by developing an interactive display meant to communicate the environmental and remediation aspects of mining to 4th graders

Concord, New Hampshire, United States

• Assisted with fieldwork related to hazardous waste and petroleum contamination studies, soil remediation and groundwater management projects, as well as Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
• Leveraged ArcMap and MS Excel to manage and manipulate a geospatial database and performed geostatistical analysis to establish and refine conceptual site models e.g. contaminant plumes in groundwater
• Drafted project proposals, such as work scope authorizations and remediation costing analyses, and successfully won several municipal contracts
• Wrote annual and quarterly reports for clients, which summarized company progress regarding work on groundwater management permits, alteration of terrain permits, and remedial action plans
• Communicated consistently with municipalities and private clients to provide project updates, as well as state regulatory agencies (NHDES) to successfully integrate environmental compliance strategies

Canon City, Colorado

• Facilitated operations at the Dawson Gold Project, a Au-Cu deposit in the Wet Mountains, to help advance the property through exploratory and expansionary phases and into the mine permitting stage
• Supported the Lead Geologist in core logging and sample preparation to ensure reliable and expedited assays
• Performed field reconnaissance, geologic mapping, geophysical surveying and software-based geologic modeling (Leapfrog Geo 4.3) to inform the location of subsequent drilling programs
• Managed and executed a three-week, claim staking project (44 unpatented lode claims, 900 acres at elevations from 6400’ to 8100’) to increase the company’s total land package by 50%
• Organized and submitted claim notices for the BLM and the Colorado DNR
• Conducted a soil geochemistry survey program across a prospective zone by collecting, indexing and analyzing over 300 samples, to identify anomalous soil areas with elevated Au-Cu-Ag concentrations

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Guided hiking parties on full day mountain adventures in Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Gros Ventre National Wilderness and the Snake River Range. Perpetuated interpretive discussions on localized geology, ecology, flora, fauna and history. Spent 10 or more hours per week studying the interdependencies of Grand Teton NP.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Developed leadership skills by guiding tours and teaching lessons; constantly lending instruction, advice, commands and assistance in real-time; quick problem-solving on a case-by-case basis. Partnered with the Dougs Coombs Foundation to teach skiing to lower-income children. Coordinated the weekly alpine ski racing program, reliably communicated with.

Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Conducted tours in a professional and friendly manner, consistently recognized by management for reliability and flexibility of scheduling, valued for malleability. Garnered the respect and trust of clients who were often hesitant or nervous before leaving the ground to participate in the zip-line tour. Attained teamwork skills by coordinating activities.

Master Of Science, Economic Geology

Academic Advisor: Dr. Paul Spry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geology, Economics

Coursework: GEO: Mineralogy, Structural, Geomorphology, Carbonate Sedimentology, Petrology, Geochemisty Carbonate Sedimentology Field.