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Kansas City, Mo, Us

• Prepared English-language lesson plans for Japanese students• This past year more than 18% of all students passed the STEP Eiken test of English proficiency. Most schools pass about 10% of students• Designed activities exploring the Greek and Latin origins of the English language

Phoenix, Az, Us

• Conducted daily ore control activities such as material routing, rock modeling, and assay analysis. • Assisted less-experienced staff to log blast hole cuttings and construct geologic maps as needed • Mentored and trained new geologists in ore control techniques, assay interpretations, and mine geology• Supervised and assisted a team of Engineering Technicians to collect and send blast hole samples to laboratory for assaying. Ensured that each sample collected by the Engineering Technicians was sent to the lab in a timely manner and that each was sent for the correct assay method. • Database administrator for the acQuire Production Geology Database. Extremely familiar with acQuire software, maintained importers to receive assay data from lab and managed blast hole/assay data. Compiled monthly QA/QC report of all blasthole samples for verification by third-party accounting firm. • Collaborated with Mill metallurgists to sample and test pregnant leach solution-contaminated ore for floatation and recovery effects. Contaminated ore was shown to greatly lower the pH of the mill floatation circuits, increased lime use five-fold, and would have caused a 10% decrease in copper recovery.• Excellent safety record with no incidents in over 4 years in an open-pit environment. Routinely mentor new hires in best safety practices

Phoenix, Az, Us

Geologist I, Freeport-McMoRan, Bagdad, AZ (2018-2021)• Logged blast hole cuttings for lithology, ore type, faulting and predominant alteration to construct geologic maps of individual patterns and entire benches. • Worked closely with mine planning and mine operations to categorize and route material as ore, ore blend, waste, etc., based on observed geology and assay results.• Worked closely with Mine Ops and Engineering to ensure that all shovels and loaders had the correct AutoCAD files and that all AutoCAD files were formatted correctly• Regularly updated short-range geology block model of lithology and ore type in MineSight. Determined whether a specific re-assay or primary assay result would be used in coding the model. • Logged diamond drill core and RC chips and approved daily drilling invoices from third-party drillers

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Prepared samples for X-Ray Diffraction analysis and undertook projects on behalf of staff scientists and senior advisors when needed. Collaborated with diverse group of laboratory staff to determine best practices for challenging projects.•Wrote standard operating procedure for processing XRF data with Python-based software.•Reduced analytical costs and supported exploration by preparing drill core for gamma-ray log analysis and analyzing whole-rock chemistry of core and cuttings samples with Bruker Tracer-IV portable XRF.•Participated in monthly safety meetings and ensured that all potentially hazardous materials were stored and cataloged properly.

Prepared samples for XRF and Inductively Coupled Plasma analysis.• Assisted visitors with sample preparation and answered any questions.• Followed client’s instructions carefully regarding project goals and outcomes.• Utilized rock-crushing and heat fusion equipment• Acid dissolution of samples for ICP-MS analysis

Pullman/Spokane/Tri-Cities/Vancouver/Everett/Global, Washington, Us

Taught several courses including Economic Geology. Organized and entered student grades in department database.•Communicated expectations to students, prepared lectures / demonstrations, and graded and organized student coursework to meet deadlines.•Researched ore deposit types and selected ore and host rock samples for student activities

Lawrence, Ks, Us

Operated Hydrolab MS5 multiprobe in support of research relating to groundwater acidification.• Maintained and deployed scientific equipment in a field setting• Collected groundwater data (pH, temperature, conductivity, turbidity); collected samples when necessary.• Organized scientific data for publication.

Master Of Science - Ms, Geology/Earth Science, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geology/Earth Science, General