A broadly experienced geologist with over 17 years' consulting experience working in mineral exploration, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, environmental science and contaminated land. An experienced field manager and project planner, with an emphasis on communication, meticulous data and record management and effective forward planning.Experienced manager in exploration, geotechnical and hydrogeological projects. The majority of Michael's field experience has been in mineral exploration, geotechnical and environmental/hydrogeological studies in Australia and New Zealand. Michael is familiar with a number of different drilling systems including diamond coring, reverse circulation and various direct circulation methods. He has also been involved in the recovery and logging of ice-cores in Antarctica.Michael has over 10 years' experience in the planning and execution of drilling, seismic and other types of data acquisition projects. This covers all facets of project management including bid preparation, client liaison, planning and work-scope preparation, logistics, contract management and budgeting/finance. He has sound staff and contractor management skills and enjoys working with drilling and other sub-contractors both in the planning and active stages of projects.Michael has excellent technical report writing skills, with a focus on reports for private sector and government clients. He develops a good rapport with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors/consultants, which contributes greatly to the success of projects. He has has experience working with traditional owners and comes from a rural background so identifies with landowners.Michael has extensive experience in the management and implementation of health, safety and environmental protection protocol. He continues to actively increase his skill level in this area and is an accredited Site Senior Executive in accordance with Queensland legislation.