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Nevada City, California, United States

Define project objectives and scope in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ensure project success by managing risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Supervise permitting and regulatory compliance for mining projects. Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and report on project status to executive management.• Procured necessary equipment, materials, and services for project execution.• Developed and implemented strategic project plans for mining operations at different locations.• Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with external partners, suppliers, and contractors.• Led scouting efforts for new projects in Latin America, with primary focus on Honduras, Nicaragua, and Argentina.

Akwatia, Eastern Region, Ghana

Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing significant improvements in recovery systems. Provided comprehensive training to local staff to optimize skills and productivity. Upgraded mining equipment to modern standards. Renegotiated compensation terms with native populations. Ensured safety and integrity of operations by enhancing site security and access.• Expanded mining operations by acquiring adjoining properties.• Assessed potential by launching sample program on newly acquired grounds.• Implemented and enforced health and safety policies/procedures for well-being of all employees and stakeholders.• Led initiative to re-open long-shuttered diamond/gold mine and transform it into profitable mid-sized diamond mine.

Eagle Mountain Guyana

Conducted training activities for team and provided guidance to ensure competency and increase productivity. Mitigated high-potential risks through implementation of health and safety policies/procedures. Maintained robust relationships with government organizations, local communities, and company stakeholders.• Supervised onsite contractors and consultants and ensured effective contributions to project success.• Oversaw and managed day-to-day operations of complete mining process, including mining excavation, material processing, and refining of gold into gold Dore.• Developed short, medium, and long-term plans for multiple projects, including grade control, auger drill program planning, and establishing sampling protocols for effective data collection.

Niankorodougou Burkina Faso

Handled all deliveries on site and oversaw procurement program for necessary supplies. Established strong connections with local, state, and federal institutions. Served as first point of contact for members of public and subcontractors for handling inquiries and complaints. Provided support for exploration activities conducted on-site to facilitate overall project goals.• Orchestrated development of 400-man mining camp scheduled for construction in 2nd quarter of 2013.• Managed all logistical aspects of project, such as sample submissions and transport to European Labs.• Supervised all day-to-day operations of 100-man camp, including construction and operation of Portable Prep Unit, processing 2000 samples per day.

Bougouni, Sikasso, Mali

Maintained financial transparency and accuracy by handling all accounting processes related to the exploration projects. Contracted and managed drill program as well as coordinated drilling activities for exploration purposes.• Led and managed complete setup of office and field camps for two exploration projects located in Southern Mali.• Acted as local liaison while establishing and nurturing positive relationships with local communities and authorities.

Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Responsible or Brown-fields Mineral exploration program includingTrenching, Sampling, Radon survey, Mapping, Indigenous issues,Permitting, Logistics and Government Liaison.

Akwatia, Eastern Region, Ghana

Developed Gold/Diamond project in Birim River Basin, Ghana,West Africa for Consolidated Resources of Africa

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Opened and organized Tucson Office.Management of field operations. Set up of claim managementsystem. General Administration.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

. Operations Manager, Later, Indian Community Liaison ManagerOpened and organized Saskatoon office.Managed field logistics for drilling operations.Negotiation and liaison with local Native communities and Dept.of Indian and Northern Affairs, Canada

San Salvador, El Salvador

Opened and organized El Salvador office (San Salvador)Responsible or all exploration including technical feasibility ofCerro Colorado Ag, Pb, Zn deposit

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras

Opened and organized Tegucigalpa office (Honduras)Project reconnaissance and evaluation in Honduras, Nicaragua, ElSalvador, Guatemala and Mexico (Au, AG)

Valle De Siria Honduras

Prospecting, rock and stream sediment sampling, Specializing inepithermal gold systems. Organized field crews, drill core and coreshack work, project logistics

Virginia City, Montana, United States

Geological Technician for RoyalStar Resource’s gold prospect inVirginia City Montana. Line cutting, rock sampling, assisting inVLF/MAG survey, core grabbing and core sampling. Diamond drillhelper or Murray Watts Drilling.

Denver, Aspen, Castle Pines, Austria, Scottsdale.

Advanced from Prep Cook to Restaurant ManagerWorked for Hilton International, Hyatt Regency and variouscountry clubs and resorts in Colorado, Arizona,

Key Lake Saskatchewan

Field assistant, line cutting and scintillometer surveys, prospecting

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon

Dkfm, Hotel, F&B Management

Hotel/Restaurant/Business Management

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