ROMEO TARAS

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New Westminster BC, V3L 2C3 www.linkedin.com/in/romeotaras

1-604-***-****

PROFILE

Reliable Geological Advisor with over 15 years of extensive experience in Exploration – Mining

Industry with respect to commodities like precious and base metals, thermal coal or ceramic clay

and shale deposits. Committed to providing top quality support to technical and management

staff members. A conscientious team player dedicated to processing and synthetizing accurately

the information provided and with demonstrated initiative and expertise. Detail oriented

individual with strong organizational and time management skills. Competent with Microsoft

Office Suite, MapInfo and Gems. Thrives on new challenges and committed to continuous

learning and professional growth.

CAREER HISTORY

2005 – 2013

HUNTER DICKINSON SERVICES INC.

Senior Advisor - Database

Provided technical and administrative support to the Resource Geology and Database

department.

Compiled and integrated information from various mineral exploration projects in SQL

platform databases.

Developed, implemented and monitored database systems and processes.

Ensured data flow, whilst maintaining data consistency and quality.

Provided reports for validation and verification purposes.

Performed data entry as necessary.

Updated project data libraries, archives and inventories.

Conducted and monitored analytical quality assurance and quality control (QAQC)

practices complying to National Instrument 43-101 requirements.

Provided output from digital compilations in the form of summaries, reports, charts,

graphs sections and plans.

Assisted with the preparation of documents for public disclosure and technical reports.

Track, organize and verify accuracy of invoices from assayers and other technical

providers.

2000 – 2004

BORSEC MINE IM Harghita/EM Comanesti, Romania

Exploration Geological Engineer

Provided geological support in an underground brown coal mine, central region of Romania.

Coordinated programs of geological exploration, data acquisition, sampling, analysis and

mapping.

Analyzed and prepared recommendations and reports with respect of coal secondary

separation, underground water flow and waste rock recycling.

Supervised the sample preparation in mine’s own laboratory in order to be shipped for

mechanical, chemical and special combustion tests (volatiles, moisture, ash, relative

density, particle size distribution, specific energy and ash fusion test) .

Compiled, verified and reported the analytical results received from the central

laboratory.

Assessed the experimental mining practices with respect to an efficient extraction, with a

minimal environmental impact and best financial results.

1993 – 2000

ZONOCERAM SA Piatra Neamt, Romania

Business Development Manager

Executive Manager responsible for all activities related to business development, marketing,

branding and sales of bricks and structural clay tiles in a medium size manufacturing plant (over

800 employees) located in Piatra Neamt, Romania.

Identified opportunities for growing profitable revenue and creating a balanced portfolio

suited for the market conditions.

Developed and maintained excellent relationships with both existing clients and potential

customers.

Managed and communicated clearly with the staff under supervision to understand the

company’s needs and expectations.

Presented detailed business development strategy in the Board meetings on a monthly

basis.

Evaluated market competition and developed innovative strategies in order to lower

delivery-warehouse costs.

Developed Strategic Marketing and Tactical Campaigns.

Negotiated long term profit-generating transactions.

Represented the company in building materials industry fairs and social campaigns.

Conducted an effective health and safety management program in the working

environment

Volunteer Work

Northern Region Mining Summit May 2014

Compiled and reported the participants feedback to the presentations and workshops.

Mineral Exploration Roundup January 2005 and January 2014

Provided support in greeting attendees, publications table setup and technical session

attendance

Professional Affiliations

Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia AME BC

Vancouver Mining Exploration Group MEG

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor Degree in Geology, University of Bucharest, 1988

Spatiotemporal Geochemical Hydrocarbons(3-D SGH), Actlabs, 2014

Ore Deposits of Nevada, Short Course, Vancouver MEG, 2013

Exploration Geochemistry Course, Mineral Deposit Research Unit, 2012

Applied Geochemistry Course, ioGlobal, 2011

Fire and Multi – Hazard Response Certificate, WPS Vancouver, 2011

Management of Advanced Exploration Projects Short Course, Vancouver MEG, 2010

From Rocks to Recovery - Metallurgy Short Course, Vancouver MEG, 2009

Microsoft Access VBA Programming Course, BCIT, 2008

QAQC of Assay Data Certificate, Snowden Group, 2007

Successful sampling Certificate, Snowden Group, 2007

Gold Deposits – Exploration and Economics Short Course, Vancouver MEG, 2007

Microsoft Excel Complete Course, BCIT, 2007

Microsoft Access Complete Course, BCIT, 2007

Introduction to Prospecting and Exploration Methods Course, BCIT, 2006

Silver Deposits - Geology, Genesis and Exploration Methods Workshop, MEG, 2006

Introduction to Mapinfo and Discover for Geologists, McElhanney, 2005

Exploration Field Safety Awareness, BC & Yukon Chambers of Mines, 2005

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