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May 21, 2013

Matthew Weisenberger ***********@*****.***

Elko, NV 89801

Education

University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh

Bachelor of Science in Geology

• GPA: 3.1/4.0

Experience

Contract Geologist/ Barrick Gold Corporation (Exploration- Cortez) Elko, NV

March 2012 - Present

• Contributed to doubling the reserves for the Goldrush project in northern Nevada (near Cortez

Hills).

• Checked core and RC rigs to establish TD and coordinated with drill supervisors and drillers on

safety, planning, and environmental.

• Planned step out and infill holes using Vulcan software.

• Logged core and RC chips focusing on lithology and alteration of Carlin-type gold deposits

• Interpreted downhole surveys, deviations, and geology using Vulcan software.

• Plotted lithology and structure on cross-sections.

Contract Geologist/ Newmont Gold Corporation (Exploration) Winnemucca, NV

February 2011 - February 2012

• Gained knowledge of Copper Porphyry type deposits.

• Logged RC chips and core.

• Checked drill rigs for a copper porphyry project.

Exploration Geologist/ Pathfinder Mineral Services, LLC (Exploration) Anchorage, AK

June 2010 - September 2010

• Assisted in exploration related studies on claim blocks in Alaska and the Yukon, including: soil

sampling, field mapping, plotting geochemical data, core logging, and core sampling.

Student/ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh-Field Camp Park City, UT

June 2009 – July 2009

• Completed field mapping and cross-sectional mapping projects in the Wasatch mountain range,

central Utah, and eastern Nevada. Primary focus was on: carbonate and sedimentary

stratigraphy, intrusive bodies, structural/tectonic controls, and metamorphic core complexes.

Skills

• Field mapping, core logging, GIS, Drill hole planning, Visual Logger, Vulcan Software, soil

sampling, adhered to strict standard of safety regulations required for an active mine site,

Awards

• Geology Club, Deans List (Fall 07- Spring 08)