Ryan Thomas Dockstader
************@*****.*** . 315-***-****
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Bachelor of Science in Geology
May 2011
State University of New York at Potsdam
-Minor in French language
Depositional Environments and Shell-Bed Genesis in the Late Ordovician
(Katian) Verulam Formation at Gamebridge Quarry, Ontario (Spring 2010-
Spring 2011) presented at Northeast GSA March, 2011
Identification of a Clay Mineral within a Breccia Pipe from the Hilltop Au
Deposit, Lander Co., Nevada (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) presented at Northeast
GSA March, 2010
EXPERIENCE
The Home Depot, Elko, NV
June 2013 - Present
Lumber Associate
-Assisting customers by locating and suggesting proper materials for home
improvement projects
-Keeping department clean, safe and well-stocked
West Kirkland Mining, Elko, NV Feb
2013 - May 2013
Junior Geologist and Geotechnician
-Monitored and reported progress of drilling on exploration holes
-Geotech logged all core for a pre-production Carlin-type deposit and RC
chip-logged ten exploration holes
-Completed extensive soil sampling program
Galway Resources US Incorporated, Deming, NM
Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
Exploration Geologist and Geotechnician
-Monitored drilling and logging for a ten-hole pre-feasibility drill
program
-Managed QA/QC on geochemical/geologic/geotechnical data for entire program
-Chip-sampled and reported on prospective property in New Mexico
-Generated maps using Global Mapper software
-Collected biogeochemical samples for survey of property in central Nevada
Hecla Greens Creek Mine, Auke Bay, AK May
2011 - Nov 2011
Surface Exploration Geologist
-Geologic logged 11,000+ feet of exploration core proximal to mine site
-Organized, prepared, and constructed drill pads and remediated drill sites
-Organized and entered drill hole and soil sampling data using AcQuire
software
-Generated maps using ArcGIS software
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Blue Mountain Lake Watershed Steward May
2010 - Sep 2010 & May 2009 - Sep 2009
-Inspection of boats and trailers for aquatic invasive species
-Conducted investigation of lake's shoreline to ensure no beds of invasive
species had entered the lake
-Maintained campsites and educated campers on the importance of fire safety
and campsite cleanliness
OTHER
-Experienced with MS Office Suite, Corel, AcQuire, ArcGIS, and Global
Mapper software
-Knowledgeable and experienced with XRF, core saw, and forklift
-Member of Geologic Society of America since 2008
-Member of Geologic Society of Nevada since 2011
-Current Surface MSHA 5000-23
REFERENCES
Rich Histed
US Projects Manager for West Kirkland Mining
Email: *******@********.***
Phone: 970-***-****
Dr. Ronald H. Thole
Geologist and Consultant
Email: ***********@*****.***
Phone: 801-***-****
Andy Johnson
Project Manager for Galway Resources US Inc.
Email: *********@*****.***
Phone: 406-***-****
More references available upon request