Project Manager Objective

*** **** **** *** • Vancouver, BC. V*P *A* • *******.********@*****.*** • (C) 778-***-****

Fairnia Farrokhi

Objective

Cost Controller: Utilize my background in managing costs of multi million dollar exploration projects, in the

mining sector, to pursue a career as a cost controller.

Education

2007 – 2009 University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC

• Double Major: International Relations & Combined Math and Economics, BA

Professional & Volunteer Experience

2009 – 2013 Colonial Coal Corporation Vancouver & Tumbler Ridge, BC

• Cost Controller & Bookkeeper – Vancouver Headquarters

Created cost analysis reports, for the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors, which provided

accurate and timely cost saving scenarios.

Forecasted future project costs and advised the project manager on planning and implementation ideas.

Oversaw administration of multi million seasonal exploration projects, including negotiating and

setting up contracts with key suppliers and contractors.

Ensured invoice accuracy and corrected discrepancies, which saved the company over $100,000.00.

Spent several months at the exploration site, gaining invaluable knowledge as to how drill programs are

operated.

Created letters of agreement, between Colonial Coal and their contractors, which resolved outstanding

billing disputes.

Greeted foreign investors, upon their arrival to the exploration site, briefing them on the history and

progress of the company and program.

Designed complex and interdependent excel workbooks that monitored the progress of the program by

using dynamic pivot tables, what if analysis and solver, and complex graphs and charts.

Assisted geologists in using excel effectively for collecting and storing data.

2001 2002 British Columbia Youth Parliament Victoria, BC

• Member of Youth Parliament

Encouraged to articulate and debate mock parliamentary issues in front of hundreds of peers.

2004 2005 Youth Round Table on the Environment Ottawa, ON

• Member of the Youth Round Table on the Environment

Analyzed and debated policies and procedures related to the Environment and Government machinery.

Skills Summary

• Computer skills

Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

• Analytical skills

Strong analytical skills based on a mathematical background with an unwavering ambition for research

and problem solving.

• Interpersonal skills

An enthusiastic team player with exceptional communication skills.

• Organizational skills

Logical and systematic perspective that establishes an excellent level of efficiency, productivity and

detail oriented accuracy.

Hobbies and Interests

• Learning web development and design through HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery

• Ted Talks

• Skiing, hiking, and skating

• Long walks on the beach

References

• Duane Lucas, P.Geo & Project Manager Contact information available upon request, please feel free to

ask.

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