Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
ROMEO TARAS
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New Westminster BC, V3L 2C3 www.linkedin.com/in/romeotaras
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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