Geologist

Preston T. Monaghan, M.S.

P.O. Box **** Monahans, TX 79756 432-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Dynamic, Results-Focused Leader Seeking Growth-Oriented Geologist Role

Industrial Mineral Mining Environmental Geology Mud Logging Multi-Project Management Texas Regional Geographies

Hydrogeology Assessment Groundwater Sampling Cutting Samples Collection / Evaluation Groundwater / Monitoring Reports

Geologic Consultations Field Supervision Team Building Training / Development Workflow Prioritization Proposal / Bid Prep

Soil Delineation Studies Project Research / Development Quality Controls Economic Value Analysis Regulatory Compliance

Integral leader who excels at Industrial Mineral Mining, Environmental Geology, and Mud Logging. Top performer who makes decisions to reflect positively on multi-site geologic operations' success in alignment with a company's vision, value, and goals, and showcases an ability to see the "big picture" within strategic environmental-, mining-, and petroleum-based projects. Out-of-the-box thinker who showcases up-to-date knowledge of geologic industry trends while building mutually beneficial relationships with senior-level management; project peers; clients; and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Professional Synopsis

Diversified Well Logging, Inc., Monahans, TX 2012 - Present

Field Supervisor (2014 - Present)

Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing forward-thinking quality control initiatives within multiple locations (e.g. Eagle Ford Shale, South Texas; Wolfcamp Shale, West Texas), including recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing a top-performing team of 60 crew members while meeting and / or exceeding objectives.

Ensure seamless operational processes by guaranteeing up-to-date completion of work, along with contributing solid communication and interpersonal relations proficiencies toward proactively resolving disputes and concerns.

Demonstrate talent as an expert on GEODraft, as well as the comprehensive regional geography of West Texas.

Mud Logging Geologist (2012 - 2014)

Capitalized on the opportunity to evaluate cuttings for lithology, fluorescence, cut, and oil shows, including writing detailed descriptions of changes in formations' lithology, structure, fluorescence, depositional environment, minerals, and rock types, as well as oil shows and porosity of formation to support multiple projects.

Alvin Community College, Alvin, TX 2010 - 2011

Adjunct Geology Instructor

Planned and presented dynamic Physical Geology instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate engaging and challenging lesson plans and achieve significant increases in student performance on wide-ranging testing, along with serving as an administrator for classroom lectures, labs, and tests.

AES Holdings, The Woodlands, TX 2008 - 2009

Geologist

Led targeted consultations in key areas of geology, including pertaining to environmental, mining, and petroleum.

Expertly facilitated prospect evaluations and economic value analysis of oil / gas wells, as well as mining evaluations.

Quality Logging, Inc., Midland, TX 2001 - 2002

Geologist

Exhibited strong analytical abilities toward providing effective support for various drilling operations within the Permian Basin, including operating a computerized logging unit; transmitting live geological data, drilling data, daily reports, and logs via satellite; and evaluating formations penetrated and reporting hydrocarbon discoveries.

Optimized multi-operations efficiency by collecting, processing, logging, and analyzing high-volume cutting samples.

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Professional Synopsis (continued)

Kelly's Scientific, Houston, TX 1996 - 1997

Environmental Consultant

Delivered high-quality technical and supervisory support for a series of large-scale environmental projects based in Texas and Arizona on an as-needed basis, including sampling groundwater and soil and preparing detailed reports.

Applied Earth Sciences, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX 1994

Hydrogeologist

Drove success by significantly contributing to high-level environmental projects, including facilitating proposal and bid preparation, invasive / non-invasive environmental site assessment, drilling supervision, sampling of groundwater and soils, report preparation, installation of monitoring wells, and well development / implementation.

Led Phase I ESAs and submitted hydrogeology investigation and site assessment reports to clients and regulatory agencies, and recorded data, prepared reports, and provided analysis and interpretation based on experimentation.

Coordinated and oversaw multiple successful drilling projects with Geoprobe and standard drilling rigs focused on acquiring environmental soil and ground water samples to evaluate extent of environmental impact from petroleum storage tank system releases, and participated in monitoring well installations and all sampling events.

Performed hydrogeology assessments regarding groundwater flow to identify chemicals of concern and environmental impact, compiled and completed field notes, and researched data related to identifying formations.

Participated in identification of viable remediation solutions consistent with all federal, state, and local regulations.

UNIMIN Corporation, Cleburne, TX 1985 - 1987

Staff Geologist

Played a vital role in supporting exploration drilling programs for Industrial Minerals across a multi-state region, including assisting in remediation and reclamation projects, supporting mine planning by outlining scope and economic potential of locations proposed for current and future mining activity, and mapping reserve areas (e.g. Hole Location Maps, Overburden Thickness Maps, Isopach Maps, Cross Sections, Block Modeling) for economic potential.

Provided reports and "economic potential" evaluations to mine planning teams that involved chemical analysis, reserve estimates, stripping requirements, and geologic characteristic data to improve senior-level decision-making.

Maximized use of geologic resources to achieve goals by planning and implementing resource identification and development; sample description; geologic maps preparation; selection of key geological markers, cross sections, and mapping; and communicating with chief geologist, land / lease staff, engineering, and drilling staff members.

Supervised drill rigs, including drill core and chip logging, logs preparation, sample preparation and analytical efforts, laboratory data compilation and interpretation, and qualitative / quantitative determination of ore minerals.

Supplemental Professional Experience

Home Health Care Provider, Lake Jackson, TX (2008 - 2010)

Science Teacher, Splendora Independent School District, Splendora, TX (2005)

Correctional Officer, State of Texas - TDCJ, Various Locations (1998 - 2001 2002 - 2004 2005 - 2008)

Education

Master of Science in Physical Science (Geology Emphasis) University of Houston - Clear Lake

Bachelor of Science in Geology Baylor University

Professional Publications Provided Upon Request

Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request

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