Geologist - Project Management Professional

NEBIYOU BETRU WOLDEHANNA

Geologist Project Management Professional

Seattle, WA • 206-***-**** • ********@*****.*** • Open to Relocation

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Geologist with 10+ years of mineral exploration, geological mapping, core sampling, and resource assessment experience across Ethiopia. Combines deep field expertise with an M.A. in Project Management (Distinction). U.S. Bachelor's degree equivalent (WES-evaluated). Now based in Seattle, WA, targeting environmental consulting, geotechnical, or natural resource roles in the Pacific Northwest.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Geological Mapping • Mineral Exploration • Core Sampling & Logging • Geochemical Analysis • Resource Assessment • Borehole & Trench Analysis • Project Planning • Risk Management • Budget Management • Stakeholder Communication • Regulatory Compliance • Field Operations Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Consultant RUHE Long and Flat Consulting, PLC Addis Ababa, ET Jan 2017 – Dec 2020

•Led mineral exploration and resource assessments; produced detailed geological reports to support strategic client decision-making.

•Applied PM methodologies to oversee geological projects end-to-end, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-time delivery.

Exploration Geologist Stella Trade & Industry Mining Co. Addis Ababa, ET Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

•Executed multiple exploration projects using systematic field methodologies; managed technical and logistical operations for optimal resource utilization.

Exploration Geologist Ardan Risk and Support Service Addis Ababa, ET Jan 2012 – Dec 2013

•Managed core sample archives, oversaw daily field and office operations, and coordinated pre-field logistics for exploration campaigns.

Geologist Ethiopian Mineral Development SC Addis Ababa, ET Nov 2010 – Sep 2012

•Conducted surface mapping and geochemical sampling (gold, base metals, gemstones) across diverse Ethiopian terrains; managed analysis of pits, trenches, and borehole core samples.

EDUCATION

WES-evaluated: U.S. equivalent regionally accredited bachelor's degree (Ref# 7190807).

LANGUAGES

Amharic (Native) English (Professional Proficiency)

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