Jessey Williams

Huntex

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Toronto, ON M3C 1Y9

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Application for the position of resource estimation geologist

Dear Jessey Williams,

It is with great interest that I am applying for the position of a resource estimation geologist. I graduated with a BSc (Environmental Studies and Geology) degree from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax. I then got my masters degree in Geology from the University of Alberta, Edmonton. Shortly after, I worked as a contract exploration coal geologist in Geoconsult, Australia. I then moved back to Canada and joined TerraNotes Ltd. as a geological consultant. In TerraNotes, I got involved in a number of projects in Canada, Latin America and South Africa in which I integrated geophysical maps (magnetic, electromagnetic, resistivity and radiometric maps) with geological and geochemical data (rock types, ore deposits and soil geochemistry) to locate gold, copper, iron, silver, nickel, PGE, chromium, uranium and rare earth elements. I also estimated the content of the gold reserves.

During the study of my undergraduate thesis, I worked on determining the history of pollution at Amherst Point, Nova Scotia. I used the depth profiles of metals in the sediments to estimate the history of metal loading or pollution. I also determined possible pollution sources. While doing my undergraduate thesis, I also worked simultaneously on other projects for various research scientists in the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. The work involved core logging and sampling, core photography and geotechnical sampling, mineral identification, and sample preparation for X-Ray diffraction.

My graduate thesis involved two diverse projects one of which pertained to sedimentary geochemistry and the other was related to geomicrobiology. My first project comprised determining the age of the estuarine deposits in the Shepody River in New Brunswick using stable isotopes and local precipitation. In my later project, I studied the importance of bacteria to floc formation in estuaries and rivers. I used geochemistry and microbiology to analyze and solve sedimentological problems in estuaries.

Shortly after completing my MSc thesis, I worked as a contract coal exploration geologist in Geoconsult for 7 months. This position included pegging, inspecting sites, core logging and sampling, coal and geotechnical sampling, supervising rigs, and monitoring heat stress. I also did a lot of toolbox meetings that involved understanding and applying safety protocols. My area of work was mostly in Moranbah and my roaster involved 2 weeks on and one week off. I traveled from Brisbane, the main office to Moranbah. Besides the field work, I completed the administration work such as correcting core logs, preparing cementing sheets, preparing and updating drilling summary sheets and geophysical logging sheets, signing daily drilling operation reports, and reviewing reports for our clients.

I was hired as a geological consultant by TerraNotes Geophysics Ltd on May, 2011.As the only geologist in the company, my responsibilities include stratigraphic correlation of rock types, lithostructures, alteration and mineralization (gold, nickel, copper and chromite). I design cross-sections for the depth profile of conductance zones. I am also working on developing newer and more efficient geochemical sampling and data manipulation techniques. These techniques involve relating gold values to a factor (such as another metal or a chemical reaction) that can help us to design ternary diagrams to identify mineralization zones in an area. I relate the different types of alterations as well as the structure of the area to mineralization. I write and review reports in addition to giving presentations in person and telephone-conferences to senior geologists and chief executive officers with regards to the drilling locations. I am also becoming familiar with the mineral disposition regulations and lapsed claims in Saskatchewan.

My background has prepared me for multiple challenges in dealing with problems related to consulting and exploration, paying strong attention to detail, producing essential documentation, and communicating new ideas to a team to explore new horizons and find solutions.

Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Ozlem Suleyman

OZLEM SULEYMAN

3Market St, Apt 215, Toronto, ON, M5E 0A3

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Objective

To apply for the position of a resource estimation geologist.

Academic Background

BSc- Environmental Studies (Honours) and Geology (Major)

Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada

GPA- 3.45/4

Convocation- 2004

MSc- Geology

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

GPA- 3.6/4

Thesis defence- 2007

Convocation- 2008

Work Experience

TerraNotes Ltd (Edmonton, AB)

Geological consultant (May 25, 2010 to present)

- Stratigraphic correlation and cross-sections of lithostructures and altered rock types.

- Three-dimensional display of drill holes and overlaying drill holes on geological and geophysical maps.

- Identification of gold, nickel, iron, chromium, uranium, copper and Rare Earth Elements (REE) targets in exploration sites through geophysical and geochemical techniques.

- Identification of fault zones, shear zones, intrusions, dykes, network of veins and alteration zones.

- Classification of alteration and relating it to mineralization through radiometry.

- Interpretations of the geological and geophysical maps.

- Presentations and report write ups.

- Preparation of metal trends in drill holes and bar charts for metal abundances.

- Statistical, alteration and mineralization (area and volume) calculations.

- Research in the exploration field which involved the integration of geophysics and geology (incuding writing of grant applications and research proposals).

Contract position or self-employed (Edmonton, AB)

Interpreter and translator (March 2009 to May 2010)

- Written and verbal translations for hospitals, Worker's Compensation Board (WCB), mental institutions, health centers, law firms, physiotherapy clinics, universities and driving schools.

Geoconsult (Queensland, AU)

Graduate exploration/ coal geologist (May 2008 to Dec 2008)

- Land owners -The project involved liaison with land owners to gain permission for drilling on their property.

- Pegging- Taking pictures of the site, marking the site with a peg, deciding the layout of the site and selecting drill hole locations by taking environmentally sensitive areas into account.

- Site inspection- Pre-drilling inspections were performed to make sure the lay out is suitable for the drilling process. Post drilling inspections were done to make sure the site is cleared and cleaned after the drilling process.

- Rig supervision- Supervised the rig during the drilling process, performed chip and core logging, informed the driller when to case off and switch from chipping to coring. I was in charge of tool box meetings, hot work permits, breath tests, and heat stress monitoring to ensure the safety procedures were followed during drilling process.

- Core logging- The core was photographed and depths were labelled. Geotechnical samples were taken when the core lithology changed. Coal was described in more details and sampled for coal quality.

- Geophysical logger- I gave details of the drilled holes to the geophysical loggers (subcontracts) at the end of the drilling process.

- Grouters- Prepared cementing sheets for the grouters to inform them of the amount of cement to use for the grouting process.

- Administration work- This involved signing daily operation report, doing log corrections, loading weather station data, preparing the drilling daily summary reports, completing log check in the office, naming core and site inspection photos.

University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB)

Research assistant (August 2004 to December 2008)

- Worked with stable isotopes, metal analyses, sediment grain size, scanning electron microscopy, and bacterial cultures in the laboratories.

- One topic of thesis project involved determining the age of tidal estuarine deposits using the stable isotopes and the salinity record preserved in the estuarine sediments to understand the depositional history of fresh and salt-water mixing in the estuary.

- Other thesis project included the importance of geochemical and microbiological factors in the process of flocculation and developed a procedure for the artificial production of aggregates.

University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB)

Teaching assistant (Sep 2004 to April 2007)

- Taught and assisted students during laboratory practical sessions. Courses included Geochemistry, Sedimentary and stratigraphy, Introduction to Geology and Palaeontology

Bedford Institute of Oceanography (Halifax, NS)

Research assistant (May 2003 to 2005)

- Grain size analyses (coulter counter and sedigraph), carbon measurement, metal analyses and X-Ray diffraction on the core samples collected from salt marshes and deep oceans

- Core splitting, core photography, core description, core logging, and measurements of shear strength, density and volume of core samples.

- Identification of minerals, rocks and sedimentary structures

Skills

Languages: - English, Turkish and Arabic

Computer: - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

- Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

- K-Graph, Log check, Surfer, Voxler and Target

Geological: - Identification of minerals, rocks and sedimentary structures.

- Three-dimensional display of drill holes

- Reports, papers, and posters write ups and presentations.

- Statistical calculations, diagrams and flow charts.

Field: - Core logging, pegging, site inspection, rig supervision and tool meetings

Technical: - Carbon determinator for organic materials.

- X-ray diffractor, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Atomic Absorption Spectrometre (AAS), Isotope Mass Spectrometer, and Inducive coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) for metal

- Sedigraph and coulter counter for grain size analysis

Volunteering experience

Volunteered in the Geocanada 2010 conference.

Research assistant for Ecology Action Centre and Dr Danika van Proosdij (2003).

Research assistant for Dr. Liette Vaseur (SMU) (December, 2001).

Canadian Waste Management and International Trade Show in Halifax, N.S, Canada (October, 2000).

Accomplishments

Achieved the Government of Alberta graduate scholarship in 2006

Achieved the Wigham Family Scholarship in 2005.

Won the best poster award in the Atlantic University Geological Conference in 2003.

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