• Experience with acquisition, processing and interpretation of hundreds of ground geophysical surveys such as magnetic, gravity, HELM, and Resistivity (OhmMapper) surveys.

• Modeling and Exploration Drilling:

• Skilled in modeling geological bodies from geophysical datasets with and without geological control.

• Experienced with exploration drilling and delineation drillhole design from geophysical and/or geological data.

• Program Design and Cost Estimates

• Airborne geophysics – DIGHEM & RESOLVE

• Ground Geophysics – Magnetics, Resistivity (OhmMappper), Horizontal Loop Electro-magnetics.

• Exploration Drilling – Heli-borne RC Rigs and Core Rigs

• Heavy Mineral Analysis Sampling – Heli-borne sampling and traverse sampling.

• Management

• Successfully supervised and executed many different programs safely and efficiently by leading, overseeing and managing field crews while reporting to upper management.

• Experience managing programs from the field and from the office.

• Geophysical, Geological and GIS Software

• Geological and Geophysical Data Processing – Geosoft - Oasis Montaj/Target & Other Extensions

• GIS – MapInfo Professional & Arc GIS

• Geophysical Modeling – Model Vision Pro, Quick Mag and Geosoft - VOXI Earth Modeling

• Other

• Equipped with a PAL certification and a Supervisor Level 2 certification for N.W.T and Nunavut.

• Knowledge of Core & R.C. Drill Rigs, Down-hole Geophysical tools and equipment.

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills developed through interactions with fellow employees, contractors, clients and investors.

• Excel, Power-point, Access, C++, etc.

EDUCATION

Honors Bachelor of Science – Co-op, Geophysics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Sept 2004 - 2009

Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, Computer Programming, Atmospheric Physics, Electromagnetism & Magnetics, Earth Sciences, (Mineralogy, Advanced Structural, Sedimentary & Environmental Geology, Stratigraphy, Petrography, Earth History, Hydrogeology, Geomorphology, Mineral Deposits, Geophysics, etc.)

• Performed many seminars such as: Esson Lake Road Fluor-Richterite Occurrence in Bancroft, Groundwater Kimberlite Exploration Techniques, Advanced Strike-Slip Tectonics, Breeding Grounds for Destructive Hurricanes, Thesis Presentations, etc.

THESIS – The Analysis of Near Surface Scattering Observed in GPR Profiles During the Thaw Process

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Geophysicist Nov-Sept. 2009-2012

Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. Vancouver, B.C.

• Responsible for processing, analyzing and archiving geophysical datasets while maintaining an organized server that is easy to navigate.

• Program design and cost estimates in preparation for field seasons across multiple properties.

• Managed and executed many geophysical, geological, and drill programs.

• Provided magnetic models for kimberlites utilizing paleomagnetic data, geological control and integrating other geophysical data.

• Provided detailed logistical and interpretive reports for both in-house and government submission.

• Overseeing environmental programs such as Archeology surveys, Turbidity testing, Bathymetric profiling/volume calculations, Wildlife and Aquatic surveys across the Canadian Arctic and awareness of IOL and their importance/sensitivity

Project Geophysical Apprentice (4 Co-op work terms) May-Aug. 2007-2009

Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. Vancouver, B.C.

• Began to analyze airborne geophysical dataset, successfully identifying many known kimberlites, and eventually became the primary discoverer of many new kimberlites.

• Conducted many ground magnetic surveys using magnetometers and performed necessary trouble-shooting while in the field.

• Processed and analyzed field data by creating images and maps.

• Worked three till sampling seasons.

Geophysical Operator (2 Co-op work terms) Sept–Dec. 2006

DGI Geoscience Sudbury, ON/Toronto, ON

• Performed borehole (up to 48" diameter holes) geophysical surveys for clients such as Peregrine Diamonds Ltd., De Beers Canada Mining Inc., Shore Gold Inc., and Xstrata Canada Inc.

Carpenter's Assistant

MilMac Construction, Lansdowne, ON June 1999 – 2005

• Constructed multiple houses, including such tasks as roofing, framing, and flooring.

• Train new employees with tools and machinery relevant for each task

• Completed daily or weekly tasks unsupervised with fellow employees

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• Recreational Squash, Volleyball, Hockey etc.

• Representative Hockey - Gananoque Minor Hockey Association, Novice - Midget 1993-2003

• Geology Field Trip, University of Waterloo, Southwest U.S. geology; visiting gold mines and geological features across Arizona, California and Utah,

• Outdoor sports and activities; Snowboarding, mountain biking, fishing etc.

• Traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people.

• Diamond Exploration

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