Project Manager Management

V. K. (JOHN) MINASSIAN, P.Geol., M.Sc.

*** ********** ****** *.*., Calgary, Alberta T3H 0A3

403-***-**** **.******@*******.***

Task driven Professional Geologist & Project Management Specialist anxious to work and focus the next stage of his career on challenges presented by a dynamic work place.

GEOLOGICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on field experience in planning and supervising geological operations.

Expertise in assessing and integrating geological and petrophysical information to map and prepare cross sections for prospect generation and development.

Extensive experience in exploration and development oil and gas resources with a proven track record in finding oil and gas resources of Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Mesopotamian basin.

Extensive knowledge in conducting geological studies for basin analysis and exploration

Effective communicator with experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment, while retaining the ability to work independently.

Excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal & relationship management skills,

Extensive knowledge in the project management process for coordinating and facilitating activities.

Proficient with Windows MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, Accumap, GeoScout & Petrel.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on field experience in planning and supervising technical projects.

Extensive knowledge in developing project schedules and budget estimates.

Proven track record in coordinating and facilitating project’s activities from initiation to completion.

Knowledgeable in risk assessment for improved decision-making at the front end of projects.

Excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal & relationship management skills,

Exceptional in depth knowledge in building & leading successful teams.

Proficient with Windows MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & WORK EXPERIENCE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Management Specialist, expertise in reducing cost overruns, estimating project cost, controlling schedule, and meeting client expectations. Comprehensive skills in planning, managing & supervising projects. Most recent experience in controlling & monitoring design budget for a major oil and gas company.

SENIOR GEOLOGIST/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

SELF EMPLOYED 2008 – 2012

Facilitated the implementation process of projects from initiation & completion.

Provided Oil and Gas stakeholder an independent geological evaluation that can help them to make decision on land acquisition and energy resources development.

PROJECT MANAGER

RKA ENGINEERING INTERIOR DESIGN LTD. 2007 – 2008

Controlled the change management process associated with the design and construction implementation phases of a major oil and gas project.

V. K. (JOHN) MINASSIAN, P.Geol., M.Sc.

PROJECT MANAGER

DIRECT ENERGY, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY , CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE 2004 – 2007

Controlled & monitored project progress to ensure that the project was executed in strict accordance with planned schedule and construction quality objectives.

Prepared tender documents and reviewed tender quotations for qualified bidder.

Scheduled project tasks to show the sequence in which the work need to be performed.

Ensured projects are executed in strict accordance with the Environmental Safety Regulations.

POST GRADUATE STUDENT

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY 2001 – 2004

M.Sc., Project Management Specialization, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Thesis entitled “Risk Analysis Technique For Assessing Project Contingency Using Approximate

Reasoning Approach: A Prototype Study”

PETROLEUM GEOLOGY WORK EXPERIENCE

Sr. Petroleum Geologist experts in wire line logging and well site drilling operations, core and cutting analysis, land acquisition, mineral rights extension, and look into farm-in joint venture projects for business development. Comprehensive skills in planning & managing Geological field operations.

SENIOR STAFF GEOLOGIST

CALVALLEY PETROLEUM INC., CALGARY 1995 – 2001

Studied reservoir quality of oil and gas fields for prospect generation and volumetric calculation of hydrocarbon reserves.

RESEARCH GEOLOGIST

NORTH OIL COMPANY, KIRKUK, IRAQ 1988 – 1991

Prepared geological and tectonic study on a super giant oil field and make recommendation for developing its hydrocarbon reserves

POST GRADUATE STUDENT

GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF BAGHDAD 1986 – 1988

M.Sc., Geology-Tectonics, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Thesis entitled “Contribution To The Interpretation Of The Tectonic Evolution Of Iraq According To

Plate Tectonic Theories”

WELL SITE OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST

OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION COMPANY, BAGHDAD, IRAQ 1977 – 1986

Supervised day to day wellsite geological operations of drilling deep wells.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA).

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