Consulting Geologist
Resume:
BRADLEY C. PEEK
Moab, Utah **532
Phone: 435-***-****
Email: *********@***.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED April 2007 – November 2007
Consulting Geologist
Assisted with sediment-hosted copper exploration for Lisbon Valley Mining Company in southeast Utah. Computerized exploration data using GEMS software and generated land status map of Lisbon Valley area using AutoCAD. Assisted with drilling, core logging, chip sample logging, stratigraphic correlations and soil gas sampling.
ZANCANELLA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 1998 – Present
Geologist, Technician, Water Systems Operator
Designed and operated water systems for subdivisions. Handled state and county permitting for new systems and for changes to older systems. Wrote reports to, and interacted with, government agencies. Used my geological knowledge to locate water wells and predict aquifer locations.
SELF EMPLOYED 1989 - 1998
Consulting Geologist
Project Manager for multi-million dollar gold exploration project in Myanmar (Burma). Successfully managed team of eight exploration geologists, fifteen Myanmar geologists and approximately one hundred local field and office personnel. Was responsible for head office operations in Yangon (Rangoon), field offices in Mandalay and Banmauk, and field operations in the northern part of the country. Successfully directed all aspects of the program, including personnel, procurement, budget, geologic interpretation, sample analysis and contractor negotiations.
Responsible for organization and design of geologic and mining databases for several mineral exploration companies utilizing the GEMCOM software packages, including PC-XPLOR and GEOMODEL, with emphasis on data integrity and resource estimation. Implemented procedures for better database management and problem-solved database and computer system-related difficulties. Instructed and trained client personnel in the use of database software. Made recommendations to clients on software and hardware purchases. Work required coordination of efforts with head office and field personnel. Consulting contracts included work in Canada, Chile, French Guiana, Peru, Surinam, The Philippines and Zambia, as well as in the USA. Clients included: Compania Minera San Jose Ltda., Crown Resources Corporation, Golden Star Resources Ltd., Lac Minerals (USA) Inc., Minera Cominco Resources Chile Ltda., Orvana Resources Corporation, Sarabat Minerals Philippines Inc. and First Dynasty Mines, Ltd., among others. Work in Zambia and Peru involved facies interpretations to pinpoint sedimentary ore deposits.
Initiated use of mineral exploration computer programs at Crown Resources Corp. Used my extensive geologic background to construct databases and interpret field data for use in computer analysis. Created maps, cross sections and mineral resource estimates.
Compiled and interpreted data for an annual, worldwide gold study entitled "Gold Situation -1990”. The book is published internation¬ally and utilized by many mining companies.
Served as a member of the Denver GeoTech Conference Committee and successful¬ly participated in the planning and organization of five annual conferences for geologists and computer profession¬als.
CROWN RESOURCES CORPORATION 1983 - 1989
Senior Geologist
Successfully directed and executed numerous precious metals exploration programs from inception to final recommendations. Handled all phases of project management and personnel supervision.
Managed a waterflood oilfield in Oklahoma. Substantially reduced operating costs. Wrote periodic reports and prepared EPA reports. Adjusted and controlled the waterflood process to increase oil production by 15%.
HOUSTON OIL & MINERALS / TENNECO MINERALS 1977 - 1982
Exploration Geologist
Established field offices in both Texas and Missouri for Mississippi Valley-Type lead-zinc exploration in carbonate rocks. Hired multidisciplinary technical staffs of up to five employees. Supervised offices, including budgeting, drilling activities, geology, environmental compliance and land acquisition. Work involved interpretation of carbonate facies from core samples to guide exploration.
Identified areas of high potential for precious metals mineralization in northeastern Washington through geologic research, field mapping and sampling. Core drilled these areas, resulting in the discovery and development of the skarn-related Key-Overlook gold mines.
COMINCO AMERICAN INC. 1970 - 1976
Exploration Geologist
Ably conducted numerous mineral exploration projects in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alaska for Mississippi Valley-Type (carbonate-hosted) lead-zinc deposits, volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits, exhalative lead-zinc-barite (Red Dog) type deposits and Kennecott-type copper deposits.
EDUCATION
Hazardous Waste Management, 1990, Colorado School of Mines
M.Sc. Geology, 1975, University of Alaska
B.Sc. Geology, 1970, University of Nebraska
SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS
Extensive expertise with AutoCAD using Land Development Desktop
Working knowledge of Gemcom’s GEMS exploration software and MapInfo GIS software
Daily working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
Society of Economic Geologists
American Institute of Professional Geologists – Application Pending
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