1. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Personal: Ability to work independently or as a valuable contributor to a team; manages time to meet
deadlines; effectively supervises staff. A critical thinker able to decipher complex problems, with a strong
drive to succeed.
Communication: Presentation,Public Speaking, Technical Report Writing, and Teaching/Coaching
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel (with Data Analysis), PowerPoint, Visio, and Publisher, Salesforce,
ArcGIS software, Corel Draw, CommonSpot Web Development software, and completed basic training
course in Maptek-Vulcan and Leapfrog Geo, Basic Laboratory LIMS systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (most relevant)
Comstock Mining, Inc. comstockmining.com Virginia City, NV
Contract Geologist October 2015-Jan.2016
Geological and geotechnical logging of tertiary metavolcanics in a hydrothermal gold system;Adhered to all MSHA
specifications for surface and underground mines.
Skyline Assayers &Laboratories skylinelabs.com Sparks, NV
Nevada Operations Manager October 2014-Aug.2015
Managing a commercial laboratory with sample prep, fire assay, and wet geochemistry capabilities; Perform final data
check for outgoing client reports; Help to keep the lab in compliance with all OSHA and EPA requirements at thestate
and federal level; Maintain all lab SOPs for consistency in procedures; Improve QAQC procedures for better products
and more efficient processes: Encourage staff to work at best capabilities.
ALS MINERALS (ALS) alsglobal.com Tucson,AZ
Branch Manager January 2014 – Sept. 2014
Planned, proposed,established,and opened a new sample preparation laboratory in Tucson for ALS.
Responsibilities include business development, client relationships, and sales; maintaining all safety
procedures set forth by OSHA and ALS corporate; QAQC procedures; managing the work flow; and
supervision of the staff.
Reno, NV
Sample PreparationManager September 2013 - January 2014
Supervised 45+ employees performing geological sample preparations. Maintained health and safety
procedures; quality and productivity metrics. Verified that work orders were complete and performed in a
competitive manor.
Reno, NV
Client/Drill Core Services Representative May 2012 - September 2013
Preformed geochemistry consulting for clients using analytical methods. Coordinated all drill core
photography and drill core cutting. Instigated development on a hyperspectral scanning program.
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (GPA: 3.2/4.0, Academic Distinction 2007-2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2011)
Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelors of Geology
Specialized Coursework:Economic Mineral Deposits,Field Camp I, Mineralogy and Petrology I, Rocky
Mntn. Field Studies, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Earth History, Physical Hydrology, Geophysics and
Engineering, ArcGIS, Strategic & Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Business
Presentations & Writing, Intermediate Spanish
Study Abroad: Thessaloniki, Greece 2010. Emphasis in International Business.
Field Study: Argentina - February 2011 (part of semester experience). Three-week field study in geology
of the origin and evolution of the Andes while working in a synergistic teamwork atmosphere
COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT & ACTIVITIES:
Geological Society of Nevada; Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration; Member of the Young Leaders
of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration National Board; Reno Rodeo Association
Member/Volunteer.
7970 Opal Station Dr.
Reno, NV 89506
Melissa M. Boerst
BBA, Geology (775) 560-3767
Melissa.Boerst@gmail.com