- The document provides details on an individual's education, work experience, technical skills, and references. It includes a BSc and MSci in Earth Science from the University of Manchester from 2005-2009. Work experience includes positions at Angel Mining PLC in Greenland from 2010-present and Environmental Industries in Australia from 2009-2010. Technical skills include expertise with various geological and analytical tools/software. References are also provided.

1. 20/12/1986 • (+44) 07707082613 • ssadams86@gmail.com • 113 Ringlow Park Road, M27 0HE, UK
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
2005 - 2009 The University of Manchester, School of Earth Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Earth
Science (MEarthSci), 2:1 Hons
MSci Earth Science: Final project
Independent project assessed the potential for economically viable gold extraction in the Leadhills region of Scotland. Large
scale smearing of gold data acquired from tailings of derelict lead mining alongside numerous geographical, geological and
hydrodynamical factors had to be negotiated during analysis of the geochemical data.This provided an excellent opportunity
to improve problem solving skills; research and scrutinise literature; to collect, analyze and present large sums of geochemical
data, and subsequently to communicate this information to others through a variety of media.
BSc Geology: Final project
The course involved the analysis of real data, from microscopic to a global scale and incorporated a 6-week independent
mapping project in Spain.This provided an opportunity to gain valuable scientific, analytical, and communication skills
which were essential to completing such a large project.
2003 - 2005 A-Levels York Sixth Form College
3 A2 levels, Geology (B), Geography (C) and Chemistry (D): 1 As level, Media studies (B)
1998 - 2003 G.C.S.E’s Boroughbridge High School
8 GCSEs: 7-grade A-C incl. Maths, English and Science:
GNVQ in Leisure andTourism (equiv. 2 GCSE A-C).
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Proficient with ArcView (equiv - As), Mapinfo, AutoCAD, Promine, Gemcom.
• Extensive experience operating and manipulating data from numerous analytical instruments including: Atomic - absorption
(AA), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Environmental-SEM, Electron Microprobe, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy, X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy.
• Skilled assayer, Implemented sample collection and processing for exploration and benefitiation samples at Nalunaq
gold mine. Including data analysis of mineable gold grades, gold benificiation efficiency, progress of electrowinning, fineness
of dore gold.
• Excellent IT skills that include efficient use of all office packages, advanced knowledge of geochemical data manipulation
on Excel, Adobe (Illustrator/Photoshop), Stereonett, advanced researching, and a range of IT based data analysis software.
• Full, clean, category B drivers license.
August 2010 - Present: Angel Mining Plc, Nalunaq, Greenland:
• In charge of the day to day running of the Assay Laboratory including the full gold and cyanide sampling system for UG
exploration and processing plant, which involved the management of staff and the analysis of geochemical data.
• QA/QC, Administered full sampling program at Nalunaq Gold mine for UG and surface sampling: geological, groundwater
and mineral processing plant. Analysis of Free &WAD cyanide levels in processing plant, tails and groundwater, Analysis of
gold: Exploration, mill, leaching, Carbon-in-pulp, tailings, electrowinning, dore gold.
• UG mine geologist and geo-engineering duties inc: independently mapping and sampling rock faces, maintaining records
of underground geological inspections (AutoCAD, Promine and GEMCOM), assisted in implementing mine ventilation,
examinations of rock quality in exposed faces, and general assistant to geological and metallurgical superintendents.
Laboratory Manager, Geoscientist

2. REFERENCES
KEY SKILLS
Leadership and Co-ordination
• Assay lab manager at Nalunaq gold mine: In charge of an assaying team and co-manage a cyanide sampling team in
the plant.Training of teams for commisioning of cyanide leaching plant, focussing on efficiency and health and saftey.
• Assisted mettalurgist superintendent in the audit of the processing plant and have project managed minor construction
projects: redirecting ventilation, overseeing contruction of leach and CIP tanks, upholding health and safety procedures.
• Employed as a head chef at the frog and bucket, systematically checking and ensuring that the kitchen porter and waiting
staff carried out their duties efficiently and effectively, organizing food orders and stock rotation.
• Organized weekly 5-a-side football events between the Earth Sciences Department at University, by creating a league and
regular fixtures involving approximately 100 people.
Teamwork
•Work long FIFOs everyday where my time is effectively managed between the mine, processing plant and assay laboratory:
good teamwork and the ability to work beyond the call of duty is essential.
•Worked efficiently with a colleague collecting data for my final year project, dramatically increasing our projected data
yield by 30%, receiving very positive feedback from our peers.
• Completed a highly regarded module, ‘sustainable development’ accredited by the Royal Academy of Engineers which
afforded the opportunity to work efficiently in a team, form productive relationships with clients and critically reflect on and
change organizational practices.
• Keen team sportsman playing cricket for local and district teams and actively involved in a regular 5-a-side football team,
a climbing club and a squash league.
Dr Andrew Gize - Senior lecturer
School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences,
The University of Manchester
andy.gize@manchester.ac.uk
+44 (0)161 275 3817
Communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills, refined through interaction with a variety of cultures encountered on my extensive travels.
• Chief communicator during tutorials at University to organize team-based activities and delegate tasks.
• Constructed PowerPoint presentations and conducted lectures to groups of up to 100 people on advanced scientific topics.
• Part-time employment in various food and beverage and retail outlets provided the opportunity to develop excellent verbal
communications skills and interact with customers and fellow staff.
Assistant Project Manger
Barman/Chef
Angel Mining Plc, Nalunaq, Greenland
Kurt Christensen - Geology Superintendent
Kurt.Christensen@angelmining.com
Matthew Allen - Metallurgical Superintendent
mattyta14@yahoo.co.uk
2009 - 2010: Environmental Industries, Perth, Australia:
• Assisted the project manager with horticultural, landscaping and construction projects.The main projects were;
developing the grounds and reticulation for a college inWiluna,WA, and a multimillion dollar landscaping development
in Freemantle,WA.
• Demonstratd willingness to work within a new environment and team, having the opportunity to broaden my skill base.
Carried out work efficiently, to ensure a high standard of work was always delivered to the client.
2007 - 2009:The Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester, UK:
•Whilst attending university course and completing critical assignments at the time, worked part time as a chef
and barman.This demonstrated ability to work flexibly and proactively in a busy and pressured environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and good organizational skills to delegate and produce excellent results in the kitchen.
provided outstanding customer care when dealing with customers and colleagues and have the ability to work well
with customers from a range of backgrounds.