Experience

Golden Queen Mining Co LLC

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Mojave, California, United States Lead the company's financial operations and strategy. Accountable for all management reporting. Build the financial and operational strategy (43-101 compliant technical report, valuation and sale process) Manage key relationships with vendors, review existing contracts and negotiate new contracts as needed Collaborate with the CEO and the Board of Directors on acquisitions, due diligence, new technologies, etc. Implement procedures to continuously improve processes, inventory… Show more Lead the company's financial operations and strategy. Accountable for all management reporting. Build the financial and operational strategy (43-101 compliant technical report, valuation and sale process) Manage key relationships with vendors, review existing contracts and negotiate new contracts as needed Collaborate with the CEO and the Board of Directors on acquisitions, due diligence, new technologies, etc. Implement procedures to continuously improve processes, inventory control, reporting, treasury and tax Supervise key aspects of mining regulatory requirements, government reporting and safety management Oversee purchasing with cost/benefit focus on procurement opportunities for the operations Convey a strong organizational leadership presence that represents the company and culture Show less



Dyno Nobel

• United States
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Director - Retail Sales, Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Led strategic business projects including the acquisition and full integration of western explosives company Grew western explosives company by over 20% of new revenue while reducing fixed costs by $1 million/year Drove strategic decisions for the manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, technology, licensing & sales Directed complex manufacturing operations projects and facility improvements leading to lower costs Lead the budgeting and forecasting process including volume… Show more Led strategic business projects including the acquisition and full integration of western explosives company Grew western explosives company by over 20% of new revenue while reducing fixed costs by $1 million/year Drove strategic decisions for the manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, technology, licensing & sales Directed complex manufacturing operations projects and facility improvements leading to lower costs Lead the budgeting and forecasting process including volume, headcount, operational expenses and project planning. Collaborate with operations and sales teams on provide holistic market views, strategic engineering design solutions and product footprint. Partner with supply chain to identify cost savings and operational improvements. Dictate the fleet replacement strategy including financial modeling, risk assessment and priority rankings. Show less



Rio Tinto

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Finance and Strategy

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Plan, organize and direct strategies and initiatives. Provides cross-functional project teams from a broad pool of resources in the organization. Analyze and interpret financial data for strategic evaluations, marketing evaluations, business/cost improvements and operational productivity.

• Commercial Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Chief commercial advisor providing strategic advice on how to optimize the commercial value of the operations. Managed joint venture and special projects investments. Presided over economic analysis, commercial insights, corporate governance, investment committee data and presentations.

• Principal Advisor - Business Analysis

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2013

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Used technical and organizational data to identify possibilities for improvement within the business structure and implemented systematic solutions. Analyzed and advised on mergers & acquisitions. Consulted on capital investments. Identified business needs and determined solutions to operational challenges.

• Senior Financial Analyst - Business Analysis

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  Greater Salt Lake City Area In charge of the financial modeling for Kennecott Utah and NorthPark’s copper mines. Provided analysis and metrics for Finance core processes and responsible for knowledge of all systems. Designed, developed, implemented and maintain databases to ensure process compliance and efficiencies. Supported the business decision-making process for mine expansion and extension options.

• Senior Financial Analyst - Resource Development

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Evaluated the trade off between open pit mine extensions and initiating underground mining. Performed financial modeling to support business decision making process for mine extension opportunities. Reviewed multiple capital expenditure proposals for mine extensions by using NPV and IRR calculations. Engaged in ongoing business optimization exercises across the group to maximize shareholder value

• Engineer - Production Planning

  • Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Developed methods for mining activities and determine the optimal sequence of operations on the site. Provided support in optimizing the value of operational plans by conducting timely process and economic analyses of operational scenarios, principal capital evaluations and business improvement opportunities.



JetBlue

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Revenue Analyst - Revenue Management

  • Sep 2004 - Apr 2006

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Responsible for assisting with the revenue and statistical analyses for management and the company. Managed and forecasted inventory allocation for flight departures to maximize revenue and yield. Monitored continuous competitive fare changes and the availability of other airline sale fares.



Zions Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst - Bank Administration

  • May 2002 - Sep 2004

  Greater Salt Lake City Area Used industry standards and best practices to compile, report, evaluate, analyze and recommend appropriate economic activities relative to the operation of the bank. Created and analyzed financial statements to aid the CFO and CEO. Performed cost analysis, pricing, valuation, budgeting, reconciliation and financial modeling.



BD

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineer Intern - Fluid Management R&D

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2001

  Researched and recommended performance improvements on needleless IV (intravenous) catheters