Experience

Tacora Resources Inc.

• Canada
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Plant Optimization Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Process Development Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Produced the Technical Feasibility Study NI-43-101 (mining, processing, logistics, marketing, capital projects) • Executed startup capital projects ($10MM) • Delivered the laboratory services startup and 24/7 quality systems at the mine • Commissioned new Manganese processing line ($20 MM) • Improved plant recovery 2%, backed by DOE methodology & analysis • Led testing programs to increase plant recoveries by 4%, followed by project scoping and capex… Show more • Produced the Technical Feasibility Study NI-43-101 (mining, processing, logistics, marketing, capital projects) • Executed startup capital projects ($10MM) • Delivered the laboratory services startup and 24/7 quality systems at the mine • Commissioned new Manganese processing line ($20 MM) • Improved plant recovery 2%, backed by DOE methodology & analysis • Led testing programs to increase plant recoveries by 4%, followed by project scoping and capex justification • Responsible for international customer engagement on technical information regarding our iron ore products



MagGlobal LLC.

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Completed the technical due diligence for the acquisition of the Scully Mine in Wabush, Newfoundland, Canada including production modeling (6MMtpy), process and technology verification, quality analysis, and capital assessments ($220 MM) • Delivered testing services to US Steel, resulting in proposed 3% increase in process recovery



Magnetation, Inc.

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Services Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Grand Rapids, MN • Added 1 process engineer and 2 process technicians • Led the process testing, design, and development of a $165MM production facility • Invented Natural pH Process, Patent Awarded (15% increase in productivity) • Improved product quality by 25% in first 12 months

• Sr. Project Engineer

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Grand Rapids, MN • Added a new quality and testing laboratory facility ($1MM and 6 months) • Revamped the quality program; including supervision of the staff (8) and growth of lab operations, led to $1MM saving per annum • Headed the process testing, design, and development of a $30 million plant expansion; resulting in a 14% cost savings



Bradley Corporation

• United States
• Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Supervisor - Materials Engineering

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Added 1 materials engineer • Increased sales by 10% though quartz surface line extension • Introduced material strategic plans

• Sr. Composites Engineer

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Developed EveroTM Natural Quartz Surface, implemented manufacturing process, increased sales $2MM • Commercialized new sink design (year 3 sales - $150K); ahead of schedule (3 weeks); on budget ($35K) • Reduced unit cost by 33%, robotic finishing solution

• Composites Development Engineer

  • Jun 2005 - May 2010

  Menomonee Falls • Led strategic material supplier changes (Green initiative & cost savings – up to $100K), specialty resin and fillers • Developed solar cell embedding manufacturing process of nDite Technology, increased sales $500K