Dawn Evans-Lamswood
Paradise,Nl
Summary
- HIGHLIGHTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Geology
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Management
- Communications
- Program Design
- Strategic Planning
- Budgets
- Procurement
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
DEL Exploration, s
01.2017 - Current
- Consulting for exploration and mining companies
- Managed day-to-day business operations
PROJECT MANAGER
Vale, John’s
01.2006 - 01.2016
- MAXIMOS METALS, FJORDLAND/HPX), IVORY COAST (AFRICA), KENYA (AFRICA), ANGOLA (AFRICA) ,& JINCHUAN (CHINA), RING OF FIRE (CANADA) ETC.
- Design and implement exploration programs targeting discovery of new economic deposits
- Apply proven, proprietary (personal) techniques in the exploration for base metal deposits, specifically magmatic Ni-Cu-Co sulphides, and economic sulphide environments including precious metals and precious group elements
- Detailed structural geology analysis and target generation
- Accomplishments
- Acting as liaison between all stakeholders including investors, business partners, government, and indigenous representatives
- Ensuring all work and work products are compliant with; EH&S, and Technical Standards (43-101, ISO)
- Provided expertise for program logistics and contract negotiation
- Collaboration with educational and non-profit groups for R&D programs associated with mineral exploration and production
- Project Management and Exploration/Mining techniques
- Vale is a global mining company with headquarters in Brazil
EXPLORATION MANAGER
BROWN FIELD EXPLORATION, VALE NORTH ATLANTIC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for managing and implementing exploration programs, from grassroots to ore definition with the highest degree of technical expertise, cost effectiveness, and efficiency
- Provided recommendations on workflow solutions and direction, developing, and managing project schedules
- Participated in human resources and financial programs; ensuring all technical work was aligned with corporate and industry standards and regulations
- Interfaced effectively with all stakeholders, including senior management, partners, and relevant government and non-government agencies
- Accomplishments
- Completed multiple international special assignments, including projects in China and Africa
- Provided human resources management to staff and contractors, managing systems, policies, and direct communication
- Ensured and protected the health and safety of employees/contractors including, identification and rectification of all hazards, prevention of harm to individuals and equipment
- Acted as liaison to the NL government on land management strategies
- Define new mineral resources to support LOM
- Advanced Exploration targeting
- Geological, geotechnical, and structural analysis.
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
BROWN FIELD EXPLORATION, VALE INCO
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for constructing structural and geological studies and inversions, providing geological interpretations to support Brownfield’s exploration (generation of targets)
- Developed systems for the evaluation of targets to rapidly advance and bring on stream
- Implemented, completed, and delivered program schedules
- Interfaced effectively with all stakeholders, including senior management, partners, and relevant government and non-government agencies
- Accomplishments
- Identified, evaluated, and recommended new exploration opportunities
- Generated new targets and evaluation programs for new discoveries
- Contributed to the creation of a positive culture for strong and effective work environment.
AREA GEOLOGIST
VALE INCO
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible for planning and conducting varied geological tasks using internal and external assets
- Acted within a supervisory role to direct and mentor technical, nontechnical, and junior geological staff, ensuring professional standards were maintained
- Collected, documented, and assessed geological data, assisted with the professional development and management of all personnel
- Proposed new project opportunities, participating in budget planning and resource requirements
- Accomplishments
- Planed, designed, and continuously improved geology processes and systems
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously using refined organizational abilities.
VICE PRESIDENT
Inco/Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2006
- EXPLORATION mANAGER(CLEAN AIR METALS)
- CONSULTING GEOLOGIST (NEW CAROLYNN MINE, REGENCY GOLD, CARIBOO GOLD, NEWFOUND GOLD, MARITIME RESOURCES), Voisey's Bay Mine is a nickel mine in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador
PROJECT GEOLOGIST
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Responsible for conducting and executing various exploration assignments, collaborating with cross-functional professionals and team members organization-wide
- Participated in project planning, development, and budgetary planning
- Collected samples, performing appropriate testing and analysis, reporting on findings and providing recommendations on subsequent direction of workflow
- Accomplishments
- Identified, evaluated and recommended new exploration opportunities
- Developed and recommended well locations and evaluation programs
Geologist
Inco/Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1999
Structural Geologist
St. John’s
01.1995 - 01.1997
CONSULTING STRUCTURAL GEOLOGIST/CHIEF CONSULTANT
NICKEL CREEK PLATINUM CORP
- NEW FOUND GOLD
Project Geologist
Falconbridge Exploration, St. John’s
01.1994
Geologist
Geological Survey of Newfoundland, John’s
01.1993
Project Geologist
Falconbridge Exploration, John’s
01.1992
Structural Geologist
Falconbridge Exploration
Bathurst, NB
01.1991
Geologist
Rio Tinto/CERR, Gullbridge
Pond, NL
01.1990
Geologist
Geological Survey of Newfoundland
01.1989
- John’s, NL
Education
Master of Science - Earth Science
Memorial University
2000
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Earth Science
Memorial University
1991
Skills
- Human Resource Management
- Relationship Management
- Business planning
- Financial analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Logistics planning
- Defensive driver training
- Equipment operation
Affiliations
- Committee Member Geoscience Issues, sub-committee of PEGNL Board Member, Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists NL (PEGNL) Member, Conflict Committee, Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists NL (PEGNL) Member, Women of Influence, Vale Mentor, Women in Science and Engineering Member, Women in Mining CIIM National (Trail Blazer Award Committee) Member, SHE Management Steering Team, Brownfield Exploration Vale PROFESSIONALS MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS Professional Geoscientist, Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists of Newfoundland (PEGNL) Professional Geoscientist, Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO) Professional Geoscientist, Professional Geoscientists of British Columbia (PEGBC) GAC CIM (National and NL)
- Geoscientist of the Year, CIMM (2014)
- Award of Merit, PEGNL (2018)
- Undergraduate and graduate scholarships
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DEL Exploration, s
01.2017 - Current
EXPLORATION MANAGER
BROWN FIELD EXPLORATION, VALE NORTH ATLANTIC
01.2014 - 01.2016
SENIOR GEOLOGIST
BROWN FIELD EXPLORATION, VALE INCO
01.2010 - 01.2014
PROJECT MANAGER
Vale, John’s
01.2006 - 01.2016
AREA GEOLOGIST
VALE INCO
01.2006 - 01.2010
PROJECT GEOLOGIST
01.1999 - 01.2006
VICE PRESIDENT
Inco/Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company Ltd
01.1997 - 01.2006
Geologist
Inco/Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1999
Structural Geologist
St. John’s
01.1995 - 01.1997
Project Geologist
Falconbridge Exploration, St. John’s
01.1994
Geologist
Geological Survey of Newfoundland, John’s
01.1993
Project Geologist
Falconbridge Exploration, John’s
01.1992
Structural Geologist
Falconbridge Exploration
01.1991
Geologist
Rio Tinto/CERR, Gullbridge
01.1990
Geologist
Geological Survey of Newfoundland
01.1989
CONSULTING STRUCTURAL GEOLOGIST/CHIEF CONSULTANT
NICKEL CREEK PLATINUM CORP
Master of Science - Earth Science
Memorial University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Earth Science
Memorial University
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