Accomplished mining plant manager with in depth technical knowledge and +18 years experience in all major fields of mineral processing and extraction techniques, process equipment operations and a good working knowledge of plant safety and environmental practices. Extensive cross-functional knowledge, strong analytical, research and problem solving talents and excellent leadership skills. Diverse experience in production planning and management, project direction, inventory management, quality assurance and employee training. Accomplished production leader, skilled at working with senior management to bridge the gap between corporate performance objectives and production capabilities. Proven expertise in the planning and support of cost-effective mineral processing programs, processes and procedures, with a track record of dramatically improving production infrastructures, operating efficiency, and profitability. Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills. Fluent in English, French and Russian. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd	Plant Manager	1/2011 - 3/2014
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd	Acting Plant Manager	3/2010 - 12/2010

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
University of Cape Town, Graduate School of Business	Management Practice	2012	Associate Degree
Donetsk National Technical University	Mineral Processing Engineering	1991	Master Degree

Highlights:

• Initiated, planned, managed and commissioned $9.2M plant (Heap Leach pad expansion project in Yatela Mine). • Extended life of mine four years by implementing Spent Heap Re-treatment in Yatela Mine. • Reduced departments operating cost budget by $5.8M in 2013 by implementing process improvements. • Lowered operating cost from $2,143/oz. to $950/oz. in less than one year. • Strong Safety performance due to no LTI in last 35 months and no reportable injury in last 15 months. • Secured ICMI Cyanide Code Compliance re-certification in 2012 • Prevented pre-mature mine closure by initiating barren pond carbon treatment and stockpiled spillage recycling

Companies I like:

Barrick, Newmont, Goldfields, Kinross, AngloGold Ashanti, Freeport McMoran

• Plant Construction/Commissioning
• Crushing/screening/conveying
• Research & Development skills
• Operations & production management
• Budgeting & Business Planning
• Project management
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in English, French and Russian
Process Development and optimization
Expert in Gravity Concentration

• process manager
• metallurgy
• production lead
• budget control
• CIP/CIL/heap leaching
• project management
• Management
• Accounting
• Balance
• Budgeting

• Hold responsibility for development and management of $19M annual operating budget. • Direct, train and mentor activities of metallurgical team. • Lead a team of 5 direct reports and 145 staff overall. • Champion overall plant and safety and chair weekly and monthly safety communication meetings. Ensure compliance with all safety, health and environmental regulations. • Provide technical metallurgical input to development and implementation of mine and business plans to support production objectives and optimize financial results. • Develop plans to achieve optimum metallurgical performance in gold production through monitoring, test work, procedural changes, process control and innovation. • Create metallurgical reports for senior management. • Liaise closely with mining, geology and maintenance teams to ensure maximum metallurgical performance. • Identify opportunities for improving processes and productivity