Chelsey Merrick
University Of Toronto
Summary
A first generation university graduate and Geologist who is extremely driven and passionate about a career in the Oil and Gas/Petroleum industry. I am hardworking, ambitious and possess a strong desire to learn while applying the technical knowledge and skills that I have developed, to effectively contribute to the industry and the wider geological community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professional - Air Unit & MRV Unit
Environmental Management Agency
12.2023 - Current
- Preparing Trinidad and Tobago's first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) Greenhouse Gas Report prepared by the EMA, for the United Nations, as per 2016 Paris Agreement: including the procurement of technical data from stakeholders, data compilation, interpretation of the data and report preparation
- Population and management of the country's KMS-Knowledge Management System and MRV System
Geo-Technician and Geologist In-Training
Kinross Gold -via Nomadic Exploration Contractors
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Teching drill core for a Kinross Gold's fly-in/fly-out gold exploration drill program in Snow Lake, Northern Canada. Teching included: orienting core, calculating recovery and RQD, and distinguishing structural features from drill core.
- Core-logging fresh drill-core on site using MX deposit to include mineral and sulfide identification
- Sampling and preparing drill core and crushed core samples for geochemical and isotopic analyses, and shipment
- Collection and organization of technical data using Microsoft Suite
Resource Geology Intern
Kinross Gold Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 3D modelling with Leapfrog and Vulcan software to ensure QAQC and conduct resource estimation of various gold-ore deposits.
- Conducted the collation of drill-hole data including geology, geochemistry, assay data, grade control data to determine extent and feasibility for life-of mine-extension. Focussed on projects for the Bald Mountain (Nevada), Tasiast (Mauritania) and La Coipa (Chile) Gold Mines and produced subsequent geological reports and presentations
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Toronto
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Investigating the depositional setting of Vanadium ore deposits using chemical analysis and microscopy
- Preparation of Vanadium-bearing and Gold-bearing rock samples (cutting, crushing and chemical treatment) for petrological mineral deposits research
- Setting up and carrying out petrological chemical experiments Vanadium and Gold rock samples using specific petrological instruments and equipment (ex. ICP-MS analysis)
- Isotopic analysis of rock samples
- General upkeep of the petrological lab
Brownfields Exploration Gold Rush Summer Intern
Kinross Gold Corporation
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted sampling, mapping, core teching and the creation of digital maps and cross-sections using both ArcGIS and QGIS software, for a small drill program in northern Ontario, Canada.
- Geological research, collation of drill-hole data from all exploration projects and producing reports.
- Aided the Resource Geology team with creating and geo-referencing maps using Leapfrog software.
CSEC and CAPE Geography TUTOR
IvyEdge Global
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Planned Geography lessons and provided one-on-one and small-group to CSEC and CAPE Geography examination students based on the CSEC and CAPE syllabi.
Sales Associate
Call It Spring, Eaton Centre
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Works as part of sales team to enhance product presentations and meet daily sales targets as an individual and as a team.
Education
Hons Geology (Specialist)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Convent, San Fernando
Trinidad And Tobago06.2018
Skills
- Basic-Intermediate QGIS and ArcGIS Capabilities
- Intermediate Leapfrog Geo Software Capabilities
- Vulcan: Basic Capabilities
- Basic Python coding and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, WORD, Powerpoint, Project)
- Petroleum systems and basin analysis
- Seismic interpretations and interpretation of well log data
- Core teching: Proficient
- Core logging: Basic- Intermediate
- Geological field mapping
- Identifying geological structures and Geochemical Analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting
- Demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness
- High attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, time-management, teamwork and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable, dependable, excellent work ethic
Additional Information
- 2023 Thesis: Chosen by the Society of Economic Geologists to present my final year thesis entitled "The Mineralogy and Extractibility of Vanadium at the Van Property, NW Territories, Canada." at the SEG's 2023 Geological Conference in London
- 2022: Society of Economic Geologists' Undergraduate Research Scholarship
- 2022: Victoria College Reagents In-Course Scholarship
- 2019: SIFT(Student Industry Field Trip) - selected by the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists to attend and acquire technical knowledge of the oil and gas industry
- 2019: University of Toronto Reagents Admissions Scholarship
- 2018 National Open Environmental Sciences Scholarship (Awarded by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago)
- 2017 & 2018 Caribbean Merit List for the CAPE Geography Examinations: 2nd place in the Caribbean
Extra- curricular Involvement
- 2021-2022 Elected Industry Liaison for the Undergraduate Earth Sciences Association - coordinates seminars and programs to connect students and industry professionals e.g. through a new mentorship program, industry talks, research talks.
- 2021-2022 Elected Secretary for the Society of Economic Geologists: UofT Student Chapter - help plan field trips and seminars to engage aspiring earth scientists
- 2019-2022 Co-Solutions Director for UofT SDG Student Hub - coordinates with local NGOs to find solutions to their real-world environmental issues through student involvement e.g. via case competitions
Volunteering
- UofT's "Pursue Stem" Program for Black High School Students in the Greater Toronto Area
- Earth Science Tutor -2022 & 2023
- PDAC 2020, 2022 & 2023
- Data Entry for ProMan's Covid-19 vaccination drive in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Trinidad and Tobago - May-September 2021
Professional Affiliations
- Geological Society of Trinidad and Tobago member (GSTT)
- Canadian Society for Petroleum Geologists member (CSPG)
- Society of Economic Geologists (SEG)
- Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
Hobbies
Hiking, Zumba, Dancing, Reading
References
1. Kevon Jean-Baptiste - Engineering Manager, BP, Trinidad and Tobago - 868-678-2251/ Kevon.Jean-Baptiste@uk.bp.com
2. Geisa Maia - Director of Resource Geology, Kinross Gold Corporation - 647-788-4171/ Geisa.Maia@Kinross.com
3. Uliana Kurinnaia - Manager of Resource Geology, Kinross Gold Corporation - 647-788-4447/ Uliana.Kurinnaia@Kinross.com
4. Shamus Duff - Geologist, Brownsfield Exploration - 647-464-0659/ Shamus.Duff@Kinross.com
5. Daniel Gregory - Geology Professor, University of Toronto - 647-473-7609/ daniel.gregory@utoronto.ca
Timeline
Associate Professional - Air Unit & MRV Unit
Environmental Management Agency
12.2023 - Current
Geo-Technician and Geologist In-Training
Kinross Gold -via Nomadic Exploration Contractors
08.2023 - 11.2023
Resource Geology Intern
Kinross Gold Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Toronto
10.2022 - 04.2023
Brownfields Exploration Gold Rush Summer Intern
Kinross Gold Corporation
05.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Call It Spring, Eaton Centre
11.2021 - 04.2022
CSEC and CAPE Geography TUTOR
IvyEdge Global
01.2019 - 04.2023
Hons Geology (Specialist)
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Convent, San Fernando
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