ADJEI ADDAI
LAKEWOOD,USA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with proven success in attaining corporate objectives through steady, well-structured processes. Effective under pressure, and agile in adopting new opportunities and obstacles in the best manner to augment the organizational brand. Willing and prepared to help team members attain corporate objectives through perseverance and attention to detail, supported by excellent organizational skills. Stimulated by learning, growth, and passion for geology along with leadership skills to facilitate geological exploration at Freeport-McMoRan.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Planning Officer
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed a team of 6 in assessing mining policies, deploying SPSS to provide a 12% increase in compliance rates by making data-driven adjustments
- Mentored 5 junior officers, securing promotions for 3 of them and increasing productivity by 6% through collaborative practices and task coordination via Microsoft Outlook
- Developed policies with stakeholders through oral and written communication; used regulatory data analysis in Microsoft Excel to enhance compliance by an additional 20% to better
District Mining Officer (Small Scale Mining)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Collected, analyzed, and updated detailed records of all mining activities and licenses
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by 25%, data tracked in Microsoft Excel
- Successfully implemented land reclamation in 6 mining communities, thereby restoring over 1000 acres of land affected by mining activities
- Designed and led training workshops on safe and modern mining technologies for more than 100 small-scale miners, with a post-training compliance rate of 80% to environmental regulations, with the productivity rate increasing by 30%
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Exploration)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted evaluations of various exploration programs that resulted in a 30% improvement in the identification of economically viable resource targets
- Provided an M&E framework with more than 10 KPIs quantifying performance for Exploration projects, hence increasing the accuracy of project impact measurement by 20%
- Developed financial models for predicting revenues from new exploration projects, thereby enhancing the government's capability to forecast mineral revenue streams with increased accuracy of 20%
Assistant District Mining Officer (Small-Scale Mining)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
01.2011 - 06.2017
- Support the implementation of labour reforms, increase women's participation in small-scale mining by 50%, and decrease child labour by 80%
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills by resolving more than 16 disputes involving miners and local communities and delivered value additions in stakeholder relationships, which redefined support for mining activities in the communities where these occurred
- Trained miners on environmental regulations, achieving a compliance rate of 65% in avoiding water pollution and minimizing land degradation through targeted community training sessions
Metallurgist (Intern)
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED, OBUASI MINE
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Generated a relational database using Microsoft Excel to monitor reagent expenditure habits and analyzed emerging trends, helping in the reduction of the reagent costs by 5%
- Attained a 95% accuracy level in laboratory test interpretations through the application of Microsoft Excel in recording and analyzing data accurately, making certain that results are reliable to assist in metallurgical decisions
- Assisted the metallurgical staff to collect and interpret operational data, which boosted the accuracy of feed quality and reagent use estimates, thus increasing the recovery efficiency by 2%
Principal Policy Planning Officer (Local Content)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
01.2022
- Spearheaded the analysis and development of local content policies utilizing Microsoft Word for documentation and policy drafting, achieving a 25% increase in local procurement and a 30% increase in employment opportunities within the mining sector
- Developed and provided, an effective monitoring framework database with SPSS by using Key Performance Indicators, representing a 10% increase in local supplier engagement
- Improved local content compliance rates among mining companies by 25% through effective communication including PowerPoint presentations and research, increasing government revenue by 7%
Education
Professional Master's - Mineral Exploration
Colorado School of Mines
05.2025
MSc - Mineral and Energy Economics
Colorado School of Mines
05.2025
BSc. - Mineral Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
06.2008
Skills
- Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Data Compilation and Interpretation
- Project Management and Team Leadership
- Understanding of basic geology principles, including rock identification, mineralization, geological mapping and sampling
- Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting moderately heavy objects, climbing stairs, and working in diverse environments
Affiliations
- Denver Region of Exploration Geologists Society (DREGS)
- Society of Economic Geologists (SEG)
- Member, Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG)
- Member, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
Personality Traits
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Positive attitude
- Adaptability
- Resilience under pressure
Timeline
Principal Policy Planning Officer (Local Content)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
01.2022
Senior Policy Planning Officer
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
06.2021 - 12.2021
District Mining Officer (Small Scale Mining)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
07.2019 - 05.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Exploration)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
07.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant District Mining Officer (Small-Scale Mining)
MINERALS COMMISSION, GHANA
01.2011 - 06.2017
Metallurgist (Intern)
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED, OBUASI MINE
10.2008 - 12.2010
Professional Master's - Mineral Exploration
Colorado School of Mines
MSc - Mineral and Energy Economics
Colorado School of Mines
BSc. - Mineral Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
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