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Max Deckman

Boise,ID

Summary

Experienced in geological exploration and resource identification, skilled in utilizing geological mapping techniques to efficiently locate mineral deposits. Proven track record of conducting thorough data analysis to support project success, ensuring accurate and informed decision-making throughout the exploration process.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Exploration Geologist

Ethos Geological
09.2022 - Current
  • Describe, sample, and prepare drill core and reverse circulation chip samples for mineralogic analysis
  • Stake mining claims and collect soil and rock samples for potential gold, copper, and zinc projects
  • Compile data and literature reviews from previous academic studies for technical reports and documents
  • Create maps with surveys, property rights, aerial photographs, topography, and mining claims, and conduct data analysis using Geographic Information Systems (QGIS) and Microsoft Office
  • Execute administrative duties like logistics and financial analysis for drilling, claim staking, and sampling

Hydraulic Technician – Full Time Seasonal

Bureau of Land Management
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Described riparian plant communities using the US Lentic Proper Functioning Condition Analysis to determine the effects of livestock on vegetation management, stream habitat, and stability
  • Developed logistical plans for sample collection, including creating maps in ArcGIS, local and business correspondence, and informing ranchers of sample collection on leased property
  • Analyzed water for conductivity, dissolved oxygen, water flow rate, and stage, using YSI and stream gages to determine surface and groundwater quality and general hydrology
  • Collected and processed soil samples for analysis of texture, organic carbon, and pH
  • Assisted water resource management in stream rehabilitation via construction of artificial beaver dams

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Geology Department

University of Georgia
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Taught labs with a class size of 6–20 students, in Paleontology, Historical Geology, and Physical Geology
  • Led single-day and multi-day field trips of 20 students around University of Georgia and to Sapelo Island
  • Redesigned lab curriculum in Historical Geology to increase student engagement and understanding

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Geology Department

Macalester College
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Recorded trends in size of fossils, organic weight vs. sediment weight, and taphonomy of bones for multiple field and lab projects using computer script R
  • Described sedimentology and stratigraphy of Chugwater Group for undergraduate honor’s thesis
  • Interpreted stratigraphy, depositional environment, and paleontology of microfossil deposits for summer field project in Montana

Education

Master of Science - Geology

University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude - Geology

Macalester College
St. Paul, Minnesota
05.2019

Skills

  • Mineral Exploration
  • Depositional environment assessment
  • Stratigraphic mapping expertise
  • Geographic information systems expertise
  • Environmental analysis
  • Proficient in technical writing
  • Proficient in client interactions
  • Geochemical analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Field sample collection
  • Hydrogeology

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Exploration Geologist

Ethos Geological
09.2022 - Current

Hydraulic Technician – Full Time Seasonal

Bureau of Land Management
05.2022 - 09.2022

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Geology Department

University of Georgia
08.2019 - 05.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Geology Department

Macalester College
06.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude - Geology

Macalester College

Master of Science - Geology

University of Georgia

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