James Dolby CV .pdf

James Dolby
Personal Information
Address Warders Cottage, Thorncross Lane, Brighstone,
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. PO30 4PN
Telephone 07913 020 726
E-mail jamesdolby123@gmail.com
Profile
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Benefitting from current full-time education, studying for a Mining Engineering Degree.

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Experience working as Mine Planning Technician in a large-scale underground mining operation.

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Effective in co-operation within a team or as a decision making individual.

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Full UK driving licence.

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Confident in oral, written and electronic forms of communication.

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Seeking a graduate role in civil/tunnel engineering.

Education
Degree

BEng (Hons) in Mining Engineering at Camborne School of Mines (predicted 2.1),
University of Exeter (Graduating July 2016).
Relevant modules include: Tunnelling, AutoCAD, Project Management, Surveying,
Health and Safety, Mathematics, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Ventilation,
Mineral Processing, Geotechnics, Surface Excavation Design, Mining.

A-Levels

Geology, Economics, Physics.

AS-Levels

Mathematics.

GCSEs

Twelve (A* - C) including ‘A’ in Mathematics, ‘A’ in Chemistry, and ‘B’ in Physics.

Relevant Experience
Summer
2015

Relevant
Skills

Boliden Tara Mine, Navan, Republic of Ireland.
10 weeks experience working as Mine Planning Technician at the largest underground
zinc-lead mine in Europe. The primary responsibility was design drilling to maximise
efficiency, as well as long-term planning of the mine. Experience was also gained in
many other areas of the operation, including scheduling and health and safety.
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Experience with Deswik, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Rocscience software packages.

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Learning Mandarin Chinese.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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Conducted numerous presentations to a high standard.

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Competent using surveying equipment.

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Knowledge in health and safety, having completed a Boliden induction and course
module.

Employment Record
2012 – 2013

The Royal Yacht Squadron Sailing Club, Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
Duties:

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2009 - 2011

Greeting VIP guests, to include the very highest profile members of the international
sailing community.
Setting up tables to an exceptionally strict, formal layout.
Waiting on guests and providing personal service.
Exhibiting the highest level of professional conduct, with total integrity.

Dinosaur Farm Museum, Brighstone, Isle of Wight, UK
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Professional
Bodies

Interests

Providing guided tours around the museum of paleontological exhibits.
Responsible for receiving entrance fees and managing the museum shop.
Providing technical advice for visitors who had questions about paleontological
exhibits or local geology.
Leading collecting expeditions on the local coastline with paying members of the
public.

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The Institute of Materials, Metals and Mining (IOM3)

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Association of Mining Analysts (AMA)

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Camborne School of Mines Association (CSMA)

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Technology, in particular unmanned aerial systems.

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Experienced traveller.

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Personal fitness and outdoor activities, including sailing and kayaking.

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Personal interest in Paleontology.

Mr. Patrick McConnell
Planning Engineer at Boliden Tara Mines
Navan, Ireland.
Telephone +353 (0) 469082424
E-mail: Paddy.McConnell@boliden.com
References
Dr. Patrick Foster
Senior Lecturer at Camborne School of Mines
Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1326371828
E-mail: P.J.Foster@exeter.ac.uk