Resume

MICHAEL J. SCHAEFER
5070 N. Stonehouse Place
Tucson, Arizona 85750
Phone/Fax (520) 760-2286

SUMMARY

Established and currently manage a Geoscience, Database and GIS consulting business focused on new technology solutions, and data analysis.
Over 20 years of progressively advanced minerals exploration included opening and managing a regional office, and working as a problem solver and technical analyst for international operations.
Demonstrated creative approach to problem solving that relies on sound technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
A leader in the development and application of new computer, geochemical and geophysical technologies. A specialist in GIS and database technology.
Additional strengths include management, presentations, training, long-term planning, economics, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, GPS, and remote sensing.

EXPERIENCE

Geo-Information Solutions 1999 - Current
GIS, Database and Geoscience Consulting

Design, develop, implement and train GIS, database and geoscience solutions for the exploration and mining industry, environmental industry, and government. Over 15 years of experience in GIS and database development and training using MapInfo GIS, ArcView GIS, Microsoft Access, SQL Server and Visual Basic programming tools. Including custom developed mining/exploration industry software; GeoInfo Mobile, Tierra Mapper and GeoInfo Tools Database.
GIS, GPS, database and statistical analysis, organization and design. Spatial analysis/modeling instructor. Pocket PC field data collection developer. Technical mineral exploration.

Noranda Exploration, Inc. 1988 - 1999
Mining and Exploration Company

District Geologist, Tucson, AZ 1997 - 1999
Senior Geologist, Tucson, AZ 1996

Managed Tucson exploration office and Noranda’s western U.S. exploration. Budgets increased yearly to a maximum of $1,800,000. Exploration program resulted in the discovery of a covered porphyry copper system. Advancements in and application of new computer (GIS), geochemical and geophysical technologies facilitated capability and productivity gains. Program was recognized as a leader in the application of new technologies, and in its level of knowledge of porphyry copper deposits. Supported international exploration.

Senior International Geologist, Tucson, AZ 1998 - 1999

Problem solved in Noranda’s exploration offices in Brazil and Peru. Work in Peru focused on developing a Geographic Information System (GIS) database, integrating the GIS with GPS technology, and implementing an exploration program for 1999. Noranda’s top project in South America was acquired, and the 1999 Peru exploration budget of $2,800,000 was the largest in South America as well as the largest the Peru office had received since opening in 1994.

Senior Project Geologist, Denver, CO 1993 - 1995

Developed and implemented a southwestern U.S. exploration program for porphyry copper deposits. Compiled and designed a Geographical Information System (GIS) for the southwestern U.S. and also for the southwest Pacific countries. Budgets were increased from $200,000 in 1993 to $800,000 in 1996. Support for the program resulted in opening a Noranda office in Tucson, Arizona. Supported international exploration in Mexico, Peru, and the South Pacific.

Project Geologist, Denver, CO 1988 - 1993

Responsible for generating and managing various exploration projects throughout much of the western U.S. Individual project budgets up to $1,000,000 per year were managed. Commodities of interest included Au, Cu, Pb, and Zn. Priority deposit types included porphyry Au, porphyry Mo, skarn Au, volcanogenic massive sulfide, and sedimentary exhalitive.

Other Accomplishments:

Programming with Avenue (for ArcView GIS) Training Course, 1999
Noranda Geographical Information System (GIS) Committee Member.
Authored a publication in the Journal of Geophysics, 1998.
Queens University’s Mineral Economics short course.
Noranda Inc. Scenario Planning team member. Long term planning project.
Evaluation of the Batu Hiju Porphyry Cu –Au deposit in Indonesia.

AMAX Exploration Inc., Golden, CO 1987
Mining and Exploration Company

Contract Geologist - Conducted gold exploration in Montana and Idaho.

Noranda Exploration, Inc., Missoula, MT 1986
Mining and Exploration Company

Contract Geologist - Conducted gold exploration project work in Montana.

EDUCATION

MS in Geology, University of Montana Missoula, MT, 1986 GPA: 3.87

BA in Geology, Western State College Gunnison, CO, 1984 GPA: 3.50