Terry M. Sampson has over 36 years of experience in mineral exploration and geologic drafting. He has extensive experience managing drafting departments and using software such as AutoCad, CorelDraw, and various GIS technologies. Sampson has evaluated gold and silver deposits throughout the western United States and held roles such as senior draftsman, contract geologist, and assistant mine manager over his career. He maintains databases and digitizes geologic cross sections for 3D modeling.
1. TERRY M. SAMPSON
2322 Novara Dr. Home: (775) 843-3083
Sparks, NV 89434 Cell: (775) 843-3083
OBJECTIVE:
Geologic drafting, GIS technologies support, and geologic field property evaluation
QUALIFICATIONS:
AutoCad
CorelDraw
Arcad
GIS ArcInfo (Sun system platform)
Techbase
ArcView
MapInfo
36 years experience all phases of mineral exploration
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Managed drafting department of major mining company for over five years.
Responsible for the creation, editing, computer drafting, and graphics output of all maps, sections, overheads
and slides. Testing, evaluation and loading of graphics software. Maintenance and acquisition of graphics and
reproduction equipment. Geologic field property evaluation and exploration.
• Digitizing and editing of geologic cross sections for importation into Vulcan for 3D modeling of geology
and ore horizons.
• Research, develop and maintain geochemical data bases for major mining properties and reconnaissance
prospects in Nevada and South America.
• Geologic exploration, evaluation, and investigation of gold-silver deposits throughout the western United
States.
• Self-taught AutoCad and other computer graphic programs on personal time.
• Completed training courses in GIS ArcInfo, Arcad, Techbase and MapInfo
EXPERIENCE:
Senior draftsman Meridian Gold Company (Yamana Gold Co.) - Current
Senior draftsman 1992-1995 FMC Gold Company.
Draftsman 1991-1992 Homestake Mining Company.
Contract geologist 1988-1991; clients included Homestake Mining, Merlin Mining and Pegasus.
Assistant Mine Manager, Windfall Mine for Viking Resources 1988.
Contract geologist/geologic tech 1980-1988; clients included Homestake Mining, Sunshine Mining, Tenneco
Minerals, WGM Inc., and Bethleham Copper.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Geology Humboldt State University 1979.
PERSONAL:
Married, two children, three grandchildren; hobbies: Golfing, camping, fishing, travel, wine tasting, and coaching
kids sports.