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Dan Parvaz

Dan Parvaz

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Championing the UK's Manufacturing Supply Chain l Driving Sustainable Materials Supply l Disintegrating things with lightning

  • Education

    • Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter

      2009 - 2014
      PhD, MCSM Ore Deposit Geology

      Activities and Societies: Captain of the Camborne School of Mines Sea Swimming Club 2010 - 2012 Founder & Postgraduate Representative of the Camborne School of Mines Society of Economic Geologists Member of the Tremough Postgraduate Society. "Oxidation Zones of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide Deposits in the Troodos Ophiolite, Cyprus: Targeting secondary copper deposits"Weathered gossan overlying VMS deposits were used as a tool for determining Cu grade of the underlying deposit and then to assess the potential for the formation of a supergene Cu deposit, based on the leaching characteristics of the gossan and primary orebody.Skills/Experience:- Conscientious stakeholder Interaction (National and local government,… Show more "Oxidation Zones of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide Deposits in the Troodos Ophiolite, Cyprus: Targeting secondary copper deposits"Weathered gossan overlying VMS deposits were used as a tool for determining Cu grade of the underlying deposit and then to assess the potential for the formation of a supergene Cu deposit, based on the leaching characteristics of the gossan and primary orebody.Skills/Experience:- Conscientious stakeholder Interaction (National and local government, mine operators, land owners, residents) in a politically sensitive country.- Extensive teaching and communication experience- Award winning presentation, content creation and dissemination skills (BUFI Science festival)- Project management - both self and students- Generation of maps by hand and Extensive open pit mineralisation and alteration mapping- Mineralisation and alteration textures and mineralogy- Geochemical and stable isotope analysis and interpretation- ICP-MS, XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, Show less

    • University of Alberta

      2007 - 2008
      School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Lister Dodgeball League; Yearbook Senior; Courses: Structural Geology; igneous and metamorphic petrology; geochemistry; sequence stratigraphy.Fieldwork: Structural and quaternary geology mapping in Jasper National Park; Alpine environments and risk assesment in Lake Louise.

    • University of Leeds

      2005 - 2009
      MGeol (Hons.) (international) Geology 1st class

      Activities and Societies: RocSoc (Geology and Environmental Sciences society (member) Student-staff Liaison Committee (4th year representative 2008-2009) -Met quarterly with staff from Earth Sciences department to discuss all aspects of the university experience based on issues raised by the undergraduate cohort. Pure geology course including ~20 weeks of field and mapping experience with final year specialism in theoretical and practical geochemistry relating to ore deposit formation, discovery and exploitation, focussing on Porphyry Cu-Au-Mo, Alluvial gold fingerprinting and provenance, Orogenic gold- Masters research project: "Microchemical characterisation and provenance of alluvial gold grains in the Cariboo area, British Columbia"- Case study on the mineralising fluids and alteration… Show more Pure geology course including ~20 weeks of field and mapping experience with final year specialism in theoretical and practical geochemistry relating to ore deposit formation, discovery and exploitation, focussing on Porphyry Cu-Au-Mo, Alluvial gold fingerprinting and provenance, Orogenic gold- Masters research project: "Microchemical characterisation and provenance of alluvial gold grains in the Cariboo area, British Columbia"- Case study on the mineralising fluids and alteration character in the El Salvador Porphyry Cu Deposit-Several modules from from 1st year to MSc level on: Ore minerals, deposit models, exploitation, ore forming fluid geochemistry, ore deposit alteration. Show less

  • Experience

    • University of Leeds

      Nov 2005 - Sept 2009

      Introduction to Mapping, Torver, Lake District, UK.A 10 day first year introduction to mapping course.Gold in the UK and Ireland, Wanlockhead, Leadhills, Scotland.Teaching first year students the art of gold prospecting and panning, resource estimation through exploration trenches and gold deposit models and exploration through mineralogical/geographical associations.AGOC/ Saudi-Aramco summer schoolSupervision and critical assessment of AGOC/Aramco- sponsored students over a 6 week management skills, personal development and team building course, providing detailed individual assessment of participants to the host company. Show less

      • Teaching Assistant

        Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

      • University Ambassador

        Nov 2005 - Mar 2009

    • Phones4u

      Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
      Sales Representative

      Product knowledge, customer service. Highest ranked candidate interviewed and highest performing PAYG salesperson in the North West of England.

    • Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter

      Sept 2009 - Jun 2014

      Completed a Doctoral Research topic:"Oxidation Zones of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide Deposits in the Troodos Ophiolite, Cyprus: Targeting Secondary Copper Deposits" that investigated the potential for using a weathered gossan overlying a mineral deposit as a tool for determining Cu grade of the underlying deposit, and to assess the potential for the formation of a supergene Cu deposit, based on the leaching characteristics of the gossan and primary orebody. Assist with organisation and teaching on 3rd year undergraduate ore deposits field trip to Cyprus; practicals on ore mineralogy, metamorphic petrology; field trips around Cornwall on igneous and economic geology.

      • Project manager: Geochemical exploration for Cu enriched VMS in weathered terranes

        Oct 2009 - Jun 2014

      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2009 - Oct 2012

    • Stallard Scientific Editing

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
      Scientific Editor

      Editing of scientific research documents prior to submission to journals

    • SELFRAG AG

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
      Laboratory Technician

      - Comminution testing (electrical and traditional breaking)- Test implementation- Sample preparation, QA/QC- Application development, R&D- Data analysis and interpretation- Internal reporting-Customer Support

    • SELFRAG AG

      Nov 2015 - Oct 2019

      Responsible for all Business Development activities and sales for Laboratory and industrial Selfrag systems in the geoscience, mining and non-IBA recycling sectors across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East Asia, Australia.- My Business Development strategy led to 100% YoY growth in customer contact over 5 years and record system sales for the company in FY 2019/20.- Global Key Account Manager: Mining, Recycling, Geoscience.Account manager for Glencore, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, Vale, Anglo American, De Beers, Sandvik.- Technical Sales: Technology based solutions for clients, offer preparation and negotiation- Management: Oversight of global distributor network and lab technicians- Marketing: Marketing Strategy Lead, Website & Social Media Manager; Content Creator- Service: System commissioning and maintenance- After sales: remote and on-site technical support.- Training: Instruction on use of SELFRAG systems, tutorials, applications, developments.- Technical development: Researcher support to produce and present at conferences Show less Account manager for Glencore, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, Vale, Anglo American, De Beers, Sandvik.- Application development: Customer project led development of new techniques; the up-scaling of SELFRAG continuous systems to enter the mining industry- Business development: Establishment and fostering of relations with clients- Project management: Generation and delivery of customer projects- EU funded project liaison (Horizon 2020)- Quote/offer preparation for sales and project work- Sample preparation, QA/QC- Application development, R&D- Test design and implementation- Comminution testing (electrical and traditional breaking)- Data analysis and interpretation- Energy usage calculation- Internal and external reporting- Sales and marketing - design of printed advertising- After sales Show less

      • Global Business Development Manager: Lab, Mining, and Recycling

        Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

      • Mining and Mineral Processing Account and Business development manager

        Apr 2015 - Oct 2019

      • Global Business Development Manager Lab (Interrim)

        Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

      • Process Engineer/Plant Operator

        Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

    • Lightning Machines Mineral Processing

      Jul 2019 - now
      Independent Consultant

      Electric pulse fragmentation (EPF) consultancy providing R&D and commercial processing service for Mining, Geoscience and Recycling (raw materials from waste) projects.- EPF test work and process optimisation- Liberation assessment- Weakening assessment- Business development and Growth- Project Management

    • The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

      Mar 2021 - now
      Commercial Activities Board

      I am supporting the commercial activities of the IOM3 with my experience in Academic publishing, Conferences and Exhibitions, Consultancy and Marketing.The Board is charged with providing strategic, non-executive direction for the Institute’s non-membership revenue generating activities, whether undertaken by the Institute itself as primary purpose trading or by its commercial subsidiaries. These include:Academic and member publishingAdvertising and sponsorshipConferences and eventsConsultancyDigital information and library servicesTrainingVenue hire Show less

    • Make UK Defence

      Dec 2023 - now
      Membership Manager

      Regional Membership and Business Development Manager representing the interests of our members in the Northwest.My role is to ensure sustained, sustainable, growth of Make UK Defence through increasing membership, and providing our members with the best possible experience with us to develop a long business relationship. The role includes- Relationship Management- Business Development- Stakeholder Engagement- Event Management- Governance and Industrial Policy

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid Training - General and Electrical Accident, Defibrillator Training.

      SanArena Retungsschule
      Nov 2018

    • APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (Audited)

      Association for Project Management
      Jan 2022

    • Dignity at Work

      DeltaNet International, part of the VinciWorks Group
      Dec 2023

    • Fire Safety

      Virtual College
      Nov 2023

    • Customer Service Care

      Virtual College
      Nov 2023

    • Duolingo German Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      May 2016
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    • Essentials of GDPR

      Virtual College
      Nov 2023

    • CMI Level 3 Award in Project Management

      Chartered Management Institute
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair - Scholarly Publications Committee

      Issued by IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining) on Mar 2023
      IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining)Associated with Dan Parvaz

    • Commercial Activities Board Member

      Issued by IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining) on Mar 2021
      IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining)Associated with Dan Parvaz

    • Committee Member

      Issued by Ramsbottom Gamers on Mar 2021
      Ramsbottom GamersAssociated with Dan Parvaz

    • Executive Board Member

      Issued by IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining) on Jun 2023
      IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining)Associated with Dan Parvaz

    • Scientific Advisory Board

      Issued by F1000 on Nov 2022
      F1000Associated with Dan Parvaz

    • Captain and Treasurer

      Issued by Camborne School of Mines Sea Swimming Club on Jun 2010
      Camborne School of Mines Sea Swimming ClubAssociated with Dan Parvaz

    • MDSG Committee - PG student Representative

      Issued by Mineral Deposit Studies Group (MDSG) on Jan 2010
      Mineral Deposit Studies Group (MDSG)Associated with Dan Parvaz

    • 4th Year Representative - Earth Sciences Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)

      Issued by University of Leeds on Sept 2008
      University of LeedsAssociated with Dan Parvaz

    • Study Abroad Liaison

      Issued by University of Leeds on Sept 2007
      University of LeedsAssociated with Dan Parvaz

    • Ward Staff

      Issued by NHS on Jun 2004
      NHSAssociated with Dan Parvaz