Michael Galasi

• Conducting literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
• Proofreading and editing of reports and articles.
• Working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Paying attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Demonstrating respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Have not reported to work since the 21st of September 2017 vehicle accident that left me paraplegic.
• Assisted the Provincial Mining Director in supervising, directing, and coordinating, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Acted as a Provincial Mining Director in his absence, managing approximately 40 employees.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Wrote mine dispute resolution and staff meeting minutes.
• Compiled and analyzed provincial mineral production statistics to generate intelligence information.
• Completed and submitted provincial monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision-making.
• Monitored and maintained an up-to-date provincial record of new and old mines as to their production levels and employment trends.
• Developed ways of encouraging the eventual transformation of small-scale mining into medium or large-scale mining.
• Enforced compliance with mining regulations and the Mines and Minerals Act.
• Processed mining exemptions, permissions, and approvals.
• Conducted mining statutory examinations.
• Approved siting of works plans and commissioned mineral processing plants.
• Investigated mine accidents.
• Participated in Zimbabwe's Golf Mobilization blitz on several occasions.
• Attended the Ministry's annual strategic planning meetings.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Ventured into Zimbabwe's Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector and during this period I learned the following;

• Leadership skills
• Gold extraction efficiency by implementing innovative mining techniques.
• Health and safety challenges in the ASGM sector.
• Maintenance of a detailed production schedule.
• Monitoring of safe working practices to ensure that statutory requirements and company standards are met.
• Mining safety, health, and environmental legislation.
• Preparation and submission of environmental reports to the Environmental Management Agency.
• Regular monitoring of mining equipment for upkeep needs or signs of malfunctioning.

Achievements

• Managed approximately 30 employees.
• Implemented strict quality control measures to ensure high purity levels in extracted gold, increasing market value.
• Designed and implemented a heap leaching system that resulted in production doubling and improving mine performance remarkably.
• Contributed to environmental sustainability efforts by implementing eco-friendly practices within the mining site.