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Clyde Griffith

Independent Consultant Upstream Oil/ Gas, Mining And Logistics
Paramaribo,Suriname

Summary

An industry professional with a MSC in Petroleum Geology and a MBA in Leadership and Management bringing creative solutions in Upstream Oil/ Gas, Mining and Logistics

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Logistics Manager

GS Trader NV
Paramaribo , Paramaribo
05.2023 - Current
  • Planned and supervised shipments of gravel from mine-site to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
  • Coordinated dispatching of around 30 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
  • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.

Transition Manager

Ministry Of Natural Resources
Paramaribo, Paramaribo
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw change management efforts to support implementation of critical initiatives driving technology, process and culture changes for Minerals Authority of Suriname.
  • Identified impacted parties, business partners and resources required for planned changes.
  • Developed solutions to address complex issues and operational gaps.
  • Partnered with business teams to understand needs and mitigate potential problems.
  • Created methods to integrate functions, optimize processes and prepare staff through proactive training.
  • Managed internal and external client-facing relationships through transitional periods.
  • Detected workforce collaboration use cases and problems from employees and business partners through interviews, focus groups and surveys.
  • Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Led teams of analysts to evaluate, plan and execute projects.
  • Built support for change throughout business unit through direct outreach strategies.
  • Designed processes and systems supporting business needs before, during and after transitions.
  • Developed solutions to address complex issues and operational gaps
  • Led teams of analysts to evaluate, plan and execute projects
  • Partnered with business teams to understand needs and mitigate potential problems
  • Designed processes and systems supporting business needs before, during and after transitions
  • Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels

Project Manager

Ministry of Natural Resources
Paramaribo, Suriname
08.2019 - Current
  • Planning, scheduling and coordinating project activities;
  • Supervise all MNR PIU staff and review and authorize all project reports before submission to Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Natural Resources for approval;
  • Providing guidance to other PIU specialists to ensure that all steps in financial management, procurement and social and environmental safeguards are followed;
  • Technical: (i) preparing Annual Work Plans and presenting them for approval of Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Natural Resources; (ii) develop procedures for collecting and analyzing information from various agencies involved in Projects on periodic basis to allow monitoring of Project benchmarks and overall evaluation of results and report on execution progress; (iii) preparing Terms of Reference and supervising execution of activities; and (iv) coordinating preparation of bidding documents, and evaluation of proposals and bids.
  • Managerial/Controlling: (i) ensuring establishment and compliance of Work Plans and internal and operational controls in accordance with objectives of project; (ii) promoting coordination, communication and integration among various agencies and beneficiaries; (iii) serve as liaison with World Bank and other Government agencies; and (iv) disseminate information regarding project to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate execution of all activities for component 1.
  • Act as liaison with other government ministries and agencies related to Component and relevant private sector representatives.
  • Coordinate with Project Coordinator on all administrative matters for use of common resources between two PIUs and;
  • Serve as day-to-day liaison with World Bank regarding execution of Component 1.
  • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may, from time to time, be reasonably requested by PS and Director of Planning of MNR.
  • Participate in World Bank supervision and implementation support missions.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
  • Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission

National Coordinator

EITI Secretariat Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Plan and administer all MSG meetings, including coordinating setting of key agenda
    items without prejudice to MSG’s authority to determine and set agenda items where it
    deems that fit or necessary and following up on action items agreed during meetings.
  • Planning, scheduling and coordinating Secretariat activities;
  • Ensuring quality of EITI implementation, facilitating coordination, communication and
    integration among various stakeholders;
  • Serve as liaison between MSG, EITI International Secretariat, external stakeholders and donors.
  • Coordinate and performed responsibility for SEITI overall reporting and communications.
  • Help address high-level implementation issues affecting EITI.
  • Manage EITI Secretary of Suriname consisting of 5 staff members
  • Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development

Geology & Geophysics Specialist

Staatsolie
Paramaribo, Suriname
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
  • Helped to solve geology-related issues at onshore sites using mapping and assessment techniques.
  • Supervised 4 geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project.
  • Coaching of junior and senior staff
  • Develop of training program for junior and senior staff
  • Assessment of junior and senior staff
  • Supervised 7 geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations
  • Obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated exploration at 2 sites
  • Used geological knowledge and expertise in assessing petroleum potential onshore area

Team Leader Geoscience Research

Staatsolie
Paramaribo, Suriname
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Lead Geoscience research team
  • Preserving unity of Geoscience Team
  • Ensuring that goals of Geoscience Team are realized
  • Ensuring that joint consultation is held and possibly giving instructions to junior and senior geologists in performance of their work activities
  • Ensuring that all communication internally and externally of team centrally through coordinator.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Supervision of 3 senior staff

Senior Exploration Geologist

Staatsolie
Paramaribo, Suriname
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Assess petroleum potential open acreage
  • Monitor petroleum activities IOC's
  • Carry out geological evaluations
  • Carry out basin analysis studies
  • Helped to solve geology-related issues ongoing well sites using mapping and assessment techniques.
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations
  • Compiled data, prepared reports, completed petroleum systems modeling and created maps with Petrel and Petroleum Systems Software.
  • Supervised 5 geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project
  • Gathered seismic, gravity and geo-magnetic data to determine geological relationships in regional context
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated exploration at 4 sites
  • Helped to solve geology-related issues at exploration well sites using mapping and assessment techniques
  • Gathered Seismic, gravity and geo-magnetic data to determine geological relationships in regional context

Exploration Geologist

Staatsolie
Paramaribo, Suriname
04.2011 - 06.2015
  • Planned and conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs.
  • Used aerial photographs, charts and survey results to locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil and mineral ore deposits and underground water resources.
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
  • Analyzed and interpreted geological, geochemical and geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, boreholes and aerial photos.
  • Used aerial photographs, charts and survey results to locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil and mineral ore deposits and underground water resources
  • Planned and conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs
  • Analyzed and interpreted geological, geochemical and geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, boreholes and aerial photos
  • Used geochemical, geophysical and drilling methods to design two exploration programs
  • Created GIS maps and figures for technical reports and press releases
  • Developed and maintained underground geologic maps and cross-sections to use in exploration and mine planning efforts
  • Supervised 3 geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project
  • Used geochemical, geophysical and drilling methods to design two exploration programs

Production Geologists

Staatsolie
Paramaribo, Suriname
09.2007 - 04.2011
  • Assessment of onshore potential
  • Plan, execute and monitor of appraisal and development well operations
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
  • Maintain success rate higher than 75%

Education

MBA - Leadership And Management

Maastricht School of Management
Paramaribo
06.2018 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Petroleum Geology

Anton De Kom University of Suriname
Paramaribo
10.2012 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Anton De Kom University of Suriname
Paramaribo
10.1997 - 10.2005

Skills

Flexible and Adaptable

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Accomplishments


  • Succesfully delivered Suriname EITI report 2018 - 2020
  • Designed and executed the Integrated Guiana Basin Study Project
  • Finalizing MSC in Petroleum Geology and MBA in leadership and Management during normal working hours
  • Establishment of the Student Chapter and the Young Professional Chapter of the American Association of Petroleum geologists
  • Assessment of petroleum potential of the Suriname offshore acreage

Affiliations

  • Unlocking New Hydrocarbon Opportunities in The Lower Cretaceous Section of the Guiana Basin, AAPG ICE, Buenos Aires, 2019;
  • Hydrocarbon Potential of the Jurassic Source Rock within the Suriname Part of the Guiana Basin, AAPG ICE, Cape town, 2018;
  • Evidence for the Jurassic Source Rock within the Suriname – Guyana Basin, AAPG ACE, Houston, 2017;
  • Suriname Multi-Client Broadband gravity survey in GeoExpro (together with AustinBridgePort), 2016;
  • Deeper insights in the deep Geology of Suriname, Suriname, 2015; Cretaceous Deep-water Sediment in the Suriname – Guyana Basin, AAPG GTW, Trinidad, 2014;
  • Petroleum, the New Economic Boost for Suriname in GeoExpro, 2013

Additional Information

Professional Affiliations: Lead in workgroup "Advise on Acquisition ans sale of shares Rosebel Gold Mines", Member of the Commission Rehabilitation Alcoa/ Suralco Mines, Member of the Presidential Commission Alcoa/ Suralco Steering Commission, board member Coast Guard Suriname, Session chair Regulatory Panel at the Caribbean 2021 E&P Summit, General Co-Chair Virtual Research Symposium South-East Caribbean and Guyana Basins, General Co-Chair Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) Suriname, Geoscience Exchange Program Ghana, Guyana and Suriname, Advisor SPESUR student chapter Suriname, Commission of Ministry of Natural Resources for setting up Mineral Institution, Organizing Committee Energy Opportunities, Columbia, Organize Training “Discovering New Gold Deposits” by Dr Richard Goldfarb for 100 trainees (for employees from Grassalco GMD, IAMGOLD, New Mount, students and lecturers from ADEK and IBW, General Co-Chair Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) Guyana, 3 terms HOD American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)/ assisted in setting up and Advisor of 2 student chapters as well as Young Professional chapter of the AAPG in Suriname, Advisor AAPG student chapter Suriname, Council of Advice (RVA) Agricultural Cooperation Phedra, Chair Society of Mining Engineers and Geologists in Suriname (VMGS)


Part-time Lecturing: 2021: FHR Institute for Higher Education, IBW Universities of Suriname, Anton de Kom University of Suriname (BSc and MSc)


Mentoring Students with their final thesis: Geological Evaluation of the T3-Unit in the 2D14 area and surrounding areas in the Tambaredjo oil field", “Evaluation of Clay Volume calculations on single well analysis in the Eocene reservoirs of the TNW Field”, “Determination of pore pressures gradient trends in offshore Suriname based on observation of the lithology and depositional environment descriptions in the Cretaceous Section”, “A financial comparison of in-versus outsourcing drilling programs for NV Grassalco”, “Potential of Albian Cenomanian Turonian Source Rock in the Suriname part of the Guiana Basin”, “Potential of Jurassic Source Rock in the Suriname part of the Guiana Basin”.

2011: Thesis research “Deepwater depositional environment”.


Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Projects

Petrel

Interests

Upstream Oil/ Gas

Project Management

Mining

Logistics

Timeline

Logistics Manager

GS Trader NV
05.2023 - Current

Transition Manager

Ministry Of Natural Resources
10.2022 - Current

Geology & Geophysics Specialist

Staatsolie
08.2021 - 09.2022

National Coordinator

EITI Secretariat Suriname
08.2020 - 11.2022

Project Manager

Ministry of Natural Resources
08.2019 - Current

Defensive driving Training

07-2019

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)

02-2019

MBA - Leadership And Management

Maastricht School of Management
06.2018 - 06.2021

Small Fire Extinguishers Training

06-2018

Team Leader Geoscience Research

Staatsolie
02.2018 - 08.2019

Senior Exploration Geologist

Staatsolie
06.2015 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Petroleum Geology

Anton De Kom University of Suriname
10.2012 - 10.2015

Exploration Geologist

Staatsolie
04.2011 - 06.2015

Production Geologists

Staatsolie
09.2007 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Anton De Kom University of Suriname
10.1997 - 10.2005

Certification

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)

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