ROBERT FULLERTON, JR.

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Seasoned and results-oriented professional, offering more than three decades of expertise in the mining industry. Adept at spearheading various facets of safety management, cost reduction, project management, product development, and process improvement. Regarded for exemplary ability to manage total quality trainings honed from extensive experience and completion of the MSHA trainer certification. Knowledgeable in planning and implementing effectual solutions for complex operational issues. Proficient in using spreadsheets, budget systems, word processing, and maintenance programs. Armed with strong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving and communication skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Operations Management | Quality Assurance | Health and Safety Requirements | Mine Planning Equipment Maintenance | Manpower and Customer Requirements | Regulatory Compliance Staff Coordination | Leadership and Team Building PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EAGLE PICHER, EP MINERALS RENO AND LOVELOCK, NV (JUN 2001JUL 2013) Perlite Manager | Senior Process Engineer Mar 2012Jul 2013 Provided expert oversight to the daily operations of Perlite plant as well as Perlite and diatomaceous earth (DE) process projects. Implemented necessary workplace inspections, safety talks, compliance audits, and safety improvement projects on a daily basis. Actively participated in the application of annual refresher training. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Led the attainment of 100% increase in production and 50% decrease in downtime Displayed efficiency in spearheading several major process improvement projects Senior Geologist Jun 2008Mar 2012 Oversaw the entire drilling operations, encompassing three mining areas, namely: safety, production, and exploration. Supervised the processing of Certificate of Approval (C of A) for ore stockpiles that met quality standards. Assessed all production, exploration drilling, and outside exploration samples in the quality laboratory (Dry Lab). Initiated the execution of daily work place inspections, safety talks, compliance audits, and safety improvement projects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Played an integral role for the addition of two new ore deposits which were 1,000,000 tons each Significantly improved the Dry Lab productivity by 100% Contributed to the establishment of five new potential exploration targets Director, Process Development Mar 2004Jun 2012 Demonstrated expertise in managing the overall activities involved in product development, process improvements, cost reductions, and operational training. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Earned designation as team leader for Soluble Metal, Ore Characteristics, and Stand Alone Fine Filler project Authored the operating manuals, which were adopted by three plants Operations Manager Aug 2003Mar 2004 Monitored the entire mine and mill operations, which included budgets, capital improvement projects, equipment selection, mine planning, manpower requirements, customer requirements, and health and safety requirements. KEY HIGHLIGHT: Actively participated in getting the plant back on track and managing the MSHA investigation for a fatality at the plant. 1|Page

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Addr ess: Fe rnl ey , Ne vada 894 08 Ce l l: 7 75. 24 0.8 444 Ema il : Abfu ll erton 1 97 6@ g mail .co m Director, Operational Development Jun 2001Aug 2003 Administered all phases of product development, process improvement, cost reduction, and operator training. Effectively served as the interim plant manager responsible for the entire Team Development KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Played a key role in obtaining low BSI product development and reducing SO2 emissions Pioneered the direct run of Rotex Greatly improved the entire fines production

Took accountability for the installation of new burners

Developed and promoted new coarse product for Fuji Earned designation as the interim maintenance supervisor PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE CR MINERALS - SANTA FE, NM Plant Manager JOHNS MANVILLE, WORLD MINERALS LOMPOC, CA (AUG 1975JUL 1996) Manager, Special Projects N.A. Superintendent Powder Mills Superintendent Silicate Plant Mine General Supervisor Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Silicate Plant Mine Geologist Exploration Geologist EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Geological Science PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, STATE COLLEGE, PA TRAINING Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Trainer (Blue Card) Total Quality Facilitator Road Map to Problem Solving Facilitator Kepner-Tregoe Training AFFILIATION Society of Mining Engineers (SME) Aug 1996Jun 2001

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