Hi David
I just wrote GMAT[690[49Q,33V)]. I have just over two years of experience in the Mining Industry as a Production Incharge. My GPA is 2.9/4.00. Here's my work profile:
Currently working as Junior Manager in National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC), India
Production Incharge of the Bailadila Iron ore Project (Deposit 10/11A), Chattisgarh, India
Expertise in areas of production planning, blending and resource utilization
Trained and developed managers in the area of production planning
Involved in yielding a profit of Rs.300 million for Deposit 10/11A in just the third year of its inception
Awarded the ‘Best Incharge Award’ for yielding the highest ever production at Deposit 10/11A, in a single shift ( June, 2005) – 10,139 tonnes of ROM iron ore
Handled key areas in the field of Drilling and Blasting
Experience in the field of plant equipment maintenance and overhauling (including Classifiers, Vibrating Screens, Gyratory Crushers, Conveyor Belts)
Successfully led a team of engineers into a series of chemical tests for identification of optimum coagulants for maximum recovery of fines(of size +300mesh) from slime water.
Co-membered a team involved in the development of a database software for effective utilization of explosives and their performance record maintenance
Underwent a Management Development Programme at NISIET, Hyderabad, India
Good experience in the area of manpower management
Besides I have been high in my extra curricular activities. I have University Blue in Football, Badminton and Lawn Tennis for having represented college at District Level in the same. I sing and play the guitar as well and have been a regular performer in Musical Nights. I have also won awards in vocals. I have also been a prominent orgainser of Cultural Festivals, Alumni Meets, State Level Quiz, etc.
I know my GPA at undergraduate level is low . Could my work ex and my extracurricular activities make up for it. What all colleges should I apply? I am be interested in building my career Marketting or Operation Management. College sites are not serving as a complete guide to my prospects. Plzzz guide.
Thanks and regards
Chandresh