Jamey Stone
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional with strong background in environmental investigative work, adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Guide
Alaska X
Skagway, AK
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Applied safety protocols while ensuring guests had a enjoyable experience and educated them on the area, history and wildlife
Environmental Investigator – Water Quality
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Austin, TX
03.2023 - 04.2025
- As a water quality investigator in the wastewater division, my core responsibilities were the following:
- Wastewater Treatment Facilities investigator
- Conducted extensive walkthroughs and sampling of minor and major discharging facilities, Texas Land Application Permitted facilities, On-site Sewage Facilities, and sludge handling facilities
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of all paperwork, permit requirements, sampling results, special provisions, licensure information, historical data, sludge handling and any other relevant information
- Sourced issues and potential problems, communicated with facilities on resolutions, issued Notice of Violations
- Delivered highly detailed and complete reports on the investigation and findings
- Conducted File Record Reviews to determine whether entity has reached compliance
- Responded to public complaints and conducted field investigations at the appropriate facilities and locations
- Talked to complainants, entities, reviewed paperwork, permits, and site history, and went to the incident location to determine the issue, who was responsible, and how it could be resolved
- Responded to 24/7 on-call emergencies for fish kills and spills
- Received calls, responded on-site, aided, and communicated with appropriate parties to ensure spills were cleaned up as soon as possible
- Performed Surface Water Quality Monitoring on rivers and streams
- Conducted permit reviews
- Performed site assessments for facilities, resorts, and apartment complexes constructing wastewater treatment facilities
Busser, Server Assistant, Barback
The Crow’s Nest, Pecan Square Cafe, ACL Live
Santa Cruz, CA & Austin, TX
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Ensure satisfactory service in a highly stressful environment by answering questions, making suggestions, communicating with kitchen staff, and serving food and drinks promptly
- Tended to guests needs and wants in a satisfactory manner
- Assisted Servers and bartenders with daily tasks, inventory, and customer satisfaction
Intern
Panthera Sanctuary
Madre De Dios, Peru
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Tracked the densities of peccary, anteaters, and jaguars on the reserve by locating and measuring their footprints
- Aided in a PhD research project focused on monitoring the fitness and growth of pineapple plants using a sustainable method involving a mutualistic relationship with ant species
Education
B.S., B.A. - Earth Science, Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- fieldwork
- data analysis
- problem-solving
- Water quality monitoring
- Wastewater treatment processes
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Exceptional communication
- Field sampling techniques
- Environmental impact analysis
- Ecological risk assessment
Timeline
Tour Guide
Alaska X
05.2025 - 09.2025
Environmental Investigator – Water Quality
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
03.2023 - 04.2025
Busser, Server Assistant, Barback
The Crow’s Nest, Pecan Square Cafe, ACL Live
10.2018 - 03.2020
Intern
Panthera Sanctuary
06.2018 - 08.2018
B.S., B.A. - Earth Science, Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Hobbies and Interests
Camping, hiking, backpacking, wildlife photography, reading, mountain biking, swimming