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Stephanie Tatum

@stephanietatum

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Environmental Geologist with 6+ years of field sampling expertise and QA/QC focus.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m ready to return to field work focused on environmental contaminant sampling (air, water, soil) and strong Safety/QA-QC. I work well independently, manage time carefully, and can support investigations, inspections, and site monitoring.

I am an Environmental Geologist with 6+ years of field experience, with my focus on field sampling (air, water and soil) for environmental contaminants. I’m detail oriented, strong with time management, and effective with independent workloads.

I’ve conducted work that blends field operations with quality and safety—providing a quality product while incorporating Safety and QA/QC. In roles including Primary Rig Geologist and Research Geologist, I collected and managed samples and performed classifications, inspections, and site support across multiple locations.

I’m ready to get back to work after a hiatus from the field to raise my 3 children. I bring team leadership experience (Team Leader, Branch Safety Coordinator, and guided educational tours) and hands-on environmental investigations such as Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and Superfund site monitoring.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Transportation Inspector

NCDOT and S&ME

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 (4 months)

Conducted roadside stormwater BMP inspections and managed litter pickup and grass mowing crews in Brunswick and New Hanover County. Supported field operations focused on safety and compliance.

Stormwater BMP Inspections Roadside Inspection Compliance Crew Management Litter Pickup Operations Grass Mowing Coordination Safety Compliance Field Documentation

Volunteer PR Director

North Carolina Ocean Regatta

Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)

Served as public relations director for the North Carolina Ocean Regatta, supporting ambassador and event safety roles. Helped coordinate communications and outreach for the event.

Public Relations Event Promotion Community Outreach Ambassador Volunteer coordination Communication

Research Geologist

Independent

Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Collected soil samples across the southeastern United States, the Bahamas, and the Greater Antilles to analyze soil distribution in small island environments post-Hurricane Matthew. Conducted independent field sampling activities for environmental research.

Field Sampling Environmental Research Post Hurricane Fieldwork Data Collection

Environmental Technician

Pace Analytical Services Inc.

Mar 2016 - Jun 2016 (3 months)

Served as a team leader for quarterly well monitoring and development activities at Duke Energy sites. Performed field and monitoring support to collect and assess well-related environmental data.

Quarterly Well Monitoring Environmental Technician Work Field Monitoring Team Leadership

Copy Editor

History of Earth Sciences Society

Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 (7 months)

Edited selected articles for a bi-annual publication of the History of Earth Sciences Society. Supported review and refinement of technical content for publication.

Copy Editing Technical Editing Proofreading Publication Support Bi Annual Editorial Cycles Attention To Detail

Resident Geologist

Reed Gold Mine

Oct 2015 - Mar 2016 (5 months)

Developed a regional geology teachers manual for NC K-12 science education and led guided on-site educational tours for school groups. Combined geology knowledge with curriculum support for K-12 audiences.

Curriculum Development K 12 Education Educational Program Development Program Planning

Field Geologist II

AMEC Foster Wheeler

Sep 2012 - Mar 2015 (2 years 6 months)

Served as primary rig geologist for NC Department of Transportation subsurface investigations, independently managing contract site teams conducting soil and rock classification. Also led drill crews and supported dam inspections and well surveys, while coordinating safety responsibilities including monthly meetings, audits, and JHAs/SSQAPP reports.

Soil Classification Subsurface Investigations Drill Crew Leadership Dam Inspections Well Surveys Safety Audits JHA Preparation

Intern and Lab Assistant

UNCW Center for Marine Science

Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Conducted aquatic ecology laboratory work, including field sampling and lab testing for chlorophyll a, optical brighteners, and fecal coliform bacteria. Assisted with a publication focused on illicit sewage discharge point source identification.

Fluorometer Testing Optical Brightener Testing Membrane Filtration