Dewayne Haverstick
Environmental Scientist | Environmental Project Management | Sustainability & Natural Resource Management
Professional Profile
Environmental professional with experience in environmental field investigations, remediation and site closure, environmental due diligence, soil sampling, GIS mapping, laboratory data management, and project coordination.
Currently pursuing a Professional Science Master's in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Management at Texas Tech University.
My professional experience combines environmental science, project management, financial planning, and team leadership to support responsible environmental decision-making.
Professional Experience
New Tech Global Environmental (NTGE)
Staff Scientist — Remediation & Site Closure (2022–Present)
Environmental field investigations, remediation and site closure activities, laboratory data management, environmental documentation, and project support.
Professional Internship — Acting Project Manager (BIOL 5000)
Fall 2026 | Texas Tech University
Coordinated environmental field activities and multidisciplinary project teams.
Supported environmental due diligence assignments across New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Participated in project budgeting, planning, and scope-of-work development.
Used GPS, KMZ mapping files, and ArcGIS in environmental project activities.
Managed soil sampling documentation, sample tracking, and laboratory chain-of-custody records.
Additional Professional Experience
United States Navy — Hospital Corpsman | 2002–2006
Served in military healthcare, developing experience in medical operations, teamwork, leadership, and resource management.
Emergency Medical Services | 2006–2017
Worked in emergency medical services, developing skills in patient care, emergency response, decision-making, and coordination with healthcare professionals.
Teaching and Professional Training | Throughout Career
Provided instruction and training throughout military service and subsequent professional roles, applying communication, mentoring, and leadership skills.
Business Owner | 2017–2020
Owned and operated a business, gaining experience in organizational management, business operations, customer service, and financial responsibilities.
Education
Texas Tech University
Professional Science Master's in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Management
Expected Completion: December 2026
Graduate studies emphasize environmental sustainability, natural resource management, ecology, environmental economics, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Geography
Minor: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Graduated: 2021
Academic Honors: Dean's List
Technical and Professional Skills
Environmental Science: Environmental field investigations, soil sampling, remediation and site closure, environmental due diligence, and environmental documentation.
GIS and Data Management: ArcGIS, GPS, KMZ mapping files, Microsoft Excel, laboratory analytical data organization, and regulatory criteria comparisons.
Project Management: Budget development, scope-of-work preparation, multi-state project coordination, team leadership, and field operations.
Professional Leadership: Military service, emergency healthcare, training and instruction, personnel coordination, and business operations.
Professional Certifications and Training
My professional development includes environmental safety, geospatial technology, healthcare instruction, business management, and wetland science.
Environmental and Technical Training
HAZWOPER environmental safety training
GIS and geospatial technology training
Wetland science and remediation coursework through the Society of Wetland Scientists
Healthcare and Instruction
Emergency medical and healthcare training
CPR and professional instruction experience
Business and Leadership Development
Additional business-management, leadership, communication, and professional development courses are documented on my Business Skills & Certifications page.
Professional Projects, Reports, and Accomplishments
Environmental Field Investigations
Experience supporting environmental investigations, soil sampling, sample documentation, laboratory chain-of-custody procedures, and field project coordination.
Environmental Due Diligence and Project Management
Coordinated multidisciplinary field teams across projects in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma, including budgeting, scope-of-work development, and environmental due diligence activities.
GIS Mapping and Environmental Data
Prepared ArcGIS maps and organized laboratory analytical results in Microsoft Excel for comparison with applicable regulatory criteria.
Graduate Research and Presentations
Completed graduate coursework and academic projects addressing environmental sustainability, natural resource management, renewable energy, sustainable construction, and landscape design.
Selected academic papers and presentations are available through the Graduate Coursework section of this portfolio.