Devon Dempsey

3809 Rollingwood Ct, Joliet, IL 60431

(815) 325-3479
dempseydevon@gmail.com

Objective

A career related to research that helps furnish the information necessary to best manage the world in which we live.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Water Science with a minor in Geology, Cum Laude | Northland Environmental Liberal Arts College,
Ashland, WI | 2006

Experience

Living Waters Consultants |Ted Gray | Western Springs, IL | May 2018 – Present

Assistant Research Scientist

 Perform surveys of water bodies (streams and storm sewer systems).
 Write reports that relay the information found in the survey.

Home Remodeling | Self Employed | Joliet, IL | August 2016 – Present

Carpenter
 Home remodeling, repairs, plumbing, painting, roofing, etc.

Veolia Water | Brian Swaney | Joliet and Lemont, IL | March 2015 – August 2016

Water Treatment Plant Operator

 Performed lab analyses of various sampling points along the production stream 3-8 times per shift.
 Interpreted test results to determine the proper operating parameters.
 Generated daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.

Rock Run Farm | Self Employed | Joliet, IL | November 2011 – March 2015

Organic Vegetable Farmer

 Assessed soil, pest, and crop conditions through field observation and soil testing.
 Researched organic regulations and implemented the necessary techniques to maintain organic status.
 Stayed up to date on current research.
 Taught farming techniques at educational farms.

Montalbano Farms | Rob Montalbano | Sandwich, IL | March 2011 – November 2011

Field Worker and Worker Share Supervisor

 Performed all types of farm work.
 Managed crop pests by treating crop nutrient deficiencies.
 Oversaw and directed the worker share employees.

Village of New Lenox Wastewater Treatment Plant | Mike Turley | New Lenox, IL | January 2008 – March 2011

Environmental Scientist
 Reviewed and relayed stream assessments, water chemistry analyses, and environmental research concerning
the impact of our effluent on the receiving stream.
 Helped prepare for new EPA regulations and for environmental issues such as phosphorous removal, heavy
metals, and endocrine disruptors.
 Worked with local environmental groups as a liaison for the sewage treatment plant.
 Researched and monitored the effect of deicing salt on the chloride levels in the plant effluent and in the
receiving stream. Generating a report that documented the results and cited research about the harmful effects
of elevated chloride levels on native wetland plants. This helped facilitate the adoption of sugar beet juice as a
way to limit chloride additions to the local watershed.
 Performed a preliminary assessment of the receiving stream, Hickory Creek, and generated a presentation which
identified the tributaries, discharges, dump sites, land use, and areas in need of ecological restoration along the
creek.
 Monitored the effectiveness of the sludge digesting enzyme used in the excess flow lagoon and generated a
report stating our findings and a recommended course of action.

Other

 Volunteered as a stream monitor for Illinois Riverwatch.

 Member of the Bionutrient Food Association, an organization researching soil and food health.
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, and Power Point, as well as Excel.
 Volunteered at an organic farm day camp.

References available upon request