1. John C. Sykes
1200 Duane Swift Parkway  Jefferson City MO  (314) 952-8227  jcsykes92@gmail.com
Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
B.S.A., Environmental Soil and Water Science
Graduation: May 2015
Career Objective
To use the knowledge and experience I’ve gained through my degree to pursue a career in environmental
studies with an organization that has a desire to make the world more sustainable.
Experience
The Department of Natural Resources – Jefferson City, MO Environmental Specialist
November 2015- Present
 Administer the EPA state rural sewer grants, small Community Engineering Assistance grants, direct loans,
and small borrower loans.
 Administer the Clean Water Revolving Fund loans and grants.
 Review and adhere state and federal regulations pertaining to wastewater
Abengoa Bioenergy - Chesterfield, MO Quality, Safety & Environmental Intern
June 2015- November 2015
 Maintain logs and databases to assure corporate quality and safety
 Gather and analyze incident data
 Partner with management to implement incident strategies and procedures to avoid future recurrence of
events.
Market Place Grill – Springdale, AR Server
November 2013- May 2015
 Providing quality customer service
Activities
 Mission Trip to Zambia, South Africa
 E-Waste Community Cleanup
Skills
 Ability to work efficiently with direct and indirect teams
 Project management skills
 Ability to build relationships across the business and also within local communities
 Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint