Currently employed by the City Of Grand Rapids as a Tree Trimmer 1/Arborist maintaining the city's green space and providing emergency services to keep roadways and utility lines clear.
Owned and operated a successful tree care business for 8 years performing professional tree trimming, pruning, and removal services
Crane and heavy machine operator for 4 years
CF-L1 Trainer and co-owner at ARMR Total Fitness
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tree Trimmer 1/Arborist
City Of Grand Rapids
06.2024 - Current
Interpreting Arborist and Foresters documentation within the online cityworks database to prioritize order of completion based on urgency.
Work on a small skilled crew providing emergency services to keep roadways and utility lines clear of tree debris caused by inclement weather.
Utilizing technical skills to climb and work aloft while electrical hazards are present in cases where access with equipment is limited.
Daily operations on one of three crews to collectively maintain the general health and well being of the city's green space in accordance with required specifications.
Recognizing and resolving hazards associated with trees belonging to the city.
Being able to efficiently operate any necessary equipment to complete duties in full capacity including but not limited to:
-Aerial lift
-Bobcat
-Mobile crane
-Chainsaws
CF-L1 Trainer/Head Coach
ARMR Total Fitness
09.2016 - Current
Delivered comprehensive coaching to athletes in the sport of CrossFit, including proper form, technique, safety, and nutrition
Monitored athletes’ performance and provided individual feedback and support
Coordinated and instructed group classes, private sessions, and skill clinics
Owner/Arborist
Muller Brothers Tree Service LLC
03.2015 - Current
As the owner/laborist, I manage all aspects of a successful tree care business, including sales, quoting potential work, scheduling and physical completion of all jobs.
Specializing in work at height using advanced climbing and rigging techniques.
Daily operations of equipment ranging from chainsaws to skid loaders and aerial lifts.
Over 8 years of on the job experience has earned me the ability to assess any given situation and engineer a work plan to execute duties.
From minor jobs to high hazard, with safety as a priority, making sure myself as well as any in my employ are exposed to minimal risk while maintaining proficiency.
Crane/Heavy Machine Operator
Kerkstra Precast
05.2012 - 02.2016
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of teams and individuals
Started with the company as a general laborist and quicly advanced to both structural and architechtural finishing/repair.
Moved into a crane/heavy equipment operating position managing a crew of 2-3
Skilled in the use of rigging and slings for loading and unloading
Experience in controlling the movement of heavy objects to and from designated areas
Left the company to start my own business and watch my children grow.