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Alan Castillo

Alan Castillo

Manvel,TX

Summary

With a proven track record at Saw-Good Tree Service, I excel in crew leadership and chainsaw operation, enhancing public safety and customer satisfaction. My expertise spans from hazardous tree evaluation to storm damage repair, underpinned by a dedicated work ethic. Achievements include significantly reducing property damage risks and mastering arborist equipment maintenance, affirming my commitment to excellence in arboriculture and construction supervision.

Experienced with tree health assessment, pruning, and removal. Utilizes arboricultural equipment effectively and safely to enhance landscape health. Knowledge of plant diseases and treatment options, contributing to sustained tree vitality and client satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Tree Arborist

Saw-Good Tree Service
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members on complex tree projects, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
  • Built strong customer relationships by promptly responding to inquiries or concerns about their landscape.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with professional communication and a high level of arboriculture knowledge.
  • Performed risk assessments for client properties, addressing potential hazards before they became issues.
  • Reduced property damage risks through strategic tree removals and preventative maintenance.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate species for their specific needs and site conditions.
  • Improved tree health by performing proper pruning and trimming techniques.
  • Utilized specialized equipment for safe and efficient tree work, reducing job completion times.
  • Maintained necessary certifications and licenses, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
  • Removed stumps marked centuries after initial felling.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
  • Cleared grounds of limbs, snow and trash.
  • Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
  • Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
  • Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
  • Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
  • Removed dead and excess branches from trees.

Arborist Foreman

Gunnic Son Tree Specialist
12.2017 - 01.2021
  • Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards before beginning any work, minimizing risk to personnel and property.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and safely, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Reduced environmental impact by employing sustainable arboriculture methods in daily tasks.
  • Maintained industry knowledge through continued education courses, ensuring up-to-date expertise in arboricultural practices.
  • Preserved tree structural integrity with proper pruning techniques, promoting healthy growth patterns.
  • Cleared grounds of limbs, snow and trash.
  • Improved landscape aesthetics, meticulously pruning and shaping trees according to best practices.
  • Developed emergency response plans for storm-damaged trees, restoring safety and order promptly.
  • Improved public safety, carefully removing storm-damaged limbs and trees from critical areas.

General Contractor

AJ Paint & Remodel Services
06.2010 - 09.2015
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Established a reputation for delivering high-quality work consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
  • Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
  • Maintained accurate records of progress updates for clients, keeping them informed throughout the construction process.
  • Assessed [Type] project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
  • Managed project budgets effectively, tracking expenditures and making adjustments to avoid cost overruns.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alvin High School
Alvin, TX

Skills

  • Chainsaw operation
  • Public safety awareness
  • Crew leadership
  • Blueprint reading
  • Tree identification
  • Storm damage cleanup
  • Storm damage repair
  • Hazardous tree evaluation
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Stump grinding
  • Heavy lifting
  • Tree removal
  • Precision cutting
  • OSHA compliance
  • Arborist equipment maintenance
  • Root management
  • Construction supervision
  • Climbing skills
  • Job planning
  • Carpentry and flooring skills
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Pruning techniques
  • Project leadership
  • Equipment and materials
  • Customer relations
  • Brush chipping
  • Safety compliance
  • Price proposals
  • Construction vehicles operation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Tree Arborist

Saw-Good Tree Service
01.2022 - Current

Arborist Foreman

Gunnic Son Tree Specialist
12.2017 - 01.2021

General Contractor

AJ Paint & Remodel Services
06.2010 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Alvin High School

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