Ben Stauffer
Halethorpe,MD
Summary
Highly skilled and driven arborist crew leader well-versed in performing safe, quality tree care with a team. Competent in climbing techniques, equipment use, and knowledgeable on how to manage the urban canopy. Eager to work with others and build relationships to encourage constant career development and personal growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arborist Crew Leader
Bartlett Tree Experts
Finksburg, MD
12.2020 - Current
- Lead a tree crew in order to perform safe, proper, and professional arboriculture.
- Safely operate power equipment, machinery, and utilize climbing techniques common in tree care.
- Foster a positive environment and develop individuals to become well-versed in arboriculture.
- Ensure all day-to-day work is conducted safely, of high-quality, efficiently, and that crew members are thoroughly being trained and each client is satisfied.
Trail System Maintainer
Patapsco Valley State Park
Catonsville, MD
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Installing permanent navigational markers at trail intersections.
- Digging/building proper drainage.
- Grooming vegetation and removing downed trees with hand and power tools.
- Assisting in the construction of new trails using sustainable building techniques.
Dishwasher and Server
Brightview Senior Living
Catonsville, MD
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Working with associates to run a successful meal service.
- Taking orders, running food, bussing tables.
- Washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Daily cleaning projects to keep a clean and sanitary kitchen.
Education
B.S. - Forestry
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2022
Skills
- Aptitude for learning and applying technical skills needed to perform safe and high-quality arboriculture
- Eagerness to continuously challenge myself in order to never stop growing/learning
- Willingness to work as a team to achieve a common goal
- Aptitude for training and passing along knowledge to further the trade of arboriculture
- Unwavering work ethic for getting the job done and progressing at whatever I've immersed myself in
- Eagerness to develop not only hard skills in the field, but soft skills needed for fostering relationships and working to achieve big-picture goals
Certification
Maryland Licensed Tree Expert #2634 - June 2023-Present
ISA Certified Arborist #357613A - November 2025-Present
Timeline
Arborist Crew Leader
Bartlett Tree Experts
12.2020 - Current
Trail System Maintainer
Patapsco Valley State Park
08.2019 - 08.2020
Dishwasher and Server
Brightview Senior Living
09.2016 - 07.2019
B.S. - Forestry
Virginia Tech