Brandon Tate
Guerneville,CA
Summary
Skilled and safety oriented Arborist with 7 years of experience working with property owners and PG&E to manage tree and vegetation issues. Detail oriented, self driven, and enjoys working outdoors in all conditions. Intent on furthering my education and work experience, with the hopes of finding more duties involving solving complex tasks. Best suited for solving problems nobody wants to touch.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Analyst
Qualus
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through remote visual inspection and coordinating with inspectors in the field.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborated with other departments to troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and implement corrective action plans.
- Provided technical support for the development and implementation of quality control systems and procedures.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality, reliability, or performance issues.
- Compiled reports outlining findings from each inspection performed.
- Monitored triage processes to detect deviations from specifications or standards.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency levels.
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Lead a QC/QA/WV Team For the past 3 months.
- Data management as well as data auditing
- Fundamental understanding of scope of work and client expectations pertaining to the protection of PGE facilities.
- Wide knowledge base of tree risk factors. As well as common structural issues that arise due to improper pruning.
- Proficiency with Excell and Google sheets.
- ISA Certified.
- Obtaining TRAQ certification and OSHA30 in 2024.
- Dedication to safety and quality.
Arborist/Groundman
KP Arbor Care Inc.
Occidental, California
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Identified tree species and inspected for health and safety.
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
- Inspected trees for diseases, fungal growth and other underlying issues.
- Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
- Supported tree climbers and crew leaders working on ground and aloft.
- Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
- Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
Education
ISA Certification -
ISA Western Chapter
02.2023
Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross02.2022
Wetern Chapter ISA Structural Pruning Seminar
Finely Center, Santa Rosa01.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2012
Skills
- ISA Certified
- Proficiency with spreadsheet tools
- Wide knowledge base of using PGE data management tools
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Good work ethic
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE use
- Multitasking
- Conflict resolution
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Regulatory Analyst
Qualus
03.2024 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
02.2023 - Current
Arborist/Groundman
KP Arbor Care Inc.
08.2016 - 11.2022
ISA Certification -
ISA Western Chapter
Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Wetern Chapter ISA Structural Pruning Seminar
Some College (No Degree) -
Austin Peay State University
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