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CERASELA FELICIA GRIGORAS

Spokane,WA

Summary

Consulting Utility Forester with comprehensive background in vegetation management and utility arboriculture. Skills include project planning and execution, tree-risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Strengths lie in fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving process improvements, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. Have consistently delivered results by effectively managing resources and maintaining positive relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consulting Utility Forester

Arbormetrics Solutions
Auburn, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Worked for different Utilities: PG&E/CA, AVISTA/WA, IDAHO POWER/ID, PGE/OR.
  • Conducted field inspections of utility rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and identify hazardous trees.
  • Provided technical support to utility line crews on proper tree pruning techniques and safety protocols.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations into potential hazards associated with utility line operations.
  • Ensure compliance within scope of work.

FORESTER

Spectrum Resource Group
Prince George, British Columbia
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Identified, mapped, and monitored vegetation types, wildlife habitats, water resources, timber stands, and other natural resources using GIS softwares
  • Inspected logging sites to ensure that best management practices are being followed.
  • Prepared reports summarizing data collected during field visits.
  • Used tools and equipment such as chainsaws and bucket trucks safely and correctly.
  • Located trees and forest plots through use of GPS, aerial and satellite data.
  • Marked timber for stand improvement, general thinning and economic purposes.

Insect Control Technician

City Of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Inspected residential and commercial properties for mosquito breeding sites and conducted larval surveillance and adult trapping activities to assess mosquito and beetle populations in the area.
  • Utilized GPS technology to map out areas of potential mosquito and beetle activity.
  • Performed chemical treatments, including larvicide applications, to reduce mosquito larvae populations.
  • Conducted tree treatment for Emerald Ash Borer beetle.

Research Assistant

University of QWinnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.2011 - 06.2015
  • Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts, into a research project focusing on Forest Biodiversity.
  • Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results & conducted various statistical analyses on biodiversity.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Forest Management

University of British Columbia
Vancouver
03-2020

Master of Science - BioScience And Public Policy

University of Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Winnipeg
08-2015

Skills

  • Field data collection
  • ArcGIS expertise
  • Timber harvesting
  • Research and data collection
  • Forestry activity monitoring
  • First Aid Training
  • Forest Health assessments

Certification

  • TRAQ certified, 2026
  • ISA Arborist and Utility Specialist certified PR-5540AU
  • Forester in Training with FPBC #3036

Timeline

Consulting Utility Forester

Arbormetrics Solutions
08.2021 - Current

FORESTER

Spectrum Resource Group
04.2020 - 12.2020

Insect Control Technician

City Of Winnipeg
04.2018 - 08.2019

Research Assistant

University of QWinnipeg
09.2011 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Sustainable Forest Management

University of British Columbia

Master of Science - BioScience And Public Policy

University of Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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