Chad Eastwood
Owosso,MI
Summary
Seasoned General Foreman with over two decades of experience in the tree service industry. Demonstrated history of leading teams to success through effective job assignment, schedule coordination, and recourse management. Adept at fostering safety-first culture and solving complex operational problems to ensure product excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
Howell, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 20+ members, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines, and completion of projects in a time-driven environment.
- Monitored to maintain adherence to established safety guidelines
- Fostered success-driven culture
- Created hazard-free community environment
Sole Proprietor
Timber Nation Tree Service
Owosso, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive business strategy, promoting a culture of teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence
- Fostered a positive company culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Facilitated successful procurement for public sector projects
- Ensured seamless scheduling and updates for homeowners
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
Howell, MI
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered instructions to team members
- Supervised job locations emphasizing safety, efficiency, and output.
- Ensured optimal organization of everyday tasks
- Establish compliance with customer standards while trimming trees around electrical conductors
Foreman
Wright Tree Services
Pontiac, MI
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Established expectations and motivated crew to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Delivered training sessions focused on cutting-edge trimming and rigging practices, enhancing team efficiency and safety compliance
- Prioritized maintaining a secure and safe environment
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Employer Varies
, MI
04.2001 - 07.2017
- Pruned limbs away from power lines to ensure that safety standards were met.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls concerning fallen trees or limbs after storms or high winds.
- Assisted in training new employees on tree trimming techniques and safety protocols.
- Utilized chainsaws and pruning tools to trim and shape trees according to safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fowlerville High School
Fowlerville, MI06-2000
Skills
- Effective time management
- Client engagement
- Team supervision
- Efficient issue resolution
- Supportive team leadership
- Risk mitigation skills
- Staff training and development
- Equipment operation
- Project management
- Safety Compliance
Certification
- ISA Certified
- CDL
- Coyne First Aid and CPR Instructor
- IBEW Local 17 Journeyman
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
11.2023 - Current
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
03.2021 - 11.2023
Sole Proprietor
Timber Nation Tree Service
01.2021 - Current
Foreman
Wright Tree Services
07.2017 - 03.2021
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Employer Varies
04.2001 - 07.2017
- ISA Certified
- CDL
- Coyne First Aid and CPR Instructor
- IBEW Local 17 Journeyman
High School Diploma -
Fowlerville High School
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