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Christopher Willard
Santa Cruz
Summary
Proficient in executing vegetation risk management tasks under pressure, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to production deadlines. Expertise in natural resource management, with a strong ability to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts while optimizing utility clearance processes. Committed to public education on natural resources and utility powerline safety, with a focus on raising awareness about wildfire risks. Demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing community safety and environmental stewardship through effective communication with each customer interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vegetation Management Inspector
Coleman Utility Arboriculture
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Conducted a variety of duties ranging from Emergency Storm response risk mitigation to Quality Control inspection reviews & Tree Crew assistance when necessary. Daily operations included Routine inspection of all electrical facilities with the potential to be impacted by any vegetation, hazardous tree mitigation, and open and consistent communication with a large customer base.
Notification Consultant
UPE Resources
Los Angeles County, Orange County
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Southern California Edison's Utility Vegetation Management practices & job duties required contractors to maintain CPUC-compliant clearances for all Distribution Facilities. Notification Consultant duties entailed off-cycle routine inspections & customer case-specific appointments. Tasked with specific project for targeting and mitigating hazardous Palm trees with history of outages and contact to powerlines throughout Southern California.
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
Santa Cruz-Mendocino County
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Adhered to the Routine Inspection process defined by PG&E's scope of work for Mendocino & Santa Cruz counties. Assumed responsibilities for oversight of work verification findings and mitigating field hazards identified by Work Verification Inspectors. Conducted Enhanced Vegetation Management scope of work during a year-long specialized project within Mendocino County. Close involvement with Tree Crews to assist in developing the procedures for Tree Crew Support Position, based off extensive time spent troubleshooting customer concerns and Tree Crew logistical issues from the field. Joined the Davey Resource Group in Santa Cruz County from March 2023 to December 2023 until they lost the inspection contract in that region.
Education
A.S. - Forestry & Wildland Resources
Citrus Community College
Glendora, CA06-2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremont Adult School
Claremont, CA06-2015
Skills
- Geographic Information Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Environmental Data Collection
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Plant Identification & Diagnosis
- Trail Construction & Maintenance
- Leadership
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Safety
Timeline
Vegetation Management Inspector
Coleman Utility Arboriculture
01.2024 - 04.2026
Notification Consultant
UPE Resources
05.2022 - 01.2023
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
05.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremont Adult School
A.S. - Forestry & Wildland Resources
Citrus Community College
Awards
Regional Occupational Program Certificates in Digital Web Design & Construction Careers, Certificate of CPR / First-Aid / AED from the National CPR Foundation