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Cody Krause

Muskegon,Michigan

Summary

Passionate employee with over a decades experience working in landscaping and parks. Able to work individually or with a team as either a leader or member.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Technician

Krause Brothers Underground Sprinkling
05.2016 - Current
  • Installed and maintained residential and commercial underground irrigation systems
  • Helped homeowners and organizations access their property needs and watering regimes
  • Ensured that homeowners understood their role in maintaining their irrigation systems
  • Used vibraplow (vibratory plow), boring unit, tracked excavator unit
  • Maintained and installed a variety of water pumps
  • Dewatered and primed wells using trash pump
  • Winterized irrigation systems using air pump.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for customers experiencing technical difficulties with their products or systems.

Oak Wilt Data Collection

Grand Valley State University
Grand Haven, MI
10.2021 - 12.2024

Track and identify the spread of Oak Wilt within the range of Duncan Woods and Grand Haven Lake Forest Cemetery.

- Using GPS to track point data

- Traverse difficult terrain in adverse conditions

- Track health characteristics of Red Oak

- ID tree species across seasons and conditions

- organize data for ArcGIS

- Identify invasive disease

- Self manage time to meet deadline

Urban Forest Inventory

Grand Valley State University
Grand Haven, MI
05.2021 - 09.2021

Update and expand City of Grand Haven's Urban Forest Inventory under Alexandra Locker of Grand Valley State University

- Identify tree species

- Provide health assessment for each tree

- Measure DBH

- Track points with GPS

- Create Excel file appropriate for ArcGIS point data

- communicate with public about the benefits of trees in an urban setting

- Self managed time and schedule to see project completed by deadline

Laborer

City Of Grand Haven Department Of Public Works
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Mowed city property, including parks and city cemetery, utilizing a z-turn mower and a weed whacker
  • Maintained mowing equipment
  • Trimmed trees using pruners, a variety of chainsaws, and a bucket truck
  • Watered planting area and trees using a water truck and Gator Bags
  • Changed city garbage cans.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.

Laborer

Village of Spring Lake Department of Public Works
06.2006 - 10.2014
  • Mowed city property, including parks, utilizing a z-turn mower and a weed whacker
  • Maintained mowing equipment
  • Trimmed trees using pruners, a variety of chainsaws, and a bucket truck
  • Cleared debris during and after storms on an on-call basis using front-end loaders and dump trucks
  • Informed and discussed the department of public works with citizens
  • Maintained and cleaned public bathrooms and garbage cans throughout the village.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
  • Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
  • Enhanced project timelines by collaborating effectively with team members on various tasks.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Natural Resource Managment, B.S.

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12.2018 - 05.2022

Skills

Soil Sampling

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References

  • Dr. Alexandra Locher, Grand Valley State University, Associate Professor, 6163313456, lochera@gvsu.edu
  • Heather Whitman, Grand Valley State University, Affiliate Professor, 6163319291, whitmhea@gvsu.edu
  • Tracy Lawrence, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Food Safety Inspector, 2312151911, lawrenceT5@michigan.gov

Certification

GIS and Technology

Timeline

GIS and Technology

12-2022

Wildfire management (S190/S130/L180)

12-2022

Oak Wilt Data Collection

Grand Valley State University
10.2021 - 12.2024

Urban Forest Inventory

Grand Valley State University
05.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor's degree - Natural Resource Managment, B.S.

Grand Valley State University
12.2018 - 05.2022

Technician

Krause Brothers Underground Sprinkling
05.2016 - Current

Laborer

City Of Grand Haven Department Of Public Works
06.2015 - 11.2015

Laborer

Village of Spring Lake Department of Public Works
06.2006 - 10.2014
Cody Krause