Daniel Whisler
Yakima,WA
Summary
Dynamic Forest Technician with extensive experience at Arborvista, skilled in Tree Risk Assessment and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing safety compliance and operational efficiency. Adept at utilizing Geo-digital technology for risk mapping, while effectively communicating with clients to ensure satisfaction and project success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Forest Technician
Arborvista
Yakima, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted detailed tree assessments for utility line clearance and health.
- Collaborated with utility companies to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Utilized Geo-digital technology to map tree locations and assess potential risks.
- Communicated effectively with property owners regarding tree work and safety measures.
- Monitored environmental conditions impacting vegetation growth and health.
- Coordinated with crews to schedule regular pruning and removal activities efficiently.
- Prepared written summaries summarizing findings from field assessments conducted by utility foresters.
Foreman
Wright Tree Service
Yakima, WA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily operations of tree maintenance and removal projects.
- Coordinated safety training sessions for crew members on equipment usage.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for safety compliance.
- Communicated with clients to understand project needs and timelines.
- Trained new team members on industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Led team meetings to review project updates and address concerns.
- Implemented efficient workflows to enhance team productivity on site.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
General Foreman
Wright Tree Service
Yakima, WA
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Maintained company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment was inspected regularly to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance when needed.
- Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
- Analyzed worker and production problems and recommended solutions, such as improving production methods and implementing motivational plans.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to workplace safety and health standards.
- Conducted regular progress meetings with clients to ensure satisfaction with services and successful completion of their projects according to specifications.
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer-Forman
Asplundh Tree Experts
, US
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Regularly interacted with clients and vendors in order to ensure that expectations are met and customer satisfaction is maintained.
- Provided assistance to workers engaged in construction and extraction activities, using hand tools, and other equipment.
- Reviewed work orders and verified equipment prior to starting job.
- Inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications were met.
- Developed operational plans for each project assigned by management which included setting objectives and deadlines.
- Utilized Excel skills to develop spreadsheets for forecasting purposes.
- Created detailed spreadsheets using advanced Excel formulas for reporting purposes.
- Provided financial reports utilizing advanced Excel functions.
- Created incident reports for safety meetings utilizing PowerPoint slideshows and graphics.
- Created presentations for internal training programs utilizing PowerPoint software.
- Managed a crew in outage prevention for PSE.
- Oversee that the crew safely trims, prune, and/or remove trees for powerlines clearance.
- Respond to emergency calls for power outage due to trees.
- Displayed expertise in rigging operations when removing large sections of tree trunk with a crane.
- Consistently adhered to all OSHA regulations governing workplace safety related to tree care operations.
- Mastered the use of climbing ropes, harnesses and spurs in order to safely reach high branches for trimming or removal.
- Demonstrated ability to assess terrain conditions before beginning any job involving climbing or operating machinery.
- Collected debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, and other tools.
- Proficient in pruning techniques such as thinning, raising, reducing, deadwooding and shaping trees.
- Hoisted tools and equipment to tree trimmers and lower branches with ropes and block and tackle.
- Cut away dead and excess branches from trees with shears and clippers.
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain power tools, including chainsaws, pole saws, and chippers.
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Carlos Tree Service
, US
01.2013 - 01.2015
Wildland Firefighter
St of AK-DNR/ Division of Forestry
, US
01.2005 - 10.2012
- Wildland firefighter on Pioneer Peak Hotshot crew as a Squad boss, crew boss, and task force leader.
- Task Force Leader and managed 75 personnel, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers and 3 water engines.
- Ignition Boss for prescribed burns in the spring.
- Managed mitigation project for the state of Alaska with Anchorage fire department and State Parks of Alaska.
- Provided the State of Alaska with mapping of work areas, cost estimates and a supply list of resources and projected timelines.
- Helicopter Emergency Crew Member with Wildland/Urban Interface.
- Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that restarted fires.
- Assessed hazardous fuels and terrain conditions to determine the safest approach in fighting fires.
- Cleaned fire apparatus to uphold unit quality standards.
- Collaborated with Incident Commanders in developing strategies for effective wildfire management.
- Inspected fire sites after flames had been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.
- Provided initial attack fire suppression on wildland fires by constructing fire lines, clearing debris and extinguishing flames.
- Participated in public outreach programs educating communities about the importance of wildland fire prevention.
- Operated firefighting equipment by carefully following safe usage protocols.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to verify working conditions for next emergency.
- Participated in physical training activities to maintain high level of physical fitness.
- Monitored backfires used to control larger fires by ensuring that they stayed within designated boundaries.
- Collaborated with other firefighters as member of firefighting crew.
- Attached hose nozzles, depending on fire type and direct streams of water and chemicals onto fires.
- Reported accurate information regarding location of blaze, acreage burned, resource needs, via radio transmissions.
Education
EMT -
Portland Community College
05.2010
Diploma -
North Bend High School
05.2001
Fitness and Dance
Santa Monica College
Skills
- CDL class A
- NFPA FireFighter1
- Task Force/Strike Team Leader
- HECM (helicopter crew member)
- S-211 Portable pumps
- S-212 Wildfire Power Saws
- S-131 Advanced Firefighter
- S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
- L-280 Followership to Leadership
- S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
- Incident commander Type IV and V
- S-130 Fire Fighter Training
- S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire behavior
- S-234 Ignition Operations
- Remote First Aid Training
- S-230 Crew Boss
- EMT- Basic (Oregon) & (National)
- I200 Basic Incident Command System
- M-410 Facilitative Instructor
- Incident Command System 300
- Incident Command System 400
- Microsoft Office
- Job site maintenance
- Team leadership skills
Certification
ISA: Certified Arborist
References
- William Tomlinson, Project Manager, (913) 424-8620
- Ben Kennah, Physician Assistant, (907) 350-5691
- Adam Schwemley, Medical Assistant, 907-394-4763
Timeline
Forest Technician
Arborvista
01.2025 - Current
Foreman
Wright Tree Service
08.2024 - 01.2025
General Foreman
Wright Tree Service
03.2020 - 07.2024
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer-Forman
Asplundh Tree Experts
02.2015 - 03.2020
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Carlos Tree Service
01.2013 - 01.2015
Wildland Firefighter
St of AK-DNR/ Division of Forestry
01.2005 - 10.2012
EMT -
Portland Community College
Diploma -
North Bend High School
Fitness and Dance
Santa Monica College