David Craddock
Palm Bay
Summary
Hardworking Arborist professional skilled in Vegetation Management and Leadership skills acquired across 32 years of experience in Utility work.
Committed to worksite safety and production goals. Well-versed in operating equipment required to trim and remove trees along Utility Right of ways . Enthusiastic VMS eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of expectations and goals . Motivated to learn, grow.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Manager
Wright Tree Services
06.2021 - Current
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Consulting Arborist
ACRT Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Acting VMS in North Florida in charge of managing Tree vendors including Safety, Work flow and Quality Assurance to meet Utility expectations.
- Part of Operational Performance Group evaluating Human performance and safety trends throughout Duke energy Florida service territory.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in the development of Leaf - Out work flow system.
Area Supervisor Operations
Asplundh Tree Expert
03.2012 - 08.2019
- Directed all business functions for locations in several counties, including operational P&L financial duties, workforce planning, customer retention and customer service management.
- Assessed financial statements and cost reports to evaluate bad performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes resulting in positive results.
- Reduced turnover 20% by enhancing training, motivation and engagement strategies with all employees.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
Logan, WV1986
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Safety measures and policies
- Quality control measures
- Document interpretation and review
- Customer service
- Meeting attendance
- Accurate record keeping
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking abilities
- Computer skills
- Project Management
- Training & Development
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
Certification
- International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist FL-0418
- ISA Utility Specialist FL-0428.
- Commercial Driver License Class A including Hazard Material endorsement.
- Florida Herbicide License.
Timeline
Division Manager
Wright Tree Services
06.2021 - Current
Consulting Arborist
ACRT Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021
Area Supervisor Operations
Asplundh Tree Expert
03.2012 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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