Derell Scott
St. Louis Park,USA
Summary
A community driven urban forester with over 3 years of experience in the green industry and over 5 years of experience instructing others in various types of communities. Highly skilled in hand-on-hand instruction and leading in-person events. Has proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong communication and inter-personal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Martial Arts Instructor
Athenium Martial Arts
Medina, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Teach and engage with students from diverse backgrounds and ages typically ranging from 13-40 years old
- Provide instant positive and constructive feedback to students, creating a safe learning atmosphere
- Table at local events and build interest about gym programs
Community Engagement Staff
Three Rivers Park District
Plymouth, USA
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Transport event equipment such as bike trailers, camping, gear, and tabling equipment to sites
- Host "how to" engagement events such as camping and biking for beginner outdoor recreationist
- Work with diverse members of the community and underrepresented groups
- Lead summer interns and provide positive feedback
Arborist
Parks and Rec.
Saint Paul, USA
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Transport tools and CDL vehicles to jobsites in the city
- Provide tree care such as pruning and removals, following city and arboricultural standards in parks and boulevards
- Maintain and use power equipment such as chainsaws and operate lifts
Climbing Arborist
Davey Tree Experts
Plymouth, USA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Transported tools and heavy equipment (loaders, line dumps, chippers, etc.) to job sites
- Provided tree care such as pruning, cabling, removal, etc. while following arboricultural standards
- Used herbicide/pesticides to manage diseases and pest
- Conducted thorough tree health assessments to identify pest infestations and diseases.
Urban Forestry Lab Intern
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, USA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed tree nursery care such as mulching, pruning, and inventory for over 400 trees at their nursery site
- Engaged in community outreach events such as day camps for kids
- Collaborated with the DNR in collecting urban tree data in numerous communities in the Twin Cities using GIS
- Managed their community outreach email answering tree related questions
Urban Forestry Assistant
Tree Trust
Saint Paul, USA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided care for hundreds of boulevard and park trees by watering and pruning as needed weekly
- Coordinated 20 to 30 volunteers at a time and lead them through mass tree planting events
- Removed invasive species such as buckthorn and burdock along greenways in the Twin Cities
- Assisted in setting up and operating tree giveaway events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Policy, & Management
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN12.2022
Associates of Arts -
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN05.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Outreach
- Data Analysis
- GIS
- Plant Identification
- Tree disease Identification
- CPR / First Aid
- Tree care/Maintenance
- Student engagement
- Volunteer coordination
Certification
• Tree Inspector License, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• ISA Certified Arborist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• ISA Certified Arborist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Volunteer Experience
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club at U of M, Club President, St. Paul, 2020-22
- Tree Ascension Group, Club President, St. Paul, 2021-22
- DOCS Gym, Martial arts Instructor, Minneapolis, 01/01/18 - current
Timeline
Community Engagement Staff
Three Rivers Park District
05.2025 - 11.2025
Arborist
Parks and Rec.
05.2024 - 03.2025
Climbing Arborist
Davey Tree Experts
04.2023 - 05.2024
Martial Arts Instructor
Athenium Martial Arts
03.2023 - Current
Urban Forestry Lab Intern
University of Minnesota
05.2022 - 12.2022
Urban Forestry Assistant
Tree Trust
04.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Policy, & Management
University of Minnesota
Associates of Arts -
North Hennepin Community College