Devon Ashburn

• Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.

Performed skilled tree care on residential properties, including pruning, removals, and rigging. Safely climbed and operated chainsaws and rigging systems to protect property and promote tree health. Worked with ground crew to ensure efficient, professional, and safe operations.

• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.

• Performed work along PG&E canals, hydroelectric facilities, and camp grounds, removing hazardous trees and debris to protect both the public and PG&E.
• Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
• Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
• Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.

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• Implemented and routinely trained crew members on vital safety practices specific to the tree industry.
• Built and maintained a five star reputation across all social media platforms.
• Frequently put to rest any customer concerns, found tree care solutions, navigated price negotiations, to successfully compile a large clientele based on exemplary customer relations.
• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating a business.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.

• Helped remove and clean up hazard trees in Whiskeytown recreational areas after the Carr Fire incident.
• Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
• Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
• Worked as a salesperson occasionally, negotiating prices and discussing methods to meet all of the customer's tree care needs.

• Helped during and in the aftermath of the Carr Fire in the summer of 2018, climbing and felling large, hazardous trees that were threatening WAPA transmission lines, and PG&E distribution lines.
• Trimmed trees around PG&E and REU high voltage lines for prescribed clearance while complying with ANSI A300 trimming standards.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Trained and developed several Apprentice Tree Trimmers who would go on to become successful foreman for various companies.

• Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
• Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
• Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
• Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.