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Dylan Mathews

Shingletown,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Groundsman/Tree Faller/Driver

A 1 Tree Service
2023.05 - Current
  • Drive bucket truck to and from jobsites.
  • Fall hazard trees.
  • Operate skid steer.
  • Operate chipper.
  • Assist climbers with rigging ropes.
  • Use of chainsaws and hand tools.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Maintain class B license.
  • Surveyed cutting areas for potentially unsafe. surroundings and cleared out plants, machinery and shrubs presenting safety concerns.

Groundsman/Tree Faller/Driver/Operator

NEST
2021.09 - 2023.05
  • Tree trimming/falling.
  • Operate Peterson portable mill.
  • Transport mill and equipment.
  • Operate chipper.
  • Operate excavator.
  • Operate tractor.
  • Build water storage systems.
  • Vegetation management.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

QC Inspector/Tree Faller

Anvil Builders
2021.06 - 2021.09
  • Reviewed tree heights and locations to establish clear and efficient plans for felling operations.
  • Surveyed cutting areas for potentially unsafe surroundings and cleared out plants, machinery and shrubs presenting safety concerns.
  • Thoroughly inspect sites to ensure work was completed tp the states standards.
  • Mobilize crews and equipment back unfinished sites with efficiency in mind.
  • Use of maps and GPS to identify property lines, roads, structure footprints, missing trees and lost stumps.
  • Work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment.
  • (all within the CZU fire complex burn scar)

Task Force Leader

Thompson Consulting Services
2021.01 - 2021.06
  • Draw maps of structure footprints including contents within CZU fire complex burn scar.
  • Assist arborists identify and mark hazard trees within CZU fire complex burn scar.
  • Liaised with supervisor to report work progress and resource status, maintain records on assigned personnel and communicate other essential information.
  • Identified need for additional assistance, logistical support and replacements due to slow progress or unexpected events.
  • Briefed and assigned tasks to resources based on objectives, division and group assignments and resource capabilities.
  • Documented and reported hazards, special considerations or events and updated status and location of assigned resources to fulfill administrative responsibility.
  • Use of maps and GPS establishing property lines and work are boundaries.
  • Train crews of data collectors/monitors on SOPs, safety, and efficiency.
  • Keep accurate daily records of work completed and file reports each day.
  • Ensure Safety protocols are followed and proper PPE is worn.
  • Prepare, troubleshoot, and issue data collection equipment each day.
  • QA/QC of crews work.
  • (All within the CZU fire complex burn scar)

Manager

Golden Seed LLC
2019.10 - 2020.06
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Inventory and order farm supplies
  • Delegate tasks to crew each day
  • Create and implement pesticide application schedule
  • Write daily production reports and production projections for CEO
  • Create shift schedule
  • Write SOPs


Senior Instructor/Program Manager

Riekes Center
2014.09 - 2019.07
  • Create and implement wilderness survival programs for youth 6 to 18 years old.
  • Teach Fire by friction, tracking, edible and medicinal plants, shelter building, water purification, traps, bow making, animal processing, and other bush crafting/survival skills.
  • Brief and debrief staff each day.
  • Oversee safety training and curriculum training with staff.
  • Communicate with clients regularly via phone and email.
  • Oversee camp out logistics including site reservation, packing lists, gear preparation, meal planning, transportation, risk management, and staffing.
  • Asses hazards in all environments and brief students and staff on hazard mitigation for each site.
  • Establish escape routes in case of an emergency situation.
  • Maintain class B license and Wilderness First Responder certification.
  • Organize planning calls, meetings, and staff training.
  • Use of GPS and maps in wilderness

Habitat Restoration Field Technician

Native Vegetation Network
2012.09 - 2015.09
  • Work directly with a master botanist to complete restoration projects.
  • Identify native and non native vegetation in sand hills habitat and riparian corridors in Santa Cruz County.
  • Remove non native species.
  • Plant and maintain native species.
  • Collect data in restoration areas including plant and tree growth, water consumption, ratio of native vs non native species and human activity.
  • Use of hand tools

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Santa Cruz, CA

Skills

  • Heavy Labor
  • Machine Operations
  • Chainsaw Safety
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Emergency Situations
  • Operational Improvements
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Operational Safety
  • Team Goals
  • Workflow Efficiency
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Tree Varieties
  • Creative Solutions

Timeline

Groundsman/Tree Faller/Driver

A 1 Tree Service
2023.05 - Current

Groundsman/Tree Faller/Driver/Operator

NEST
2021.09 - 2023.05

QC Inspector/Tree Faller

Anvil Builders
2021.06 - 2021.09

Task Force Leader

Thompson Consulting Services
2021.01 - 2021.06

Manager

Golden Seed LLC
2019.10 - 2020.06

Senior Instructor/Program Manager

Riekes Center
2014.09 - 2019.07

Habitat Restoration Field Technician

Native Vegetation Network
2012.09 - 2015.09

High School Diploma -

Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Dylan Mathews