Edward Cote
Barton,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreperson
Asplundh Tree Expert
Newport, VT
08.2002 - 04.2022
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
Tree Arborist
K+J Larocque
Barton, VT
08.1994 - 08.2002
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Supported landscaping operations in various locations using design and functionality as paramount principles.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Region Union High School
Orleans, VT06.1986
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and Repair
- Organization and Time Management
- Training and Development
- Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety Oversight
- Employee Paperwork
- Maintenance Requirements
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Job Inspections
- Project Management
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Inventory Reports
- Job Planning
- Hand and Power Tools
- Monitor Safety Procedures
- Foreman Briefing
- Brush Removal
- Safety Program Compliance
- Lockout and Tagout
Timeline
General Foreperson
Asplundh Tree Expert
08.2002 - 04.2022
Tree Arborist
K+J Larocque
08.1994 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Lake Region Union High School