Eric Thomas
West Union
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Arborist
Thomas' Tree Trimming And Brush Removal
2015.05 - Current
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
- Removed stumps marked centuries after initial felling.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
- Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
- Cleared grounds of limbs
- Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
- Processed and split firewood using axes and [Equipment].
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
- Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.
Stocking & Unloading
Wal-Mart Supercenter
2024.01 - 2024.05
- Managed inventory control, ensuring accurate tracking of incoming shipments and preventing stock discrepancies.
- Streamlined the unloading process, leading to faster turnaround times and increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided hands-on assistance during peak periods or as needed, demonstrating commitment to team success and leading by example.
- Maintained open lines of communication with management, reporting any issues or concerns promptly for resolution.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Facilitated seamless handover between shifts through clear communication and thorough documentation of completed tasks and pending responsibilities.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations during all unloading operations.
Foreman/Journeyman Climber Trimmer
Asplundh Tree Expert
2007.03 - 2022.08
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Established objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
- Removed stumps marked centuries after initial felling.
- Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
- Cleared grounds of limbs.
- Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Processed and split firewood using axes and [Equipment].
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
- Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Union High School
West Union, OH05.2000
Skills
- Machine Setups
- Utilizing Hand Tools
- Power Saws
- Documentation
- Worksite Safety
- Personnel Protection
- Tree Trimming
- Chainsaw Operations
- Topping
- Power Tool Usage
- Stump Removal
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Loading and unloading
- Stock Rotation
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Operations
- Stock organization
- Product Sorting
- Motivated Team Player
- Inventory Monitoring
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Shipment Receiving
Timeline
Stocking & Unloading
Wal-Mart Supercenter
2024.01 - 2024.05
Tree Arborist
Thomas' Tree Trimming And Brush Removal
2015.05 - Current
Foreman/Journeyman Climber Trimmer
Asplundh Tree Expert
2007.03 - 2022.08
High School Diploma -
West Union High School
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