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EVAN RUSSELL

Arvada,CO

Summary

Hard working and driven professional Arborist looking to continue to grow in the Arboriculture world. History of exceeding company goals while fostering a safe work environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Arbor Operations Manager

Natures Workforce
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Produced tree inventories for large scale commercial properties and provided comprehensive tree care recommendations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new arborists in all aspects of arboriculture to work in compliance with Z133 and A300 standards.

Crew Leader/Local Office Safety Coordinator

Bartlett Tree Experts
10.2022 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for running crews of 2-4 arborists, ensuring all production and safety goals are exceeded
  • Maintains strong client relationships through clear communication to client and Arborist Representative throughout job
  • Ensures all aspects of job are completed according to ANSI A300, Z133, and OSHA standards
  • Advanced skillset in climbing (with and without spurs), rigging, removals, pruning, cabling/bracing, felling, aerial lift operations (bucket truck/spider lift), and crane work
  • Ensured full compliance was maintained in office and on jobsites in accordance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and Z133 Standards as the Local Office Safety Coordinator
  • Developed and taught internal company trainings including EHAP, Climbing and Rigging, and Leadership Development workshops

Arborist Climber/Crew Leader

Taddiken Tree Company
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Ran crews of 2-6 arborists and worked on crews as a lead climber to meet company production goals
  • Helped run morning safety meetings and conduct on the job trainings for new climbers
  • Worked as the primary operator of Taddiken Tree Company's Spider lift (CMC 72 HD+)
  • Worked in all necessary production roles for locally owned tree company as the sole employee
  • Demonstrated strong skill-set in helping company achieve large scale production primarily doing large tree removals

Arborist Climber

Arbor Green Tree Service LLC
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Worked in all necessary production roles for locally owned tree company as the sole employee
  • Demonstrated strong skill-set in helping company achieve large scale production primarily doing large tree removals
  • Worked closely alongside owners to help the company exceed production and revenue goals to expand

Arborist Climber/Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Worked closely alongside owners to help the company exceed production and revenue goals to expand
  • Began Arboriculture career for local Bartlett office in CT
  • Quickly advanced to climber position in 4 Months
  • Took part in specialized training with two other production employees to train future crew leaders for the division, tackling jobs above our skill level with support from an advanced Arborist
  • Advanced to Crew Leader position within 16 months

Education

B.S. - Earth and Environmental Science

CUNY - Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
05.2019

Skills

  • Climbing
  • Rigging
  • Pruning
  • Cabling/Bracing
  • Felling
  • Aerial Lift Operations
  • Crane Assisted Tree Removal
  • Safety Culture Development
  • Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in Setting up and coaching during Arizona Community Tree Councils annual Aerial Rescue Training at the EHAP Rescue station as an in-tree tech/coach
  • Developed and taught professional development training day for Local Office Safety Coordinators in the Southwest division. Workshop focused on adult learning principles to improve trainings taught by attendees
  • Successfully led month long remote project contracted for Liberty Military Housing in Lemoore, CA with a crew of 10 people

Certification

ISA Certified Arborist (WE-14798A)

TCIA Certified Tree Safety Professional (#06262)

TCIA Qualified Trainer (In Progress)

CDL Class B

CPR/First Aid

Colorado DoA Qualified Supervisor (207)




Timeline

Arbor Operations Manager

Natures Workforce
03.2025 - Current

Crew Leader/Local Office Safety Coordinator

Bartlett Tree Experts
10.2022 - 03.2025

Arborist Climber/Crew Leader

Taddiken Tree Company
05.2022 - 10.2022

Arborist Climber

Arbor Green Tree Service LLC
01.2022 - 04.2022

Arborist Climber/Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts
05.2020 - 01.2022

B.S. - Earth and Environmental Science

CUNY - Brooklyn College