Gary Dodrill
Craigsville
Summary
Dedicated Arborist specializing in complex tree removals and staff training. Enhanced team efficiency and client satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. Seeking to complete a degree in education and embark on a new professional journey.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Arborist
Townsend Tree Service
Muncie, IN
08.2015 - 06.2026
- Operated aerial lifts and chainsaws to perform precise tree removals and pruning tasks.
- Trained junior arborists on safety protocols, equipment usage, and industry best practices.
- Led team projects involving complex tree removals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on complex tree projects, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
- Increased customer satisfaction with professional communication and a high level of arboriculture knowledge.
- Reduced property damage risks through strategic tree removals and preventative maintenance.
- Utilized specialized equipment for safe and efficient tree work, reducing job completion times.
- Improved tree health by performing proper pruning and trimming techniques.
- Managed crews efficiently during emergency storm response situations, minimizing downtime between assignments.
- Maintained necessary certifications and licenses, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- 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.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nicholas County High School
Summersville, WVSkills
- Chainsaw operation
- Tree removal
- Tree trimming
- Tree climbing
- Pruning techniques
- Storm damage repair
- Urban forestry
- Tree identification
- Aerial lift operation
- Arborist equipment maintenance
- Brush chipping
- Public safety
- Collaborative efforts
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Public safety
- Task prioritization
- Decision-making
- Dependable work ethic
- Client engagement
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Self-Self-motivation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Performance tracking
- Professionalism
- Relationship management
- Process optimization
Timeline
Tree Arborist
Townsend Tree Service
08.2015 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Nicholas County High School