Reliable Arborist offering 20+ years of experience in landscaping and tree care. Highly competent in identifying and treating a wide range of tree and plant diseases. Known for strong attention to detail and thoroughness in plant care, maintenance and trimming.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Arborist /General Manager
All State Tree & Lawn
03.2017 - Current
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
Identified and tended to tree diseases.
Cleared grounds of limbs, snow and trash.
Supported landscaping operations in various locations using design and functionality as paramount principles.
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.
Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.
Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
Designed tree care programs to treat and resolve insect and tree fungus problems on customer properties .Ordering of all supplies for daily operations. Knowledge of real green and arbor gold systems
.manage lawn fertilization division. sold over $275,000 in tree work in 2023. sold over $200,000 in new tree care and lawn applications. oversee 550 customer properties.
Ground Man, Tree Climber, Spray Tech, Lawn Tech
Westside Forestry Services
03.1999 - 03.2017
Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth, and improving appearance.
Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost, and amendments.
Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
Started as a ground man, promoted to climber, became a tree spray tech and lawn tech,
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayshore High School
Bradenton, FL
05.1991
Skills
Trimming and Pruning
Turf Management
Product Specifications
Proper Pesticide Application
Tree Care
Plant Care
Critical Thinking
Customer Satisfaction
Chainsaw Operations
Material Inventory
Plant Biology
Foliage Removal
Disease Identification
Stump Removal
Brush Chipping
Topping
Reshaping
Certified Arborist ISA License Number MI-4431A
Certified Michigan Pesticide Applicator in 3a, 3b, 6, 7a, 7,f license number C007120614
certificate in integrated pest management by the state of michigan