Jeff Miller
CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI
Summary
Dynamic tree care professional with extensive experience at Canopy To Lawn, excelling in tree climbing and emergency storm response. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and safety awareness. Skilled in forklift operation and material handling, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Tree Climber
Canopy To Lawn
Chippewa Falls, WI
01.2011 - Current
- Oversaw daily business operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Cultivated and sustained robust client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
- Executed removal of deadwood from trees to enhance overall health and mitigate risks to surrounding structures and pedestrians.
- Executed emergency storm response operations, ensuring safe removal of fallen or damaged trees under tight deadlines.
- Facilitated large-scale tree removal projects while prioritizing environmental preservation.
- Executed comprehensive pre-climb inspections of gear and trees to ensure safety and mitigate potential hazards.
- Mastered diverse pruning techniques to enhance healthy growth patterns in maintained trees.
- Operated specialized equipment to enhance tree climbing efficiency and improve job completion rates.
Laborer
Chippewa Valley Insulation
Altoona, WI
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated insulation installation tools efficiently to ensure quality work and adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, maintaining organized workspaces for optimal productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to execute insulation projects, enhancing workflow and project completion times.
- Conducted routine inspections of installed insulation for consistency and compliance with specifications.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used a fork lift
Tree Climber
Justice Tree Service
Oliver Springs, TN
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Executed emergency storm response operations, ensuring safe removal of fallen or damaged trees under tight deadlines.
- Facilitated team productivity by establishing clear communication and coordination during tree maintenance operations.
- Enhanced tree climbing efficiency through the implementation of rigorous safety protocols and techniques.
- Climbed trees using safety harnesses and climbing gear to perform tree trimming and removal.
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for efficient tree maintenance and removal projects.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify hazards and plan safe work procedures.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring optimal functionality for daily operations.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and operational techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex tree care tasks efficiently and safely.
- Efficiently removed deadwood from trees to promote overall health and prevent potential hazards to nearby structures.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication and coordination during tree maintenance tasks.
- Improved tree climbing efficiency by implementing proper safety protocols and techniques.
Construction Worker
R-Tews
Altoona, WI
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Operated heavy machinery and tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines and safety standards were met.
- Assisted in the installation of structural frameworks, enhancing overall project integrity.
- Used a forklift to unload supplies.
Water Care Service Technician / Installer
Gibbon's Watercare
Altoona, WI
02.1996 - 09.2019
- Diagnosed and repaired water treatment systems, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, enhancing reliability and extending service life.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, improving overall service response times.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies, facilitating timely procurement to support operations.
- Developed customer relationships through effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction with services provided.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
- Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.
- Used Forklift
Education
Certification - Forklift
Osha Forklift Certification
Online07-2024
Certification - Arborist
Penn State
Centre County, PA05-2022
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- General laborer
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Problem-solving
- OSHA certification
- Tree climber
- Tree trimming
Timeline
Laborer
Chippewa Valley Insulation
01.2025 - 03.2026
Tree Climber
Justice Tree Service
11.2021 - 12.2024
Construction Worker
R-Tews
11.2020 - 10.2021
Owner/Tree Climber
Canopy To Lawn
01.2011 - Current
Water Care Service Technician / Installer
Gibbon's Watercare
02.1996 - 09.2019
Certification - Forklift
Osha Forklift Certification
Certification - Arborist
Penn State