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Jesse Drost

Charlevoix,MI

Summary

Experienced climber-tree pruning,trimming and removals. Strong knowledge in knots,rigging and felling technics. Run and maintains chippers,skid steers, excavators and chainsaws. Able to drive and back up trucks/trailers box truck/chipper. General knowledge in construction, landscaping, mechanics, logging, wildland fire fighting, fire mitigation, pile burning, tree hazard assessment, storm clean up ect.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Charlevoix Cottage Care Llc
03.2017 - Current
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Spring/Fall cleanups on lawns and yard areas.
  • Tree trimming and removals.
  • Stack and haul brush to truck and trailers.
  • Run and operate chainsaws.
  • Build brush piles to burn come fall.

Climber

Anson Tree Service
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Removed deadwood and hazard branches from trees.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees.
  • Operated box truck and chipper.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges for appearance and health.
  • Able to climb on gaffs, single rope and double rope.
  • Full tree removals
  • Operate and maintain climbing gear, rigging equipment,chainsaws, trucks and trailers.

Arborist

Sava Tree
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Felled trees to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Operate mini skid steers to haul brush and feed chippers.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs using safety measure.
  • Knowledge of knots for rigging and climbing.


Crew Lead

Alpine Forestry Utah
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Oversaw fire mitigation, tree removals, pruning and trimming jobs by leading by example.
  • Collected Pine cones for the USFS in Oregon by climbing SRT and DRT systems in Ponderosa Pines

Fishing Sales Associate

Bass Pro Shops
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Implemented a loyalty program that rewarded repeat customers, encouraging ongoing patronage at the store.
  • Conducted engaging in-store workshops on various fishing topics.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Ground Crew Worker

Music City Tree Inc
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Reduced safety risks with timely removal of hazardous trees and limbs.
  • Operated heavy machinery, such as bucket trucks and wood chippers, ensuring safe and effective job execution.
  • Facilitated storm cleanup efforts following severe weather events, removing fallen trees efficiently while minimizing further damage.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure safe working conditions during tree maintenance tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlevoix High School
Charlevoix, MI
05-2012

Skills

  • Tree Climbing (srt,drt,and spur)
  • Tree Felling (bucking and limbing)
  • Rigging and winching
  • Proper pruning/trimming
  • Operate, sharpen and maintain chainsaws
  • Equipment operator (mini excavators, skid steers)
  • Attention to detail
  • Job site clean up
  • Safe vehicle operation
  • Basic carpentry
  • Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Climber

Anson Tree Service
07.2025 - 08.2025

Arborist

Sava Tree
04.2025 - 07.2025

Crew Lead

Alpine Forestry Utah
08.2023 - 12.2024

Fishing Sales Associate

Bass Pro Shops
02.2022 - 12.2022

Ground Crew Worker

Music City Tree Inc
03.2021 - 11.2021

Laborer

Charlevoix Cottage Care Llc
03.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Charlevoix High School

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