Patrick McCann
Milton,IN
Summary
Accomplished Utility and Urban Forestry Manager with a 15-year track record of delivering results-driven solutions in both public and private sectors. Expertise in Utility Forestry Management, applying Best Management Practices to achieve environmentally responsible outcomes. Proven strengths in problem-solving, team leadership, project management, and timely execution. Committed to practical, substance-over-style leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
SugarCreek Packing Co.
02.2023 - Current
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, inspecting inbound shipments for accuracy and condition upon arrival.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
Estimator/Project Manager
Fields Tree Service
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Led and optimized tree crew operations and office management, enhancing daily operational efficiency
- Delivered precise and competitive estimates, fostering strong client relationships and securing repeat business
- Orchestrated team efforts and project schedules, ensuring timely completion, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Utility Arborist / Area Manager
Plant Growth Management Systems
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Strategically planned and managed subcontractor work along utility rights-of-way, ensuring compliance with local electric municipality standards
- Conducted thorough inspections of right-of-ways, ensuring adherence to NERC, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and local utility regulations
- Supervised contractor work, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance with ANSI A300, ANSI Z133.1, and NESC standards
- Expertly managed budgets for multiple utility tree programs, utilizing GIS and electric grid mapping systems for effective planning.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Identified and tended to tree diseases.
- Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
- Educated clients on proper watering techniques, leading to healthier trees with fewer instances of drought stress or overwatering issues.
- Preserved tree structural integrity with proper pruning techniques, promoting healthy growth patterns.
- Enhanced tree health by identifying and treating various diseases and pest infestations.
Arborist / Production Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Served as a key liaison with property owners, effectively communicating planned tree and vegetation work
- Resolved complex complaints related to vegetation management, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Coordinated daily tasks and schedules, collaborating with customers, crews, subcontractors, and utilities for seamless operations
- Trained and mentored new employees, instilling best practices and safety protocols.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
Education
Utility Arborist Certification -
Office of Indiana State Chemist
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK01.1998
Skills
- Utility Forestry Management
- Project Management & Estimation
- GIS & Microsoft Office
- Budget Management & Strategic Planning
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Business Management
- Leadership & Personnel Supervision
- Active Listening & Customer Service
- Data Collection & Research
- Safety & Compliance Standards (ANSI A300, NESC, etc)
- Equipment Operation (mowers, trimmers, heavy machinery)
- Sales & Negotiation
Additional Information
U.S. Navy, 01/01/98, 12/31/99, General with Honors
Certifications and Assessments
- Active Listening, Expert
- Project Timeline Management, Proficient
- Customer Focus & Orientation, Proficient
- Basic Maintenance and Repair, Highly Proficient
- Security Guard Skills, Highly Proficient
- HR: Compensation & Benefits, Proficient
- Sales Skills, Proficient
- Outside Sales, Highly Proficient
Timeline
Material Handler
SugarCreek Packing Co.
02.2023 - Current
Estimator/Project Manager
Fields Tree Service
04.2021 - 02.2023
Utility Arborist / Area Manager
Plant Growth Management Systems
01.2012 - 01.2021
Arborist / Production Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
01.2007 - 01.2012
Utility Arborist Certification -
Office of Indiana State Chemist
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
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