Jimmy Stein
Utility Vegetation Management Arborist; M.S., ISA Certified Arborist
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Customer contact-focused professional Arborist and Agronomist with successful 25 plus-year combined careers in the agricultural research and utility vegetation management industry. Committed Graduate Safety Professional pursuing Safety Management opportunities to utilize 20+ years of diverse industry experiences to enhance the establishment and fostering of a true Safety culture by all employees in the organization. Bringing in-depth understanding of risk analysis and hazard identification. Adaptable and resourceful with an aptitude for program management and implementation techniques for worker participation in the organizational safety initiatives.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Utility Vegetation Management Technician
Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Kent, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Work with Oklahoma Gas & Electric to address its forestry needs.
- Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations.
- Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation.
- Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property.
- Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
- Coordinate work tasks with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews
- Provide supplemental jobsite hazard identification and worker safety oversight for various tree vendor's utility line clearance crews when present on their work sites.
Program Manager and Sr. Research Associate
Noble Research Institute, LLC
Ardmore, Oklahoma
05.2007 - 07.2021
- Directed, guided and delegated tasks to individuals and teams, developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.
- Achieved project objectives by troubleshooting experiments and testing practical and creative solutions.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using MS Excel, distributing to appropriate stakeholders.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Led research team of 1-3 Research Assistants and Research Technicians on agricultural crop, soil and biological research projects and successfully met all key milestones.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding forage agronomy, cultivar development and grazing systems research.
Owner/Operator
Greenscapes Turf & Ornamental Care
Alva, OK
07.1997 - 04.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels approximately 7% per year.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal turf and ornamental pest control programs and maintenance solutions.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports with Quickbooks software.
- Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
Sales Manager, Precision Agriculture Services
Agri-Coop
Holdredge, NE
07.1996 - 06.1997
- Supervised a sales team of seven agricultural crop advisors, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
- Pushed revenue from Precision Application Services for agricultural crop production inputs to new annual levels.
Variety Trial Coordinator, Eastern USA
BHN Research, Inc.
Bonita Springs, FL
03.1995 - 06.1996
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Gathered, processed and summarized trial production and evaluation results.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Vegetable Seed Technical Services Rep., SE USA
Asgrow Seed Company, Inc.
Kalamazoo,, MI
08.1988 - 05.1994
- Consulted with plant breeders, seed product managers and sales departments to manage marketing initiatives promoting producer use of proprietary fresh market vegetable hybrids and varieties.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Planned and implemented comparative variety evaluation production trials to assess market conditions and evaluated results to enhance marketing campaigns and product fit.
- Provided research and development on over thirteen vegetable species' products to showcase features and benefits, and retain customers.
Sales Representative I & II, So. Central USA
Asgrow Seed Company, Vegetable Division
Kalamazoo, MI
03.1984 - 06.1988
- Built strong rapport with clients by understanding needs and clearly explaining products.
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Pursued minimum of 25 new and existing sales calls and leads each week in the assigned six-state territory.
- Devised and implemented product strategies for filling market gaps and driving consistent sales.
- Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
- Provided sales consultations on features and competitive market fit of proprietary vegetable hybrids and varieties.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK 08.2014 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Agronomy, Soil Fertility
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 01.1981 - 07.1983
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy, Business
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 08.1977 - 05.1981
Skills
Research and analysis
Affiliations
- International Society of Arboriculture
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- American Society of Agronomy
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Certification
Forklift Operator Training - 2018-2025
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Certified Pesticide Applicator, OkDAFF-Cats. 3A, 6, & 10
12-2024
ISA Certified Arborist - MW 6380A; exp. 06/2026
06-2023
CPR/AED/First Aid Responder Certification - 2022-24
07-2022
Utility Vegetation Management Technician
Davey Resource Group, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
OSHA 30 Certification, General Industry
04-2021
Graduate Safety Professional (GSP), BCSP
01-2020
Forklift Operator Training - 2018-2025
03-2018
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
08.2014 - 12.2019
Program Manager and Sr. Research Associate
Noble Research Institute, LLC
05.2007 - 07.2021
Owner/Operator
Greenscapes Turf & Ornamental Care
07.1997 - 04.2007
Sales Manager, Precision Agriculture Services
Agri-Coop
07.1996 - 06.1997
Variety Trial Coordinator, Eastern USA
BHN Research, Inc.
03.1995 - 06.1996
Vegetable Seed Technical Services Rep., SE USA
Asgrow Seed Company, Inc.
08.1988 - 05.1994
Sales Representative I & II, So. Central USA
Asgrow Seed Company, Vegetable Division
03.1984 - 06.1988
Master of Science - Agronomy, Soil Fertility
Oklahoma State University
01.1981 - 07.1983
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy, Business
Oklahoma State University
08.1977 - 05.1981
Hobbies: Gardening and Woodworking
Greenhouse and field culture of vegetables for use by family and friends. Woodworking projects for function and gift-giving.
Hobbies: Gardening and Woodworking
Greenhouse and field culture of vegetables for use by family and friends. Woodworking projects for function and gift-giving.
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