Joshua Cloud
Dunnellon,FL
Summary
Safety professional with strong background in hazard assessment, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering consistent results. Adept at identifying potential safety issues and implementing effective solutions. Reliable in adapting to changing needs, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency.Excels in training and developing personnel for optimal performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
S.E.T Safety Supervisor
Wright Tree Service
Florida
03.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with management to ensure implementation of safety protocols are followed at all times.
- Implemented hazard control measures to reduce risk of injury.
- Monitored job sites for unsafe conditions and practices and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided support during investigations into workplace incidents or accidents.
- Provided safety orientations, training and education to employees.
- Created detailed reports on safety issues in the field and corrective actions taken pertaining to the issues.
- Worked closely with utility customers, delivering trainings and safety presentations.
- Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
- Conducted trainings in a multi-cultural environment involving English and Spanish
General Foreperson
Wright Tree Service
Florida
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Resourcefully handles oversight of complex issues governing construction site safety, productivity, and effectiveness
- Delivers critical assistance to utility provider regarding progress, workforce management and equipment use
- All completion of work done on or before compliance date
- Maintains equipment maintenance in compliance with D.O.T regulations and safe operations
- Leads a group of line clearance arborists with great morale, communication and teamwork
- Completed Wright Tree Service General Foreperson Training School in January 2022 Instructed by Phillip Kelley Certified Instructor for Tree Worker/Climber specialist
- Ability to read and run out energized circuit maps and knowledge of line construction
- Currently holds a valid CDL class B with air brakes, Pesticide Applicators License, and Certified in CPR and First Aid
Foreperson
Wright Tree Service
Florida
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Operated 70' forestry truck, created a safe work environment with zero incidents while maintaining clearance for energized power lines
- Provided hands on training of pruning, rigging, climbing, and aerial bucket operations
- Performed major storm work, attended safety committee meetings, and held all required certifications (pesticide applicator license, CDL class B with air brakes, CPR and first aid certified)
Groundman - Journeyman
Wright Tree Service
Florida
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Obtained knowledge on the industry and safe practice in chipping, pruning, climbing, rigging, chainsaw use, and aerial bucket lift operations
- Attended safety committee meetings and performed major storm work
- Gained knowledge in line construction and circuit maps
Regional Manager
Steak N Shake
Champaign, IL
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Lead operations for multiple high volume stores, worked with lower level managers and HR in performing hiring and separation
- Conducted interviews for ground level to management employees
- Did financial reports, inventory variances, projected product usage, scheduling events and working with advertising
- Held conference calls on strategy and work progress
- Training on company software programs
- Worked with Health Department to stay in compliance with health regulations
- Held all required certifications and licenses to actively perform work duties
General Manager
Steak N Shake
Champaign, IL
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Lead the operations of a high volume store, performed training for the company
- Performed scheduling, separation and hiring, inventory variances, banking, repairing and maintained clean and working equipment
- Held all required Certifications by the company and health department regulations
- Allocated bottom line profits for the region and the company with high standards and outstanding customer service
Education
G.E.D -
Parkland College
IL05-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Effective Team Leader
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Incident Investigation
- Safety audits
- Safety training development
- Personal protective equipment
- Staff training and mentoring
- Site evaluation
- Workplace inspections
- Meeting participation
- Company policy compliance
- Root-cause analysis
- Strong Relationship with Utility Customers
- Attention to detail
- Hazard identification
- Critical thinking
- Team building
Certification
- PPE Competent Person (Equipment Inspection) Issued By: PETZL Technical Institute 2024
- ISA-Certified Arborist (in progress)
- Certified Treecare Safety Professional (in progress)
Timeline
S.E.T Safety Supervisor
Wright Tree Service
03.2023 - Current
General Foreperson
Wright Tree Service
10.2021 - 03.2023
Foreperson
Wright Tree Service
04.2019 - 10.2021
Groundman - Journeyman
Wright Tree Service
01.2016 - 04.2019
Regional Manager
Steak N Shake
03.2013 - 02.2014
General Manager
Steak N Shake
01.2012 - 02.2013
G.E.D -
Parkland College