Kent Greene
Accokeek
Summary
With a proven track record at Casey Trees, I excel in tree planting and fostering team growth, demonstrating expertise in job site management and volunteer coordination. My leadership in urban forestry projects showcases a commitment to the urban forest and community engagement, leveraging GIS technology for efficient project tracking and execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Accokeek Arborist
01.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess tree-related needs and propose solutions.
- Checked with local municipalities to ensure required permitting was attained for tree-related projects.
- Ensured organized bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Climbed at Heights up to 100' using SRS and MRS method to perform aerial tree work.
Urban Forestry Foreman
Casey Trees
05.2021 - Current
- Checked equipment to ensure proper functionality and repaired or maintained as needed.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with project contract requirements.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Led native garden installation and maintenance projects.
- Conducted performance reviews for Crew Chief and Crew members.
- Operated DOT regulated trucks and trailers.
- Created weekly crew schedules.
- Assisted in data collection as needed for grant-related reporting.
- Managed fee-for-service requests, scheduling, and billing for tree pruning or site preparation projects.
Urban Forestry Crew Chief
Casey Trees
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Led small crews (1-4 people)to complete tree installation projects.
- Wrote daily reports to record daily project progress.
- Assisted Foreman and Manager with tree procurement, data-logging, and monitoring tree quality at the time of procurement and installation
- Led field-team contributions for community-volunteer tree planting events and student tree planting events
- Used GIS applications to record tree maintenance tasks performed
- Operated truck and trailer, small handheld machinery, and mid-sized excavating equipment
Urban Forestry Crew Member
Casey Trees
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Installed and maintained trees in the urban environment in and around Washington DC.
- Engaged with the public to create enthusiasm for urban trees.
- Educated residents, children, and others about the importance and impact of trees in urban spaces.
- Assisted Urban Forestry Crew Chiefs, Foreman, and Foresters to ensure high quality tree installations and related projects were completed efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Univerity of Maryland, University College
Adelphi, MD12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05-2018
Skills
- Tree planting
- Tree pruning
- Job site management
- Tree climbing
- Worksite safety
- Project estimation and bidding
- Crew scheduling
- Volunteer management
- GIS applications experience
Certification
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Maryland Licensed Tree Expert (In progress)
Timeline
Owner
Accokeek Arborist
01.2023 - Current
Urban Forestry Foreman
Casey Trees
05.2021 - Current
Urban Forestry Crew Chief
Casey Trees
08.2020 - 04.2021
Urban Forestry Crew Member
Casey Trees
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Univerity of Maryland, University College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Prince George's Community College
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