Kris Hylton
Midway,WV
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Nelson Tree Service, adept in supervising diverse teams and ensuring project completion within budget and safety standards. Expert in equipment operation and crew management, I excel in fostering efficiency and customer satisfaction. My approach emphasizes safety enforcement and strategic project planning, achieving significant operational improvements. Attentive General Foreman with expertise in coordinating supplies, understanding project requirements and training new team members. Hardworking and reliable problem-solver with good organizational and communication abilities. Productive individual well-versed in placing material orders and inspecting completed work.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Forman
Nelson Tree Service
10.2014 - 09.2023
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
Owner/Operator
H&H Tree Service
07.2001 - 10.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Foreman/Lineman Foreman
S&F Communication
01.1995 - 07.2001
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Enforced strict compliance with OSHA standards among crew members, maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Coal City, WV05.1994
Skills
- Leading teams
- Equipment Operation
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Crew Management
- Safety enforcement
- Project Planning
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
General Forman
Nelson Tree Service
10.2014 - 09.2023
Owner/Operator
H&H Tree Service
07.2001 - 10.2014
Foreman/Lineman Foreman
S&F Communication
01.1995 - 07.2001
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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