Kristen Zimmerman
Auburn,CA.
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
VMI II, Forestry Lead, PGE VPL
Mountain Engineering (MGE)
Folsom, California
09.2020 - 05.2025
- As a VMI II, I performed identification, inspection and evaluation of vegetation along PGE utility lines.
- Patrol to find potential hazards such as trees or brush in contact with power lines.
- Exceptional customer communication.
- Highly trained and dedicated to safe practices.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals.
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT Pacific
Auburn, California
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted utility vegetation management assessments in diverse environments.
- Developed and implemented pruning strategies for tree maintenance near power lines.
- Collaborated with clients to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Utilized GIS software to map vegetation areas and assess potential risks.
Education
Chana High School
Auburn, CASkills
- Vegetation management
- Risk assessment
- Geographic information systems
- Tree pruning strategies
- Storm patrol
- Routine maintenance, defined scope, EVM, Cema
- Forestry
- Lead position, project coordination
- Compliance standards
- Excellent communication
- Microsoft office
- Self-Directed
- First Aid/CPR
- TRAQ experience
Timeline
VMI II, Forestry Lead, PGE VPL
Mountain Engineering (MGE)
09.2020 - 05.2025
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT Pacific
04.2019 - 02.2020
Chana High School