Maria Mazzola
Staten Island
Summary
Proficient Arborist with strong skills in tree pruning, plant health care, and disease diagnosis. Committed to enhancing urban landscapes through effective pest management and team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Arborist
Davey Tree Expert Co
Morris Plains
02.2024 - Current
- Pruned trees to promote healthy growth and enhance aesthetics.
- Assisted in conducting tree health assessments and identifying diseases.
- Operated equipment such as chainsaws and chippers safely and efficiently.
- Conducted air spade treatments to the root flare of effected trees and removed problems beneath the soil such as girdling roots and root mats
- Performed stump grinding on decaying or undesirable stumps
- Assisted in landscaping jobs such as tree planting as well as aesthetic planting including small shrubs and grasses to improve the overall look of a clients garden beds
- Performed plant health care on clients trees and shrubs to defend against pests and diseases. This includes fungicides, pesticides , anti-desiccants , soil drenches, and fertilizations.
- Applied mulch around newly planted trees to help retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
- Utilized climbing techniques and aerial lifts to access and treat high tree canopies.
- Maintained tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and climbing gear, ensuring operational safety.
- Installed braces, cables and stakes to support tree growth.
- Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
Plant Health Care Technician
SavATree
Mountainside
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated spray rigs and performed pesticide and fungicide applications
- Performed fertilizations on trees and shrubs
- Applied wildlife deterrent such as deer repellent including sprays and high pitched frequency systems
- Performed Emerald Ash Borer treatments to susceptible and already effected trees
- Applied soil drenches to the base of trees as well as trunk injections for Beech Leaf Disease
- Assisted in diagnosing tree health issues through visual inspections and assessments.
- Educated clients on proper tree maintenance and environmental best practices.
Education
Certified Arborist - Arboriculture
International Society Of Arboriculture
12.2024 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kean University
Union, NJ 08.2016 - 06.2022
Skills
- Tree pruning
- Plant health care
- Disease diagnosis
- Equipment operation
- Soil treatment
- Landscape maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Pest management
- Pruning techniques
- Tree biology
- Storm damage cleanup
- Tree identification
- Stump grinding
- Tree risk assessment
- Root management
- Tree climbing
- Cabling and bracing
- Tree planting
- Safe pesticide usage
- Power tool usage
- Proper pesticide application
- Aerial lift operation
- Tree trimming
- Tree removal
- Insect identification
- Tree transplanting
- Chain saw operation
Timeline
Certified Arborist - Arboriculture
International Society Of Arboriculture
12.2024 - 11.2025
Arborist
Davey Tree Expert Co
02.2024 - Current
Plant Health Care Technician
SavATree
06.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kean University
08.2016 - 06.2022