Matthew Smith
Titusville,FL
Summary
Skilled Tree Care Operations Manager with expertise in crew scheduling and site planning. Enforces safety protocols during climbing and cutting operations, ensuring regulatory compliance. Utilizes rigging techniques for efficient tree removal and maintenance, coordinating effectively with ground crews. Operates heavy equipment, including bucket trucks and stump grinders, to enhance project efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Treesmith LLC
Titusville, FL
04.2005 - Current
- Directed daily tree care operations for Treesmith LLC client properties.
- Oversaw crew scheduling, site planning, and work assignments.
- Consulted with clients about tree removal, pruning, and maintenance needs.
- Coordinated equipment use, truck readiness, and tool maintenance.
- Enforced safety practices during climbing, cutting, and cleanup work.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Climbed trees safely for residential and commercial tree care projects.
- Removed limbs using ropes, chainsaws, and rigging equipment.
- Installed climbing gear, harnesses, and protective equipment before work.
- Communicated with ground crew during pruning and removal operations.
- Established safety barriers around work sites to protect public. around homes, roads, and job sites.
- Operated bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy equipment.
- Ascended to desired height in tree by utilizing proper techniques and strategies.
- Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
- Secured ropes and harnesses prior to beginning climb.
- Checked all surrounding areas before commencing any job activities to ensure public safety.
Education
Indian River Academy
Rockledge, FLSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Brevard Community College
Titusville, FLTree Risk Assessment Qualification
International Society of Arboriculture
Skills
- Tree climbing
- Tree rigging
- Chainsaw operation
- Rope systems
- Aerial rescue
- Bucket truck operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Job site safety
- Hazard awareness
- Spatial awareness
- Load calculation
- Climbing gear
- Aerial platforms
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Time optimization
- Climbing skills
Certification
- ISA certified Arborist
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
- EHAP Certification
- Class A CDL
Timeline
Owner
Treesmith LLC
04.2005 - Current
Indian River Academy
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Brevard Community College
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
International Society of Arboriculture