MELISSA F JARVIS
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climber and Pruner
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Queens, USA
10.2017 - Current
- Works throughout the five boroughs cutting away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree
- Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers
- Operates tractors, Heavy duty and dump trucks
- Conducts and uses heavy lifting of parks working equipment
PS1 Supervisor Seasonal (10 Months)
Parks & Recreation Tennis Dist 13 (Central Park)
Manhattan , NY
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Process and manage over 500 customers per shift, ensuring a friendly atmosphere and regulated rules, with smooth and efficient operations in a high-volume environment.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff members to maintain a seamless workflow and meet operational goals.
- Supervise and support staff to ensure that they remain on track and perform their duties effectively.
- Conduct regular meetings to align staff on objectives, updates, and best practices.
- Monitor overall operation to ensure a high standard of customer service, and adherence to organizational policies.
PS1 Supervisor Seasonal
Parks and Recreation Dist 1 Dist4
Manhattan, NY
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervised a team of over 50 staff members across the district, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently, and parks met quality standards.
- Conducted daily inspections to monitor staff performance and ensure parks were clean, safe, and well-maintained, adhering to SLA guidelines and bi-weekly schedules.
- Identified and addressed hazardous materials in parks, ensuring public safety and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Collaborated with the regional manager on urban forestry initiatives, including the planting of new trees in Hell's Kitchen Park.
- Played a key role in improving park conditions and fostering a positive environment for staff and visitors alike.
Climber and Pruner
Davey's
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Conducted projects in Manhattan as a contractor climber
- Determined tree growing conditions, as well as dead or alive trees in natural settings
- Identified several host tree species that the Asian longhorned beetle are attracted to
- Inspected 10 to 15 trees with heights up to 110ft thoroughly on a daily basis
- Ensured safety of myself and others by making sure saddle and rope are properly done
- Correctly read maps in the field to find the correct host trees
Climber and Pruner
Bronx, USA
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Six months working with the Parks and Recreation Department, full-time experience as a climber and pruner or arborist performing all types of tree work required for planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and shrubs including climbing, pruning, bracing, cutting and felling trees and large shrubs and operating manual, power driven and motorized equipment for the performance of these duties
Education
General Equivalency Diploma -
New York State Educational Department
Albany, NY03.2013
Skills
- Climbing
- Operating Chipper
- Operating Bucket Trucks
- Operating Loader Trucks
- Valid NYS Driver's License Class B
- Organizational
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Supervision
- Operations Management
- Problem- Solving and Efficiency
- Technical
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
PS1 Supervisor Seasonal (10 Months)
Parks & Recreation Tennis Dist 13 (Central Park)
05.2023 - 12.2024
PS1 Supervisor Seasonal
Parks and Recreation Dist 1 Dist4
06.2022 - 11.2024
Climber and Pruner
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
10.2017 - Current
Climber and Pruner
Davey's
04.2012 - 10.2012
Climber and Pruner
09.2010 - 09.2011
General Equivalency Diploma -
New York State Educational Department