Michael Knox
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual looking to extend 3-years of field experience into the Arboriculture and Vegetation Management Industry. Hardworking individual skillful in wilderness and environmental conservation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
04.2023 - 12.2023
- CEMA Project second patrol of routine inspections to evaluate accuracy on listing
- Central coast observations of pre-inspectors
Consulting Utility Forester III
Atlas Field Service
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Audited tree contractors' work for compliance with utility specifications
- Evaluated health of trees in relation to power lines
- Prescribed tree work for unhealthy trees
- Worked with tree crews and PG&E employees to ensure public safety
- Worked independently in rural and urban areas
Utility Forester
EPA Contractor - CSU Fire Complex
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Fire response for CSU Complex Fire
- Evaluated safety of burned trees in remote areas of Santa Cruz and Fresno Counties
- Member of initial group locating each burned structure and determining work safety
- Worked 80 hour weeks, 6 days per week remotely
Utility Forester
Davey Resource Group
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved vegetation management by conducting thorough field inspections and identifying hazardous trees.
- Fire response.
Carpenter
Susan Korte Construction
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Demolition and rebuild of house
- Flooring and framing
- Roofing and sheetrock
Education
Wilderness Conservation Diploma - Environmental Conservation
Alderleaf Wilderness College
Monroe, WA06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Small Business Management
University of Montana
Dillon, MT06.2015
High School Diploma -
Logan River Academy
Logan, UT06.2008
Skills
- Knowledge of environmental conservation and sustainability
- Knowledge of plant identification
- Experience working with fire victims in CA
- Experience with inspection of safety of trees in proximity to facilities and power lines
- Effective worker in fast paced environments
- Confident and effective working independently in the field
- Professional and poised working with clients, co-workers and management
- Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects on time
- Self motivated working well in groups as well as independently
- Committed to superior customer service
Timeline
Vegetation Management Inspector
Davey Resource Group
04.2023 - 12.2023
Consulting Utility Forester III
Atlas Field Service
01.2021 - 08.2022
Utility Forester
EPA Contractor - CSU Fire Complex
10.2020 - 01.2021
Utility Forester
Davey Resource Group
09.2020 - 01.2021
Carpenter
Susan Korte Construction
07.2019 - 04.2020
Wilderness Conservation Diploma - Environmental Conservation
Alderleaf Wilderness College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Small Business Management
University of Montana
High School Diploma -
Logan River Academy
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