Michael Morris
Silver Creek,GA
Summary
As a ISA Certified Utility Arborist with over 12 years of experience in utility arboriculture I have played a part in some key roles. I have more recently spent my time working as a contract arborist working on projects, post circuit inspection and handling customer request tickets under Georgia Power. I have worked for both Distribution and Transmission electrical systems. I have Managed crews as a coordinator, In this role I was responsible for pre-planning, managing crews, and budgeting cost per mile on projects. In this role i have also assembled multiple crews to assist on out of state storm restoration efforts. I love interacting with customers and navigating their questions and concerns. Leadership and reputation has always been at the top of my list.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Arborist
Townsend Tree Service
Cartersville, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Post audit Georgia Power circuits for completion and satisfaction.
- Preform Customer Request tickets to assess and navigate customer concerns.
- Educate customers by providing professional advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Pre and post check new construction projects for completion according to blueprints.
- Preform task to assist during storm restoration efforts such as dispatching and assisting crews.
Coordinator
PowerGrid Services
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Preplanned vegetation maintenance and communicated through customers prior to crews arriving
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
- Managed crews and equipment to be effective on timely vegetation projects.
- Assembled and coordinated vegetation crews to assist with natural disasters and storm relief.
Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Transmission NERC Right Of Way patrols.
- Trained employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Communicate with customers regarding Right Of Way and vegetation maintenance
- Felled and Pruned trees in right of way per ANSI A-300 standards
- Supported emergency response efforts after natural disasters or severe weather events by clearing debris or removing damaged trees efficiently.
Foreman
Trees Unlimited
01.2013 - 09.2019
Education
GED -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GASkills
- ISA Certified Arborist certification
- ISA Utility Specialist
- Knowledge of NERC Standard, FAC 003-4
- Ability to identify local trees and growth rates
- Ability to assemble and organize tree crews for storm restoration efforts
- Knowledge of both Georgia Power Distribution and Transmission systems
- Experience in Contract Arborist and NERC patrol positions
Timeline
Contract Arborist
Townsend Tree Service
10.2023 - Current
Coordinator
PowerGrid Services
04.2023 - 10.2023
Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
09.2019 - 04.2023
Foreman
Trees Unlimited
01.2013 - 09.2019
GED -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College