Michael White
Moosup,CT
Summary
Dynamic Lead Foreman at Lewis Tree Service with a proven track record in project management and crew leadership. Expert in safety protocols and effective communication, fostering strong client relationships that drive repeat business. Skilled in scheduling coordination and employee training, enhancing team productivity and ensuring timely project completion.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Foreman
Lewis Tree Service
01.2006 - Current
- Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors for seamless integration of materials and services into projects.
- Streamlined project scheduling through effective time management strategies, ensuring on-time completion of tasks.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to diagnose malfunctions.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined key milestones, objectives, and timelines for efficient execution of tasks.
- Improved communication between team members through regular meetings and updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Established strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and transparency, resulting in repeat business opportunities.
- Maintained safe working environments by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, reducing workplace injuries.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, enhancing their skills and increasing overall productivity.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Lead Foreman
D And D Tree Service
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative climbing programs and workshops, increasing the company''s offerings and revenue streams.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in a high rate of repeat business and referrals.
- Enhanced climbing safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Climbed trees using climbing hooks, belts or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
- Used chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears and clippers.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the climbing area, minimizing accidents and injuries among clients.
- Cut dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
Climber / Foreman
Ocean State Tree Service
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Contributed to the development of marketing materials highlighting gym features, services, and special promotions to attract new clientele.
- Organized team-building activities using climbing exercises to foster camaraderie among corporate groups or event attendees.
- Enhanced climbing safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Assisted in route setting for various skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all gym users while maintaining safety standards.
- Cut dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Used chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears and clippers.
- Promoted physical fitness and mental resilience through tailored training programs for climbers of all skill levels.
- Climbed trees using climbing hooks, belts or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
- Cabled, braced, tied, bolted, staked and guyed trees and branches to provide support.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Education
Diploma -
Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket, RI06.1997
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Customer relations
- Site inspection
- Task delegation
- Safety protocols
- Scheduling coordination
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Planning and scheduling
- Decision-making
- Equipment operation
- Employee training
- Project leadership
- Staff management
- Crew supervision
- Project deadlines
- Performance monitoring
- Project management
- Business management
Timeline
Lead Foreman
Lewis Tree Service
01.2006 - Current
Lead Foreman
D And D Tree Service
01.2004 - 01.2006
Climber / Foreman
Ocean State Tree Service
04.2002 - 04.2004
Diploma -
Woonsocket High School