Nick Powell
Summary
Hardworking and passionate worker with strong organizational skills. Puts care and effort into jobs to make sure they get done. Eager to learn new skills and works well with others or independently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Health Care Technician and Arborist Climber/Groundsman
Bartlett Tree Experts
09.2022 - Current
- Identified plants and monitored for diseases or pests
- Applied pesticides and fungicides systemically in the soil, or by spraying foliage
- Fertilized trees and shrubs systemically through the soil
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Climbed trees to perform pruning or removal duties
- Pruned a variety of trees, aesthetically or constructively
Assistant Property Manager
Church and Schoolhouse LLC
01.2010 - Current
- Managed properties in San Francisco and Mendocino Counties (CA)
- Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
- Removed invasive or irritating species such as, poison oak and blackberry bushes
- Installed and maintained water irrigation
- Performed plumbing duties and other small jobs
Capstone Thesis Project
Sonoma State University
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted independent research on bird populations within the Sonoma State University (SSU) campus
- Created “Bird Map” of SSU campus, plotted locations and habitat of different species of bird
- Developed project management skills
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Restoration Technician Internship
The Laguna De Santa Rosa
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Assembled irrigation lines and surveyed vernal pools
- Maintained wetland ecosystems
- Operated machinery such as weed whackers and heavy industrial mowers
- Repaired machinery if broken
- Learned to improvise in the field, due to variables out of our control
Martin de Porres House of Hospitality
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Volunteered for Martin de Porres House of Hospitality (soup kitchen) for two years
- Helped serve lunch to homeless men and women around the area
- Learned community values and cooperation skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Environment and Planning
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Work Dedication
- Chemical Preparation and Mixing
- Tree Removal
- Quick Learner
- Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop
- Basic plumbing and electrical
- Hard Working
- Equipment Maintenance
- Environmental Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Fertilizer Application
- Pruning Skills
- Power Tool Operation
Timeline
Plant Health Care Technician and Arborist Climber/Groundsman
Bartlett Tree Experts
09.2022 - Current
Capstone Thesis Project
Sonoma State University
08.2019 - 05.2020
Restoration Technician Internship
The Laguna De Santa Rosa
01.2019 - 07.2019
Martin de Porres House of Hospitality
01.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Property Manager
Church and Schoolhouse LLC
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Environment and Planning
Sonoma State University
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