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Robert Whitt

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Vegetation Management Inspector

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Vegetation Management Inspector

Davey Resource Group
01.2023 - Current
  • Completed all web-based training for VMI work
  • Trained on routine VMI scope
  • February started work in the field for Davey resource group
  • March initiated training and performs training at daily meetings
  • April train 27 new personnel for routine inspections in the field
  • June began working with the Refusal department.

Vegetation Management Inspector

Sierra Forestry Consulting LLC
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • PG&E Enhanced Vegetation Management Test
  • Sexual Harassment/Abusive Conduct Training
  • VMI Field Training
  • Company Vehicle Training
  • Field Safety/Training
  • Patrol for hazardous trees
  • Perform identification, inspection and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews
  • Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
  • Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers

Owner

Clean Air Lawn Care Sonoma LLC
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Founded and managed [Type] business, growing revenue to $[Amount] in first year
  • Certified California Applicator’s License
  • Commercial success with large clients (Walmart,Hanford Arc)
  • Soil Knowledge/Lawn Care/Fertilizers
  • Irrigation Design & Install (46 completed systems)
  • Certified QWEL Quality Water Landscaper
  • Various business practices Quickbooks/scheduling/estimating jobs/quality control
  • Safety Protocol
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Established foundational processes for business operations
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs

Superintendent

Hanford Applied Restoration and Conservation, Inc
08.2005 - 10.2011

Superintendent of multiple construction projects, including:

  • Wetland restoration
  • Stream restoration
  • Re-vegetation
  • Site work
  • Utilities
  • Drainage
  • Concrete structures
  • Coordinate and direct personnel and subcontractors, and material delivery
  • Interpret plans and specifications
  • Works directly with project inspectors, surveyors and engineers.

Crew Leader

Trader Joe's
01.2002 - 08.2004
  • Processing inventory received nightly
  • Leading staff
  • Overseeing customer service
  • Oversee ordering
  • Security
  • Rotate merchandise
  • Assist in processing disciplinary action
  • Operate store closing and opening.

Engineering Assistant

United States Navy USS DENVER, LPD
12.1985 - 12.1989
  • Operated, maintained and repaired all engine room equipment, consisting of pumps, water distillers, generators, LPAC, condensers and piping
  • Maintained potable water systems on ships including performing bacteria and chlorine testing, and maintenance of water tanks.

Education

Engineering - Engineer

US Navy Propulsion Engineering School
Great Lakes, IL
12.1989

Woodhaven High School
1985

Skills

  • Dimensional Drawings
  • Editing Documents
  • Report Generation
  • Punch Lists
  • Site Layout
  • Tube Heat Exchanger
  • Project Management
  • Special Requirements
  • Support Manufacturing Processes
  • Piping Inspection
  • Environmental Impact Studies
  • Technical Consulting
  • Team Meetings
  • Structural Design Planning
  • Machine Tool Technologies
  • Program Improvements
  • Contract Preparation and Management
  • Mechanical Inspection
  • Inspection Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Drawing Expertise
  • Site Surveys
  • Code Inspection
  • Wind Analysis
  • Feasibility Reviews
  • Site Grading
  • Structural Inspection
  • AutoCAD Design Software
  • Product Verification
  • Piping Execution
  • Accident Prevention
  • Structure Erection
  • Sustainable Design
  • Private Sectors
  • Quality Assurance
  • Calculating Risks
  • Project Oversight
  • Professional Engineer License
  • Safety Analysis
  • Commercial Projects
  • Information Processing
  • Site Visits
  • Seismic Analysis
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Inspection Reporting
  • QC Reporting
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Daily Reports
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Compliance Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Epoxy Application
  • Proficiency in CAD Software
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Sourcing Requirements
  • Customer Relations
  • Compute Loads
  • Safety Awareness
  • Prevention Programs
  • Drawing Revision
  • Heat Treatment
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Performance Tracking
  • Manufacturing Performance Reports
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Structural Configuration
  • Temporary Structure Design
  • Punch Work
  • New Product Development
  • Building and Construction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adept at Computer Drawing
  • Client Requirements
  • Active Listening
  • Energy Solutions
  • Cost-Effective Design
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Manage Programs
  • Personnel Training
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Design and Mathematics
  • Proposal Writing
  • Design and Drafting
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Concept Studies
  • Estimate Costs
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Safety Planning
  • City and County Regulations
  • Technical Specification Development
  • Project Specifications
  • Drainage Planning
  • Site Due Diligence
  • Welding Reviews
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Load Computation

Certification

Type: Competent Person

Training:Excavating/Trenching/Shoring

Number: WWW.ecrinc.com

Issued by: Environmental Compliance & Remediation, Inc.

Date Issued: 11 /2006 Date Expires: 11 /2009


Type: Irrigation Troubleshooting Workshop

Number: PH # 1800343-9464 X-229

Issued by: Ewing Education Services

Date Issued: 3 /2008 Date Expires: 3 /2013


Applicators License State of CA. 2014-2018


QWEL Quality Water Efficient Landscaper Skills certified

2014-2020 State of CA


Supervising Experience 10+ years

Project Management/Construction Experience 10+ years Blueprints/Design/Plans 10+ years

Landscape Maintenance 10+ years

Interacting Clients/Inspectors/Contractors. 8 years

Irrigation System design/install 7+ years

Mechanical Knowledge 10+ years

Manufacturing/Distributing 8+ year

Timeline

Senior Vegetation Management Inspector

Davey Resource Group
01.2023 - Current

Vegetation Management Inspector

Sierra Forestry Consulting LLC
02.2022 - 07.2022

Owner

Clean Air Lawn Care Sonoma LLC
01.2012 - 01.2020

Superintendent

Hanford Applied Restoration and Conservation, Inc
08.2005 - 10.2011

Crew Leader

Trader Joe's
01.2002 - 08.2004

Engineering Assistant

United States Navy USS DENVER, LPD
12.1985 - 12.1989

Engineering - Engineer

US Navy Propulsion Engineering School

Woodhaven High School
Robert Whitt