Robert J Brown
Alamogordo
Summary
Executed safe and efficient tree care operations, leveraging extensive experience in arboriculture and equipment operation. Managed crew operations and ensured high-quality service delivery in tree pruning and maintenance, while upholding industry safety protocols. A safety-conscious and skilled Forestry/Tree Service Professional with over 20 years of experience in tree care, forestry, and equipment operation (chainsaws, chippers, lifts). Proven expertise in tree pruning, health assessment, and hazard reduction, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and industry safety standards. Experienced in crew leadership, project management, and delivering high-quality, efficient tree care services.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/operator
Brown Brothers Tree Service LLC
Alamogordo, NM
08.2014 - Current
- Owner operator of Brown Brothers Tree service LLC. My brother does the arial operations either from the bucket truck or by climbing. I do the ground operations, rigging, brush management, chipping, tree felling, bucking, limbing, stump grinding ect. We do pretty much everything including equipment operation, maintenance and repair.
Self employed
Odd jobs
Alamogordo, NM
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Trapped fur bearers with a trappers licence, tried placer mining for gold on a small scale, looked for Elk and Deer antler sheds full time for three months till my brother and I started our own business.
Water well Technician
Statewide Drilling Co.
La Luz, NM
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Worked as a water well Technician and pulling unit operator. Did new well installs and plumbing and electrical. Ran skid steers and excavators digging pipe and electric trenches and worked intermittently on the well drilling rig as a laborer.
Timber Faller/Logger
Jenson Contracting
Ruidoso, NM
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Worked as a professional production Timber Faller cutting trees 24" Diameter at breast height and bigger, trees the mechanical Feller Bunchers couldn't handle. Also ran Rubber and Tracked Log Skidders and ran a Dan Harco Delimber machine.
Demolition/general labor
Private owner Clay Henderson
Alamogordo, NM
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Demolished the inside of a house the owner bought. Also removed flooring for other private properties
Timber Faller/laborer
Private contract
Cloudcroft, NM
11.2005 - 01.2006
- Fell, limbed and bucked trees into logs. Lopped and piled brush into burn piles
Forestry Aid on Trails Crew/Emergency Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service Eagle Ranger District
Eagle, CO
05.2005 - 10.2005
- Worked on a trails crew in the White River National Forest, Eagle Ranger District in Eagle Colorado. Cleared existing trails, built new trails, removed boulders, set sighns, Fell dead Snags with chainsaws and crosscut saw and axes. Built French drains in wetland trails and built and constructed bridges over waterways with nothing but hand tools and rigging. Worked for weeks at a time clearing trails in wilderness and making blazes and Karen's. Also worked as a specialized Faller on wildfires and worked as a Type II Wildland Firefighter.
Wildfire Engine Operator
USDA Forest Service Sacramento Ranger District
Cloudcroft, NM
03.2004 - 09.2004
- Served as engine operator on Wildfire Engine #235 (type5). Also served as Sawyer and Tree Faller.
General Laborer
Southwest Carpets
Alamogordo, NM
01.2004 - 02.2004
- Disassembled and pre-assembled carpet racks
Forestry Aid(Sikes Crew)
USDA Forest Service, Smokey Bear Ranger District
Ruidoso, NM
04.2003 - 12.2003
- Worked as a Forestry Aid on a wildlife habitat improvement crew know as the (Sikes Crew). Duties included project work and cutting wildlife strips in timbered areas. Also served as emergency Wildland Firefighter during the fire season
Sawyer/Faller
NM State Conservation Department
Hondo, NM
01.2003 - 02.2003
- Cutting and removing 6 acres of Russian Olive trees/brush
Trail Crew Member
USDA Forest Service, Eagle Ranger District
Eagle, CO
06.2002 - 10.2002
- Worked on a trails crew in the White River National Forest, Eagle Ranger District in Eagle Colorado. Cleared existing trails, built new trails, removed boulders, set sighns, Fell dead Snags with chainsaws and crosscut saw and axes. Built French drains in wetland trails and built and constructed bridges over waterways with nothing but hand tools and rigging. Worked for weeks at a time clearing trails in wilderness and making blazes and Karen's. Also worked as a specialized Faller on wildfires and worked as a Type II Wildland Firefighter.
Fence building/repair
Mescalero Cattle Growers Ranch
Mescalero, NM
04.2002 - 05.2002
- Worked for Cattle Rancher E.W. Gunkle in the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation repairing and building barbed wire fence.
Tree thinning Sawyer/laborer/Faller
Rick Roger's Tree Service
High Rolls, NM
01.2001 - 04.2002
- Fell Timber, lopped brush and cleared debris. Loaded logs and firewood
Laborer, Tree faller, Sawyer
TLC Temporary Services
High Rolls, NM
12.2001 - 12.2001
- Worked clear cutting trees and removing brush for the site of a Electric Sub Station for Otero County Co Op.
Laborer Forestry Fire Rehabilitation
TLC Temporary Services
High Rolls, NM
10.2001 - 11.2001
- Worked as a Tree Faller, Sawyer on a wildfire rehab program building splash dams and trash racks in the main canyon drainage in anticipation of severe flooding caused by the fire burn scar.
Wildland Firefighter Type I (HOTSHOTS)
BIA Forestry Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation
Mescalero, NM
05.2001 - 08.2001
- Served on the Mescalero Apache Hotshots for one season as a Type I Initial Attack Wildland Firefighter.
Wildland Firefighter Type II
BIA FORESTRY Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation
Mescalero, NM
04.2000 - 05.2001
- Took basic Firefighter and basic Fire behavior classes to become a Type II Wildland Firefighter. Did all my training for fire at wildfire power saws courses, took physical and pack test and work on Mescalero #3 Type II crew
IGA grocery store Tortillaria delivery man
Van Winkle's IGA
Alamogordo, NM
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Loaded, and delivered fresh tortillas to businesses in Alamogordo, Tularosa and Holloman AFB
Education
Welding - College
Eastern New Mexico University
Ruidoso, NM02.2004
General - College
NMSU-Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM11.2002
General associate of arts - College
New Mexico State University at Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM04.2001
GED - High school
Alamogordo High School
Alamogordo, NM01.1999
Skills
- Oversaw tire repair operations to enhance service efficiency\nCoordinated with team members to optimize repair processes\nImplemented best practices for tire maintenance and safety compliance
- Executed stump grinding operations to facilitate land clearing and improve site accessibility
- Utilized excavators to facilitate site preparation and ensure project timelines were met
- Managed log skidder operations to facilitate timber extraction and support forestry activities
- Oversaw metal fabrication projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows Mentored junior staff in best practices for metalworking techniques
- Managed wood chipper operations to ensure safe and effective wood waste reduction
- Managed operation of heavy equipment to ensure adherence to safety standards and project timelines
- Oversaw timber harvesting operations, coordinating with team members to optimize productivity Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime Trained new staff on safety practices and operational procedures
- Managed delimbing operations to ensure high-quality wood preparation for manufacturing
- Conducted thorough inspections and repairs of water well equipment to support reliable water supply
- Utilized powersaw to enhance production efficiency and ensure quality standards
- Executed trailer hauling operations to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Utilized skid steer loader to enhance operational efficiency in construction and landscaping projects
- Oversaw MIG welding operations to ensure quality and efficiency Managed flux core wire feed welding activities to meet project specifications Coordinated stick welding efforts to enhance production timelines
- Managed material handling operations using forklift to ensure timely delivery and inventory accuracy
- Oversaw daily operations of the repair shop to enhance service efficiency Coordinated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve customer satisfaction Mentored junior mechanics to develop their technical skills and knowledge
Timeline
Owner/operator
Brown Brothers Tree Service LLC
08.2014 - Current
Self employed
Odd jobs
01.2012 - 01.2014
Water well Technician
Statewide Drilling Co.
08.2008 - 01.2012
Timber Faller/Logger
Jenson Contracting
04.2007 - 08.2008
Demolition/general labor
Private owner Clay Henderson
01.2006 - 01.2007
Timber Faller/laborer
Private contract
11.2005 - 01.2006
Forestry Aid on Trails Crew/Emergency Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service Eagle Ranger District
05.2005 - 10.2005
Wildfire Engine Operator
USDA Forest Service Sacramento Ranger District
03.2004 - 09.2004
General Laborer
Southwest Carpets
01.2004 - 02.2004
Forestry Aid(Sikes Crew)
USDA Forest Service, Smokey Bear Ranger District
04.2003 - 12.2003
Sawyer/Faller
NM State Conservation Department
01.2003 - 02.2003
Trail Crew Member
USDA Forest Service, Eagle Ranger District
06.2002 - 10.2002
Fence building/repair
Mescalero Cattle Growers Ranch
04.2002 - 05.2002
Laborer, Tree faller, Sawyer
TLC Temporary Services
12.2001 - 12.2001
Laborer Forestry Fire Rehabilitation
TLC Temporary Services
10.2001 - 11.2001
Wildland Firefighter Type I (HOTSHOTS)
BIA Forestry Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation
05.2001 - 08.2001
Tree thinning Sawyer/laborer/Faller
Rick Roger's Tree Service
01.2001 - 04.2002
Wildland Firefighter Type II
BIA FORESTRY Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation
04.2000 - 05.2001
IGA grocery store Tortillaria delivery man
Van Winkle's IGA
01.1999 - 01.2000
Welding - College
Eastern New Mexico University
General - College
NMSU-Alamogordo
General associate of arts - College
New Mexico State University at Alamogordo
GED - High school
Alamogordo High School