Ryan Abrew
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in tree risk assessments and team supervision. Proven ability to execute projects while adhering to ANSI 300 guidelines, ensuring safety and quality in tree care services. Extensive experience in fire fuels management, forest fuel management, fuels thinning and burn operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Tree Talk Arbor Society
Beaverton, Oregon
02.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of tree care services, ensuring effective client communication and service delivery.
- Supervised team of arborists, coordinating efforts during tree maintenance and removal projects to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Developed marketing strategies that significantly improved brand visibility and client engagement.
- Oversaw content creation for digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency and quality.
- Assessed tree health and identified potential hazards in residential areas.
- Pruned trees to promote growth and enhance safety standards.
Sales Arborist
Monkeyman's Tree Care
Tualatin, Oregon
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Advised clients on tailored tree care and maintenance strategies, enhancing tree health and longevity.
- Developed customized care plans based on specific client needs and tree species.
- Evaluated sites to identify optimal tree management strategies, improving overall landscape quality.
- Coordinated with team members to complete large-scale tree projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Wildland Firefighter
CAL FIRE Local 2881
Mariposa, California
05.2013 - 05.2020
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools to suppress wildland fires, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members to establish fire lines and control measures, enhancing containment efforts.
- Conducted safety inspections of gear and equipment before deployment in the field.
- Participated in controlled burns to manage vegetation and mitigate fire hazards, promoting ecosystem health.
- Felled hazard trees as a qualified fire faller ('C' Faller).
Crew Forman / Lead Climber
Arborworkstreeservice
Mariposa, California
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Supervised crew operations for tree trimming and removal projects, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all work activities.
- Trained new crew members on safety practices and tool usage, promoting a safe work environment.
- Communicated project updates and timelines to team members, improving coordination and project clarity.
- Conducted site assessments to identify project needs and challenges, optimizing preparation and execution.
Education
Fire Suppression Management
Cal Fire
05.2018 - 05.2021
Firefighter Safety, Vehicle Extraction, Search And Rescue - Fire Technology
Mid Valley Regional Fire Trainging Center
Del Rey, CACertified Arborist / Tree Risk Assessment Qualified -
International Society of Arboriculture
Skills
- Tree Risk Assessments / Arborist Reports
- Wildfire risk assessment
- Vegetation management
- Forest thinning management
- Fire fuel management
- Ansi 300 compliance
- Risk management
- Project execution
- Work proposal development
- Team supervision
- Client Relationship Management
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Owner
Tree Talk Arbor Society
02.2022 - Current
Sales Arborist
Monkeyman's Tree Care
06.2020 - 01.2022
Fire Suppression Management
Cal Fire
05.2018 - 05.2021
Crew Forman / Lead Climber
Arborworkstreeservice
05.2015 - 04.2018
Wildland Firefighter
CAL FIRE Local 2881
05.2013 - 05.2020
Firefighter Safety, Vehicle Extraction, Search And Rescue - Fire Technology
Mid Valley Regional Fire Trainging Center
Certified Arborist / Tree Risk Assessment Qualified -
International Society of Arboriculture