Ryan Dixon
Hamilton,VA
Summary
Dynamic Forman with over 20 years experience being employed with numerous line clearance contractors, skilled in advanced rigging and tree felling. Proven ability to lead crews safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Strong work ethic and risk mitigation expertise contribute to successful vegetation management and restoration efforts during outages. Passionate about maintaining high standards in tree care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Wilderness Land Management Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Performing vegetation management duties in a line clearance setting
Forman
Trees LLC (Subsidiary Of AsplundhTree Experts)
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Trained and acted as task master for the crew through demonstrating skills.
- Performed duties associated with clearing vegetation from powerlines.
- Remain on call 24/7 for restoration of service due to outages from storms tree failures.
- Follow guidelines set forth to insure safety of self and crew.
- Maintain equipment.
Forman
Asplundh Tree Expert
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Same as current forman position.
- Laid off due to Covid-19 restrictions
Forman
Trees LLC (Subsidiary Of Asplundh Tree Service)
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Same as current forman position.
Freelance Tree Trimmer
Self Employed
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed various residential tree work including removals and pruning.
- Performed contract climbing including intricate rigging and crane assisted removals.
Forman
Shade Tree Service Company
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Same as current forman duties.
Forman
Wright's Tree Service
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Same as current forman position.
Ground Man to Forman
Nelson Tree Service
10.2004 - 10.2010
- Trained and acted as task master for the crew through demonstrating skills.
- Performed duties associated with clearing vegetation from powerlines.
- Remain on call 24/7 for restoration of service due to outages from storms tree failures.
- Follow guidelines set forth to insure safety of self and crew.
- Maintain equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Effingham High School
Effingham, IL03.1989
Skills
- Advanced rigging & tree climbing
- Tree Felling
- Strong work ethic
- Risk mitigation related to tree work
- Knowledgeable in the use and maintenance of various types of equipment associated with tree work including Fecon mowers, aerial lifts, chippers, chainsaws, spray rigs, and others
- Guitar
- Primitive skills and survival enthusiast Possess numerous primitive skills including flint knapping, shelter building, friction fires, making cordage, and pottery
Timeline
Foreman
Wilderness Land Management Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Forman
Trees LLC (Subsidiary Of AsplundhTree Experts)
11.2021 - 08.2025
Forman
Asplundh Tree Expert
11.2019 - 05.2020
Forman
Trees LLC (Subsidiary Of Asplundh Tree Service)
07.2017 - 11.2019
Freelance Tree Trimmer
Self Employed
11.2015 - 07.2017
Forman
Shade Tree Service Company
10.2013 - 11.2015
Forman
Wright's Tree Service
06.2011 - 10.2013
Ground Man to Forman
Nelson Tree Service
10.2004 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Effingham High School
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