Ryan Gray
BOOMTOWN TREE SERVICE
Park Falls,WI
2025
years of professional experience
Dynamic Tower Logging Supervisor with a proven track record at Crown Alaska Logging and Papac Alaska Logging excelling in team leadership and workflow management. Expert in training and mentoring staff, I enhanced productivity by implementing efficient processes and maintaining safety standards. Adept at complex problem-solving, I ensure operational excellence and quality control in all logging operations.
Work History
Tree Arborist
3 Years 7 Months- Inspected trees for disease, decay, pest damage, and structural hazards.
- Pruned trees to remove dead limbs, improve structure, and support healthy growth.
- Climbed and accessed canopy areas using ropes, harnesses, and aerial lift equipment.
- Operated chainsaws, pole saws, and chippers while following strict safety procedures.
Wood Quility Representative
4 Years 10 MonthsHEAVEY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
4 Years 10 Months- Operated heavy equipment safely to support logging, land clearing, and site access work.
- Performed daily equipment inspections and identified mechanical issues before field operations.
- Maneuvered skidders, loaders, and excavators to move timber and materials efficiently.
- Maintained clear radio communication with ground crews to coordinate equipment movements.
Maintenance
1 Year 10 Months- Completed preventive maintenance on set schedules.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
TOWER LOGGING SUPERVISOR
1 Year 10 MonthsTower Logging Supervisor
- Supervised logging crews, assigning daily harvest tasks and maintaining workflow consistency.
- Enforced safety procedures, conducting site checks and correcting unsafe practices.
- Coordinated equipment availability, reducing downtime during harvesting operations.
- Trained new crew members on chain saw use, yarding practices, and site expectations.
- Monitored production progress, adjusting crew priorities to meet operational demands.
- Communicated with operators and truck drivers to keep timber movement organized.
- Inspected work areas for compliance with environmental and quality standards.
- Documented crew activity, equipment issues, and completion status for management review.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Tree Cutter
- Operated chainsaws and cutting tools to fell trees safely and efficiently
- Assessed tree lean, defects, and surrounding hazards before cutting
- Cleared brush and debris to maintain safe work zones and access routes
- Performed limbing and bucking tasks according to logging site requirements
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Training and mentoring
Goal oriented
Staff management
Customer service
Attention to detail
Employee motivation
Decision-making
Complex Problem-solving
Team building
Quality control
Workflow management
Risk management
Reliability
Adaptability
Positive attitude
Team leadership
Teamwork
Employee training
Timeline
Maintenance
Town of Lake
01.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Tree Arborist
BOOMTOWN TREE SERVICE
01.2021 - 08.2024Read More
Wood Quility Representative
Papac Alaska Logging
01.2016 - 11.2020Read More
HEAVEY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Papac Alaska Logging
01.2016 - 11.2020Read More
TOWER LOGGING SUPERVISOR
Papac Alaska Logging
01.2015 - 11.2016Read More
Tower Logging Supervisor
Crown Alaska Logging
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Tree Cutter
Crown Alaska Logging
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Thorne Bay School
High School Diploma
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