Ryan McKiski
Marshfield
Summary
Dedicated forestry management professional with expertise in minimizing environmental impact and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
Results-driven forestry management expert with strong skills in team collaboration and equipment operation. Recognized for coaching managers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leading to enhanced productivity and safety.
Detail-oriented professional with a solid background in forestry management and skilled trades. Known for strong mechanical aptitude and interpersonal communications, committed to ensuring safety compliance while contributing to environmentally sustainable practices.
Professional with solid background in forestry management and utility vegetation control. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in dynamic environments. Adept in risk assessment, environmental compliance, and geographic information systems. Driven by results and effective solutions, ensuring safety and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Management
Self-employeed
Marshfield, WI
06.2019 - 02.2026
- Minimized environmental impact by carefully selecting logs for removal according to forestry management plans.
- Enhanced professional skills and knowledge by participating in continuing education programs, workshops, and conferences related to forestry management practices.
- Coached managers on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
- Contributed to the improvement of property management systems, leading to more accurate record-keeping and better decisionmaking.
- Earned recognition from management for consistently demonstrating outstanding teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Skilled Tradesman Laborer
Tradesman International
Neenah, WI
12.2009 - 03.2015
- Operated and maintained various hand and power tools for diverse construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate project execution.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and meet project deadlines.
- Trained and mentored junior tradesmen in safety protocols and best practices.
Welding/Fitter/Fabricator
PDM Bridge
Schofield, WI
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Interpreted engineering drawings to ensure accurate component assembly and installation.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition to support production activities.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to uphold industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI06-1998
Skills
- Forestry management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Chainsaw operation
- Tree identification
- Job site cleanup
- Team collaboration
- Lifting
- Power tools
- Safety compliance
- Tree removal
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment operation
- Weather tolerance
- GPS navigation
- Log inspection
- Interpersonal communications
- Crew management
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Mechanical aptitude
- Weather monitoring
- Conditions assessment
- Brush clearing
- Brush removal
- Tree logging
- Adaptive planning
- Logging assessments
- Data collection devices
- Marketable content estimates
- Stand thinning
- Manual log movement
- Terrain inspection
- All weather conditions
- Log stacking
- Forest conditions
- Chainsaw proficiency
- Forest management
- Load securing
- Rigging and cables
- Wood processing
- Logging techniques
- Climbing
- Environmental regulations
- Log salvaging
- Measurements
- Trimming
- Timber harvesting
- Tree planting
- Equipment inspection
Timeline
Forestry Management
Self-employeed
06.2019 - 02.2026
Skilled Tradesman Laborer
Tradesman International
12.2009 - 03.2015
Welding/Fitter/Fabricator
PDM Bridge
10.2008 - 11.2009
High School Diploma - General Studies
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point