Tash Trees
Oakwood,IL
Summary
Highly skilled, dependable and hard-working with a superior customer service history and strong work ethic with over 25 plus years of experience. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. I'm seeking a challenging career that utilizes my experience and skills that I have acquired in a safe and professional manner.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Plant Operator
Aqua America, Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced water quality by performing regular tests and adjusting treatment processes accordingly.
- Collaborated with engineers on upgrades or expansions projects at the facility, providing valuable input from an operator''s perspective.
- Increased operational efficiency with thorough inspections of all pumps, valves, meters, and other essential equipment.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Operation of laboratory equipment and perform routine wastewater and water analysis.
- Assists in the preparation and submission of required reports.
Field Service Representative
Aqua America, Inc
04.2013 - 04.2023
- Outstanding customer service skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicates effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal staff and external customers
- Possess excellent leadership skills and able to handle stressful situations along with being able to multi-task
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient field service support.
- Delivered high-quality services consistently, maintaining client trust and fostering repeat business.
- Ensured safety compliance in all field activities, adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations.
- Ability to understand computers/tablets and basic operation of database, spreadsheet and work processing.
- Fostered strong client relationships to understand their needs better and provide tailored solutions.
- Performs installation, maintenance and repair of values, meters, gauges, pumps, and associated equipment used in water distribution systems using hand and power tools
- Operates and performs maintenance of vehicles and equipment: ie Trucks, digging, trenching equipment
- Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices and standards to ensure a safe working environment
- Monitored system operations to improve effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Safety Award of the Year - 2 years
Foreman
Wrights Tree Service
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: (IBEW Local 51)
- Supervised a line clearance crew and responsible for planning daily work
- Enforced safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy and OSHA specifies and conducted safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Promoted and maintained good customer and public relations
- Kept accurate records, time sheets and reports
- Responsible for truck inspection, proper working conditions, as well as necessary repairs to tools, trucks and other work equipment
- Utilized appropriate tools to complete job
- Certified First-Aid and CPR
Foreman
Nelsons Tree Service
08.1999 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: (IBEW Local 51)
- Supervised a line clearance crew and responsible for planning daily work
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections
- Promoted and maintained good customer and public relations
- Kept accurate records, time sheets and reports
- Utilized appropriate tools to complete job
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required
- Certified First-Aid and CPR
Journeyman
Asplundh Tree Services
04.1996 - 08.1999
- Company Overview: (IBEW Local 51)
- Encouraged safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy and OSHA specifies and participated in safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Maintained good customer and public relations
- Helped with truck inspection making sure proper working conditions, as well as necessary repairs to tools, trucks and other work equipment
- Utilized appropriate tools to complete job
- Certified First-Aid and CPR
Certified Forklift Operator
Associated Transfer & Storage
07.1995 - 03.1997
- Unloaded material and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stacked them to assigned places
- Located and moved products to pallets or crates for storage of shipment to pallets or crates for storage of shipment
- Identified damages and reported shortages
- Ensured all equipment was properly maintained
- Followed OSHA guidelines
Farmhand
Seymour Farms
03.1990 - 11.1995
- Assisted in planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, irrigating and harvesting crops
- Operated 1570 Case and 4430 John Deere with various implements including batwing bush hog mower
- Utilized all necessary equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, tractors and vehicles for farm maintenance
- Developed and followed seasonal planting schedule to maximize yield and ensure diverse crop production.
Education
Danville Area Community College
08.1994
Diploma -
Oakwood High School
05.1992
Skills
- Hard-working
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Fast Learner
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Multitasking Abilities
References
References available upon request
Oakwood Men's Club
Active member supporting the community.
Timeline
Water Plant Operator
Aqua America, Inc
04.2023 - Current
Field Service Representative
Aqua America, Inc
04.2013 - 04.2023
Foreman
Wrights Tree Service
08.2008 - 04.2013
Foreman
Nelsons Tree Service
08.1999 - 07.2008
Journeyman
Asplundh Tree Services
04.1996 - 08.1999
Certified Forklift Operator
Associated Transfer & Storage
07.1995 - 03.1997
Farmhand
Seymour Farms
03.1990 - 11.1995
Danville Area Community College
Diploma -
Oakwood High School
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