Thomas Bradshaw

Administer Woodland Incentive Program processing new applications and landowner payment requests, Maintain the database and Excel Spreadsheet for the program, Work with county and consulting foresters to answer questions about the program, Approve new and renew existing Forest Product Operators licenses by verifying information is correct, work with foresters and county soil conservation district offices relaying information about FPO license holders using the TREE SERVICE portal, work with the US Forest Service collecting Timber Product Output Information from Maryland Mills, filling out the TPO forms, keeping record of them and sending to the US Forest Service Collect, record county Critical Area Timber Harvest plans then send to the Critical Areas Commission Work with the Master Logger Program coordinator helping create new class materials and assisting in teaching classes.

Deliver logs to the mills that company logged for, moved heavy equipment to and from logging sites, helped in maintenance and repair of trucks, trailers and equipment, was liaison between the company owner and the mills when quotas were given, certain size and species of logs were needed to fill orders, maintained safety and inspection reports.

• Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, county manager and members of the county council.
• Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
• Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
• Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.

• Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
• Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services to address customer inquiries.
• Delivered orders to customers to drive full satisfaction.
• Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
• Developed strong customer base through efficient and reliable service.
• Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.

Drove truck delivering lumber and piling to wood treatment facilities and other customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware

Helped mechanic service and repair trucks and equipment

Ran debarker for the mill as needed

Helped yard foreman do inventory of logs on the yard when needed

Weighed log trucks supplying the mill in and out as needed

Ran forklifts loading customer vehicles and trucks for delivery

Ran front end loaders unloading log trucks and to load piling for delivery