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Thomas Deegan

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

I have successfully obtained and maintained the TRAQ qualification since 2015 and recently renewed my qualification with a score of 90% or higher.

I have a recognized expertise in the field of Tree Risk and have presented (3) three different classes on Tree Risk for the ACTC Arizona Community Tree Council at an related industry event, as well as for the University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension service Certified Arborist program. I have recognized public speaking ability as evidence of my training and activities for the U of A Cooperative Extension service as a Certified Master Gardener which required HOA, Garden Club and public presentations. In addition I have face-to-face ISA recognized learning events May 2012-Train the Trainer (ACTC), May 2013-Train the Trainer (ACTC). I have worked multiple Arizona state Horticultural shows and made public presentations at those events on various Arbor topics. I have also been on a public forum KTAR radio as a speaker on Ask the Arborist for a one hour show.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

United Landscape Consultants
02.1976 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issued resolutions, and continuous process improvement initiatives after earning my Certified Master Gardener training and designation. (CMG)
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators and drive positive results across the organization after completing training as a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor. (CLIA)
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new business activities after earning my Certified Arborist credentials. (CA #7269A)
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets for Arbor Consulting after becoming Tree Risk Assessor Qualified. (TRAQ)
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses as a Qualified Landscape Sustainability Professional.

Parks Maintenance Man II

City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation
07.1972 - 03.1976

Education

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

Certified Master Gardener - Horticulture Science

University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service
Phoenix, AZ
06-1984

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor - Landscape Irrigation

Irrigation Association
Fairfax, VA
04-1992

Certified Arborist - Arboriculture Science

International Society of Arboriculture
Champaign, IL
05-2005

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification - Arboriculture Biomechanics And Disease

International Society of Arboriculture
Champaign, IL
09-2014

Landscape Sustainability Professional - Horticulture Science

University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service
Phoenix, AZ
07-2021

Skills

  • In depth knowledge of Arizona tree varieties Grown and Planted over the last 40-years The required Pruning, Watering needs, and Growth habits as well as those related missteps effecting Tree risk to surrounding infrastructures

Timeline

General Manager

United Landscape Consultants
02.1976 - Current

Parks Maintenance Man II

City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation
07.1972 - 03.1976

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College

Certified Master Gardener - Horticulture Science

University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor - Landscape Irrigation

Irrigation Association

Certified Arborist - Arboriculture Science

International Society of Arboriculture

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification - Arboriculture Biomechanics And Disease

International Society of Arboriculture

Landscape Sustainability Professional - Horticulture Science

University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service