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Zachary Edmond

Early Branch,SC

Summary

Dynamic and resourceful professional with extensive hands-on experience in equipment operation, outdoor safety, and team leadership. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. Adept at working in challenging environments, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and ensuring operational readiness. Skilled in training and mentoring team members, fostering a collaborative work environment, and effectively communicating with clients and colleagues. Eager to leverage my diverse skill set and dedication to excellence in a role that contributes to community reliability and safety.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Arborist Apprentice

Palmetto Tree & Land Services LLC
Hampton, SC
06.2024 - Current
  • Cared for and trimmed live oaks
  • Removal or problematic trees around houses and various structures
  • Stump removal and grading
  • Quoted and priced multiple jobs
  • Collected payments upon completion of jobs
  • Operated a sixty-five foot bucket truck
  • Taught proper tree care
  • Operated on a on-call schedule for storm/natural disaster work

Crew Member

Turner Floorsanding & Finishing
Mauldin, SC
03.2018 - Current
  • Installation of new hardwood floors into homes and businesses
  • Sanding and finishing of new and old floors
  • Assisted customers with selection of stain color and types of finishes
  • Responsible for beginning and completing jobs

Employee

Skinners Deer Processing & Taxidermy
Woodruff, SC
09.2014 - Current

(Seasonal)

  • Communicated professionally with customers on a daily basis
  • Facilitated financial transactions for customers
  • Informed customers of different deer patterns occurring in the area
  • Processed meat safely for consumption
  • Prepared food plots for customers upon request
  • Provided opportunities for customers and children to hunt on my personal property

Wildlife Technician

Brays Island Plantation
Sheldon, SC
11.2020 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated guided quail hunts including but not limited to: placing birds, working dogs, and teaching the use of firearm
  • Top deer guide involving the set up of deer stands, placement of feeders, and general knowledge on what to harvest
  • Implemented a deer survey to learn the buck to doe ratio per year
  • Scouted and harvested ducks including calling, blind placement, and retrieving birds with my personal dog
  • Facilitated and worked multiple tower shoots with pheasants, also working with my personal dog as the retriever
  • Scouted and harvested turkeys for clients
  • Safely transported and handled firearms and ammunition
  • Retrieved and processed any game harvested
  • Educated and ensured all laws and regulations were being followed
  • Operated multiple tractors in the placement and maintenance of food plot
  • Maintained equipment pertaining to everyday operations
  • Cared for game birds used in upland bird hunts
  • Implemented and taught firearm safety and use to multiple people with no experience
  • Trained and cared for multiple dogs
  • Trained and used personnel retriever

Crew Leader

Proscape Properties LLC
Greer, SC
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Ensured work was high quality and completed in a timely manner
  • Communicated with homeowners to ensure quality landscape design and management
  • Educated homeowners on landscape maintenance
  • Worked on maintaining quality of turf, soil, and trees
  • Graded properties for seeding and sod installation
  • Bush hogged retention ponds and dams for residential communities
  • Trained and assessed new employees on their new skills
  • Installed irrigation systems and water features

Education

High School Diploma -

Mauldin High School
Mauldin, SC
06-2015

Skills

  • Proficient in operating heavy equipment
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations and protocols
  • Operating Farm Equipment
  • Planting and Maintaining Food Plots
  • General Tree and Forest Care
  • Boat Handling and Maintenance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Firearm safety
  • Knowledge of Hunting
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management

Affiliations

  • Disabled hunts guide through Disabled Outfitters, Inc. in Walterboro, South Carolina where I guided and assisted deer hunts for adults and children with disabilities while completing tasks such as: placing ground blinds to ensure they were wheelchair accessible, safely transporting and handling firearms/ammunition, retrieval and processing of any game harvested, and educated/ensuring all laws and regulations were being followed.

Timeline

Arborist Apprentice

Palmetto Tree & Land Services LLC
06.2024 - Current

Wildlife Technician

Brays Island Plantation
11.2020 - 06.2024

Crew Member

Turner Floorsanding & Finishing
03.2018 - Current

Crew Leader

Proscape Properties LLC
03.2015 - 03.2018

Employee

Skinners Deer Processing & Taxidermy
09.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mauldin High School
Zachary Edmond