4 years in landscaping and over 15 years experience in the tree care industry, focusing on total tree care operations, employee development, training and management.
1987 – 1989 Decore Builders Inc.
1990 – 1997 Landscape & Tree Care Foreman for Davey Trees
1997 – 2004 Tree Care Supervisor and Crew leader for Arborguard Tree Specialists
2005 – present Tree Care Operations Manager for Downey Trees Inc.
AAS Degree in Horticulture 1994
ISA Certified Arborist & Climber Specialist # SO-1500AT
TCIA Certified Safety Professional
Certified Line Clearance Tree Worker - 1993
Certified Tree Care Specialist (NAA 2000)
Red Cross Certified First Aid & CPR Trainer 2000 - 2004
National Safety Council Certified First Aid & CPR Trainer 2004 - current
Tree Climbing Competition judge & technician for ITCC and GAA events last 4 years
Certified High Angle & Aerial Rescue Trainer
Certified Risk Assessor
Presentations and Classes Held (including but not limited to):
Speaker / instructor at Atlanta Botanical Gardens 2003
Pruning Techniques & Applications
Climbing Techniques, Equipment & applications
Hazards of Storm Work & Storm Damaged Trees
Chipper Use, Safety & Maintenance
Chainsaw Safety, Use & Maintenance
Back Protection and Ergonomics
Knots Use & Applications
Cabling, Bracing and Guying systems and installation (EHS, Cobra & Common grade)
Rigging as it applies to tree and limb removals (basic-compound systems & Techniques)
Notches, Hinges and Back-cut techniques used in tree & limb removal operations
Crane Operation, Safety & Use
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