Clifton Kipper
Utility Line Arborist Foreman at Lucas Tree Expert Co, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Maine 1st Class Utility Arborist Licnese
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Maine Class B CDL
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Maine Commercial Applicators Pesticides License
Maine Department of Agriculture
Experience
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Lucas Tree Expert Co, Inc
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Utility Line Arborist Foreman
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Sep 2014 - Present
Trimming utility line right of ways and clearance of storm damage to power line grids across southern Maine. Obtained Maine Arborists License, Maine CDL, and Maine Applicators License within 3 months of employment. Trimming utility line right of ways and clearance of storm damage to power line grids across southern Maine. Obtained Maine Arborists License, Maine CDL, and Maine Applicators License within 3 months of employment.
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Delta-21
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Worcester, Massachusetts
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ALB Forest Technician and Survey Crew
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Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Forest Technician/Survey Team October 2013-June 2014 This is a joint project between USDA APHIS and DCR Mass entailing dendrology of New England tree identification, boundary work with Panasonic Toughbook (Arc-GIS program), map and compass orientation, data collection/tree inventory of DBH and location, assessing trees for invasive species presence and damage, and binocular use. Forest Technician/Survey Team October 2013-June 2014 This is a joint project between USDA APHIS and DCR Mass entailing dendrology of New England tree identification, boundary work with Panasonic Toughbook (Arc-GIS program), map and compass orientation, data collection/tree inventory of DBH and location, assessing trees for invasive species presence and damage, and binocular use.
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REWC Land Management
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Pittsfield,
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Consulting Work
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2013 - 2014
Helped set boundaries for future timber sale using Tremble GPS unit and collecting data for making of maps to delineate parcel boundaries. Helped identify timber sale layout of skid roads and landings. Use of compass involved. Helped set boundaries for future timber sale using Tremble GPS unit and collecting data for making of maps to delineate parcel boundaries. Helped identify timber sale layout of skid roads and landings. Use of compass involved.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
Studying Environmental Conservation with an emphasis on Forestry Studying Environmental Conservation with an emphasis on Forestry
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Department of Conservation and Recreation Massachusetts
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Amherst, Massachusetts
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Assistant Forester
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
marked boundaries, cfi data collection, use of GPS software (Trimble and Garmin), marked timber, GIS corrections, oversaw an intern for 2nd year study, attended timber sale showings, timber cruise marked boundaries, cfi data collection, use of GPS software (Trimble and Garmin), marked timber, GIS corrections, oversaw an intern for 2nd year study, attended timber sale showings, timber cruise
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The Nature Conservancy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Studies project intern
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
Studying the tornado damaged areas within Brimfield State Forest to see the effects on bird breeding population and vegetation regrowth. Studying the tornado damaged areas within Brimfield State Forest to see the effects on bird breeding population and vegetation regrowth.
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Site Coordinator
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May 2010 - May 2012
Site Coordinator May 2010, May 2012 In charge of running scoring table of entire complex. Demonstrate expertise of coordinating 8 fields with referees and teams at the right place and right time. Handle complaints from parents and facilitate peaceful working environment. Helped to sell tournament merchandise and keep track of money each day. Site Coordinator May 2010, May 2012 In charge of running scoring table of entire complex. Demonstrate expertise of coordinating 8 fields with referees and teams at the right place and right time. Handle complaints from parents and facilitate peaceful working environment. Helped to sell tournament merchandise and keep track of money each day.
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Landscaping Manager
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Communicated more effective ways promote business around town. Maintained a clean working environment. Controlled and managed the sprinkler system to over 20 acres of plants. Used power tools to achieve new sprinkler system designs. Worked around heavy machinery (hopper) and drove a fork lift and bucket tractor while providing maintenance when needed on these machines. Drove Kubota tractors and John Deere front-end loader Managed the fertilizer content associated with plant… Show more Communicated more effective ways promote business around town. Maintained a clean working environment. Controlled and managed the sprinkler system to over 20 acres of plants. Used power tools to achieve new sprinkler system designs. Worked around heavy machinery (hopper) and drove a fork lift and bucket tractor while providing maintenance when needed on these machines. Drove Kubota tractors and John Deere front-end loader Managed the fertilizer content associated with plant growing. Learned the differences in seasonal growing. Helped manage the Greenhouse growing of plants and the actual greenhouse building-covered with plastic and amount of sunlight and controlled the temperature. Controlled the amount of pesticides going in and out of the facility and how much was put on which section of the facility. In charge of driving the delivery truck-manual. Had to be personable to deal with customers at the facility and at their own homes when making deliveries. Able to drive a trailer and back down a trailer. Show less Communicated more effective ways promote business around town. Maintained a clean working environment. Controlled and managed the sprinkler system to over 20 acres of plants. Used power tools to achieve new sprinkler system designs. Worked around heavy machinery (hopper) and drove a fork lift and bucket tractor while providing maintenance when needed on these machines. Drove Kubota tractors and John Deere front-end loader Managed the fertilizer content associated with plant… Show more Communicated more effective ways promote business around town. Maintained a clean working environment. Controlled and managed the sprinkler system to over 20 acres of plants. Used power tools to achieve new sprinkler system designs. Worked around heavy machinery (hopper) and drove a fork lift and bucket tractor while providing maintenance when needed on these machines. Drove Kubota tractors and John Deere front-end loader Managed the fertilizer content associated with plant growing. Learned the differences in seasonal growing. Helped manage the Greenhouse growing of plants and the actual greenhouse building-covered with plastic and amount of sunlight and controlled the temperature. Controlled the amount of pesticides going in and out of the facility and how much was put on which section of the facility. In charge of driving the delivery truck-manual. Had to be personable to deal with customers at the facility and at their own homes when making deliveries. Able to drive a trailer and back down a trailer. Show less
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Christopher Newport University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Soccer Camp Coach
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
Coached and supervised implementation of daily camp schedule and was responsible for keeping track of time and the safety of coed campers. Responsible for teaching technical, tactical, and developmental skills. Worked under head coach of Christopher Newport University Men's Soccer team, Steve Shaw. Developed friendships with the campers as to raise community awareness of the soccer program at CNU. Monthly outreach programs encouraged under privileged youths in the downtown area of… Show more Coached and supervised implementation of daily camp schedule and was responsible for keeping track of time and the safety of coed campers. Responsible for teaching technical, tactical, and developmental skills. Worked under head coach of Christopher Newport University Men's Soccer team, Steve Shaw. Developed friendships with the campers as to raise community awareness of the soccer program at CNU. Monthly outreach programs encouraged under privileged youths in the downtown area of Newport News to further their interests in sports and activities.
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Grounds Crew Member
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Mar 2008 - May 2010
Organized and implemented new ways to improve the maintenance of grounds keeping on the Christopher Newport Campus. -helped to paint lines on athletic fields
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Lead Supervisor and Lifeguard
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May 2005 - Jul 2009
Provided first class customer service and insured the operation of rides and the parks safety for 15,000+ guests in the park. Supervised and scheduled daily zone and ride cleaning and maintenance. Duty to operate radio & use codes for all communication about rides, guests' safety, location, weather, accidents, and pool malfunctions. Worked closely with staff to keep guests happy and the rides operating smoothly under all conditions. Communicated and designed ways to make the… Show more Provided first class customer service and insured the operation of rides and the parks safety for 15,000+ guests in the park. Supervised and scheduled daily zone and ride cleaning and maintenance. Duty to operate radio & use codes for all communication about rides, guests' safety, location, weather, accidents, and pool malfunctions. Worked closely with staff to keep guests happy and the rides operating smoothly under all conditions. Communicated and designed ways to make the environment safer and more memorable with co-workers daily. Illustrated a leadership role among co-workers. Show less Provided first class customer service and insured the operation of rides and the parks safety for 15,000+ guests in the park. Supervised and scheduled daily zone and ride cleaning and maintenance. Duty to operate radio & use codes for all communication about rides, guests' safety, location, weather, accidents, and pool malfunctions. Worked closely with staff to keep guests happy and the rides operating smoothly under all conditions. Communicated and designed ways to make the… Show more Provided first class customer service and insured the operation of rides and the parks safety for 15,000+ guests in the park. Supervised and scheduled daily zone and ride cleaning and maintenance. Duty to operate radio & use codes for all communication about rides, guests' safety, location, weather, accidents, and pool malfunctions. Worked closely with staff to keep guests happy and the rides operating smoothly under all conditions. Communicated and designed ways to make the environment safer and more memorable with co-workers daily. Illustrated a leadership role among co-workers. Show less
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Education
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2011 - 2013
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Graduate Studies, Environmental Conservation and Forestry -
2007 - 2010
Christopher Newport University
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology-Anthropology -
2004 - 2007
Gloucester High School
High School Diploma
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