Arborist

• Nov 2021 - Present

Meet with clients, collect field data, and work with colleagues to create work proposals Review proposals to ensure accuracy, scope, and pricing Follow created schedule for follow-up visits within the proposal based on treatment template needs and client expectation Review tasks/leads to ensure completion at their scheduled time and follow-up with client Monitor unscheduled tasks to schedule swing-by appointments as needed daily Communicate with office staff and field technicians as needed to ensure work is scheduled per customer expectations Monitor environment conditions to determine approximate timeframes for treatment based on insect and disease life cycles Attend Sales meetings and training sessions as needed Perform pesticide applications, including but not limited to fungicide and insecticide sprays, and fertilizer applications Ability to identify basic insects, diseases, and trees Identifying and comprehending chemical labels Contacting homeowners upon arrival at the job site, reviewing work to be performed and noting any changes or add-ons before beginning work Completing a thorough inspection/evaluation of the entire property for plant health concerns before leaving job site and submitting notes to supervisor, and collecting payment Performing fertilization services in accordance with AMTL standard operating procedures, ANSI A300 standards, and OSHA safety regulations and utilizing safety PPE Completing a daily checklist for truck maintenance (including notification of routine maintenance or repair for shop mechanics) Traveling from one job site to another, utilizing maps, street guides, and other directional resources Show less

Certified Applicator

• May 2004 - Present

Developed and implemented an effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for each client. Performed general, structural, commercial vertebrate and ornamental/turf pest control for residential and commercial accounts on a wide range of pests; incidental pests species like silverfish to medically important pest species such as fleas or mosquitos. Assessed site for signs of infestation (subterranean termite mud tubes) and prepared site for treatment (e.g., trenching/drilling of the slab or crawlspace for structural termite control). Mixed and applied appropriate chemical treatment according to label instructions. Communicated to the client the best means to mitigate/prevent future pest infestations (e.g., sanitation, cultural control methods, exclusion) Show less

Board Certified Entomologist

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) certified Structural Pest Control Licensee in General Pest Control (LP1), Commercial Vertebrate Control (LP2) and Termite Control (LP3). LDAF certified Mosquito Control Supervisor (8D). Louisiana State Licensed Arborist and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist. Entomological Society of America (ESA) Board Certified Entomologist. Class A CDL Driver with HAZMAT endorsement. City of New Orleans COVID-19 Response Leader. Led efforts to mitigate and control COVID-19 virus. Worked both individually and as manager of a team (6+) to disinfect at risk municipal property.Helped develop and implement COVID-19 community health rodent control efforts. Monitored rodent dispersal and initiated physical (trap) and chemical (bait) control program based on city wide rodent monitoring program. Completed physical exclusion of rat infested infrastructure.Worked as part of a team to reduce the risk of mosquito borne disease through a physical and chemical control program. Loaded chemical and applied areawide adulticide by truck mounted ULV generator and larvicide by truck mounted turbulent air application system (Buffalo turbine). Daytime mosquito control consisted of physical, chemical, and biological control methods.Assisted departmental monitoring and surveillance programs for mosquitoes. Developed IPM strategies for municipal properties; implemented preventative and remedial control measures for general, structural and vertebrate pests.Independently developed and implemented research into the effect of insulation on daily wood consumption by Formosan termites. Led and assisted with field and lab work for research projects. Led training and handling of live animals (rats) as part of educational video series “Rodents Revealed” produced by the National Pest Management Association. Spoke and lectured in pest management symposiums. Assisted with developing and implementing workshops. Show less

Entomologist

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

Chauffeur & Tour Guide

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2021

Developed and led guided tours of New Orleans; transported people across New Orleans and surrounding region in a number of commercial vehicles (sedan, SUV, 29-passenger bus, etc.). Participated and completed continuing education courses for collision avoidance through driving programs by the Smith System and National Safety Council. Developed and led guided tours of New Orleans; transported people across New Orleans and surrounding region in a number of commercial vehicles (sedan, SUV, 29-passenger bus, etc.). Participated and completed continuing education courses for collision avoidance through driving programs by the Smith System and National Safety Council.

Web Developer

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2021

Registered and set up hosting for client websites. Built, updated and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress. Created and managed Google Analytics account for site to qualify/quantify website performance and increase SEO. Developed mobile-responsive sites incorporating the best current SEO practices into the site build, ensuring effective search engine recognition by Google and Microsoft. Registered and set up hosting for client websites. Built, updated and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress. Created and managed Google Analytics account for site to qualify/quantify website performance and increase SEO. Developed mobile-responsive sites incorporating the best current SEO practices into the site build, ensuring effective search engine recognition by Google and Microsoft.

Ranch Manager

• May 2010 - Aug 2018

Managed and maintained family farm and ranch operation. Improved the land through best management practices (prescribed burning, rotational grazing, spot-spray treatment) Engaged in vegetation control measures. Utilized light and heavy machinery (chainsaws, tractors, etc.) and effective application of herbicide to manage timber and brush. Worked cattle as required; treated pests with insecticidal sprays, drips, injections, etc. Managed and maintained family farm and ranch operation. Improved the land through best management practices (prescribed burning, rotational grazing, spot-spray treatment) Engaged in vegetation control measures. Utilized light and heavy machinery (chainsaws, tractors, etc.) and effective application of herbicide to manage timber and brush. Worked cattle as required; treated pests with insecticidal sprays, drips, injections, etc.

Agricultural Operator/Technician

• May 2004 - Aug 2018

Supervised 1-2 coworkers while managing daily operations; operated semi-trucks, tractors, 60’ spray booms and other farm equipment for seasonal pasture spraying and hay-baling. Transported, mixed and applied herbicide and pesticide as needed using manual (cattle applications using pump sprayers) and powered (hydraulic operated, tractor mounted boom sprayers) equipment. Performed scheduled maintenance to the machinery. Supervised 1-2 coworkers while managing daily operations; operated semi-trucks, tractors, 60’ spray booms and other farm equipment for seasonal pasture spraying and hay-baling. Transported, mixed and applied herbicide and pesticide as needed using manual (cattle applications using pump sprayers) and powered (hydraulic operated, tractor mounted boom sprayers) equipment. Performed scheduled maintenance to the machinery.

Operations Assistant

• Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

Operational Assistant for hydraulic fracturing crew in Wyoming, extracting natural gas from shale rock formation Transported equipment and chemicals between the well-site and the warehouse using commercial tractor-trailer Set-up, broke-down and ran well-site infrastructure (Chemical totes and Chem-Blender,Pump-trucks and piping, sand-trucks and conveyor belt, non-potable water sources for fracturing, iron- crane and wellhead set-up) Worked as part of a 20+ member team for Halliburton, in addition to working with service personnel (flow-back, wire-line, fuel-men) from other companies on the well site Performed effectively in a stressful work environment. Temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit, high as 95 Fahrenheit. 16-hour days/nights with various occupational and environmental hazards Communicated effectively with co-workers (identifying hazards, work priorities, etc.) to ensure safe working conditions Show less