Wendi Van Buren

Urban Forester at Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, US
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Dawn Potter

Having known Wendi for 20 years, I am very familiar with her high degree of integrity, knowledge, honesty and friendliness. As an astute student, a highly qualified professional, and a wonderful person, I can't say enough great things about her.

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Credentials

  • ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist®
    International Society of Arboriculture
    Jan, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Arborist
    International Society of Arboriculture
    Jan, 2002
    - Nov, 2024
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification TRAQ
    International Society of Arboriculture
    Mar, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
    American Red Cross
    Oct, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Pesticide Applicator
    Ohio Department of Agriculture

Experience

  • Ohio Department of Natural Resources
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Urban Forester
      • Dec 2003 - Present

      Provide community officials and allied agencies with the organizational and technical ability to effectively manage the trees along streets, within parks, and on public grounds. Direct one-one assistance encouraging, enhancing, and expanding local tree care programs within 14 county region of southwest Ohio. Administer urban forestry grant program for Ohio communities. Information facilitation through an annual urban forestry conference and Tree Commission Academy for local community officials and interested citizens. Help communities prepare for, avoid, or deal with urban forest threats and pressures that would adversely affect their tree population. Show less

  • ACRT
    • United States
    • Utilities
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Urban Forestry Technician
      • 2001 - 2003

      Arboricultural work and management of tree program for the City of Cincinnati's Park Board four City Foresters in 51 neighborhoods. Small tree pruning, inspecting tree sites, small tree removal, emergency tree work, inspecting hazard trees, mulching, spraying, and planting trees in the city right-of-ways. Organized ReLeaf Program - City program distributing free trees to city residents for private property. Dave Gamstetter 2625 Reading rd, Cincinnati, Ohio Arboricultural work and management of tree program for the City of Cincinnati's Park Board four City Foresters in 51 neighborhoods. Small tree pruning, inspecting tree sites, small tree removal, emergency tree work, inspecting hazard trees, mulching, spraying, and planting trees in the city right-of-ways. Organized ReLeaf Program - City program distributing free trees to city residents for private property. Dave Gamstetter 2625 Reading rd, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • TreePeople
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Membership Services Associate
      • Jan 1999 - Oct 2001

      Served the needs of the nonprofit’s 15,000 members through events, newsletters, and programs. I also assisted in training volunteers and organizing neighborhood tree plantings. Fruit Tree Program, Cool School Program, Tree Care Events, Tree Planting Events Andy Lipkis 12601 Mulholland Dr, Beverly Hills, California Served the needs of the nonprofit’s 15,000 members through events, newsletters, and programs. I also assisted in training volunteers and organizing neighborhood tree plantings. Fruit Tree Program, Cool School Program, Tree Care Events, Tree Planting Events Andy Lipkis 12601 Mulholland Dr, Beverly Hills, California

  • Borders
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead Clerk
      • Nov 1996 - Jul 1998

      Lead Clerk - acted as liaison between management and book clerks Periodicals Clerk - ordering, magazine & newspaper sales Book Clerk - Children's Section including storytelling and crafts with kids - taught class for children on making compost bins out of pop bottles Care and Maintenance of book sections, open and close the store, train new employees Cashier, Customer Service, Merchandising Mary Foss 4545 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio Lead Clerk - acted as liaison between management and book clerks Periodicals Clerk - ordering, magazine & newspaper sales Book Clerk - Children's Section including storytelling and crafts with kids - taught class for children on making compost bins out of pop bottles Care and Maintenance of book sections, open and close the store, train new employees Cashier, Customer Service, Merchandising Mary Foss 4545 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio

  • Stratford Ecological Center www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Environmental Educator
      • Aug 1996 - Nov 1996

      Taught in-school nature program to school-aged children on ecology and stewardship Led guided tours at Nature Center to school groups for students preschool to sixth grade Organized volunteer orientation and weekly initiatives. Assisted in daily activities of an educational, working farm; care of chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and horses. Greenhouse, educational garden, pond and woodland. Jeff Dickenson 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware, Ohio Taught in-school nature program to school-aged children on ecology and stewardship Led guided tours at Nature Center to school groups for students preschool to sixth grade Organized volunteer orientation and weekly initiatives. Assisted in daily activities of an educational, working farm; care of chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and horses. Greenhouse, educational garden, pond and woodland. Jeff Dickenson 3083 Liberty Rd, Delaware, Ohio

  • Circle Pines Center
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Camp Counselor
      • Jun 1996 - Aug 1996

      Waterfront Assistant/Lifeguard/Camp Counselor Taught swimming lessons, sailing, canoeing, and safety lessons Director Amy Ryan 8650 Mullen Road, Delton, Michigan Waterfront Assistant/Lifeguard/Camp Counselor Taught swimming lessons, sailing, canoeing, and safety lessons Director Amy Ryan 8650 Mullen Road, Delton, Michigan

  • Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education Intern
      • Jun 1995 - May 1996

      Organized and promoted horticultural programs and seminars for Swarthmore College's arboretum. Responsible for weekly "Plant of the Week" to educate volunteers and visitors about plants at the Arboretum. Ran membership drives for new members. Facilitated volunteer program and coordinated education program. Participated on the education committee planning the year's events to writing newsletter articles/press releases to setting up for all the programs. Developed public relations manual. Created brochures and classroom traveling exhibits. Horticultural Library - led volunteer library committee and purchased books. Planned Arbor Day Celebration - 400 attendees full day event. Other Arbor Day activities included a poetry tour for Swarthmore Community and Arbor Day discussion at the elementary school. Director Claire Sawyers 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Show less

  • Longwood Gardens
    • United States
    • Zoos and Botanical Gardens
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Horticultural Production Intern
      • Jun 1994 - Aug 1994

      Greenhouse production of container plants for display gardens. Trained in horticultural techniques. Topiary & Children's Garden, bonsai, orchids, display gardens, Mum Festival preparation, Completed a project on espalier trees. Participated in student training program and field trips. Dave Thompson PO Box 501 Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Greenhouse production of container plants for display gardens. Trained in horticultural techniques. Topiary & Children's Garden, bonsai, orchids, display gardens, Mum Festival preparation, Completed a project on espalier trees. Participated in student training program and field trips. Dave Thompson PO Box 501 Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

  • Wengerlawn Nursery
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Horticultural Assistant
      • Jun 1993 - Aug 1993

      Horticultural Assistant in Groundcover Propagation Cliff Deitering 6450 Wengerlawn Rd Brookville, Ohio 45309 Horticultural Assistant in Groundcover Propagation Cliff Deitering 6450 Wengerlawn Rd Brookville, Ohio 45309

  • Circle Pines Center
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Camp Counselor
      • Jun 1992 - Sep 1992

      Waterfront Assistant/Lifeguard/Camp Counselor Taught swimming lessons, sailing, canoeing, and safety lessons Director Tom VanHammen 8560 Mullen Rd, Delton, Michigan Waterfront Assistant/Lifeguard/Camp Counselor Taught swimming lessons, sailing, canoeing, and safety lessons Director Tom VanHammen 8560 Mullen Rd, Delton, Michigan

  • Franks Nursery
    • United States
    • Retail Art Supplies
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Store Cashier
      • Mar 1990 - Sep 1991

      Cashier/Sales/Inventory Maintenance Mr Schiml 4910 Denlinger Rd Trotwood Ohio Cashier/Sales/Inventory Maintenance Mr Schiml 4910 Denlinger Rd Trotwood Ohio

Education

  • Ohio University
    Bachelor of Science, Environmental & Plant Biology
    1991 - 1995

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