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Cyndie Jerred

Calgary,AB

Summary

Accomplished Utility Vegetation Planner with a proven track record at Arbormetrics Solutions, adept in environmental awareness and conflict resolution. Spearheaded vegetation management projects, enhancing safety and compliance. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly improving customer relations and operational efficiency. Expert in communications management, ensuring effective team and client interactions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Vegetation Planner

Arbormetrics Solutions
01.2011 - Current


  • conduct field inspections to identify and prioritize areas requiring vegetation management in the Fortis work area
  • develop and implement brushing crew work plans to ensure safety and company standards
  • handle customer concerns and inquiries
  • identify and evaluate brushing concerns for new projects
  • evaluate and access hazard trees in the utility R.O.W
  • provide assistance in new hire training and ride alongs

Utiltity Vegetation Planner

Self Employed Contracted to FortisAlberta
09.2000 - 01.2011
  • conduct field inspections to identify and prioritize areas requiring vegetation management in the Fortis work area
  • develop and implement brushing crew work plans to ensure safety and company standards
  • handle customer concerns and inquiries
  • identify and evaluate brushing concerns for new projects
  • evaluate and access hazard trees in the utility R.O.W
  • provide assistance in new hire training and ride alongs

Landscape Construction Supervisor

Alpha Better Landscaping
06.2000 - 09.2000
  • Supervised field crews for various construction jobs in the City of Calgary including tree planting and pruning and shrub and sod installation
  • temporary position until a Vegetation Management contract was available

Utility Vegetation Planner

Central REA
09.1999 - 06.2000

same duties as listed above

Vegetation Management Specialist

Cas Consulting And Services
07.1999 - 06.2000
  • Consulting Arborist for TransAlta Utilities(Sylvan Lake area), B.C. Hydro (Abbotsford and Chilliwack area), Mission School Board, and the private sector
  • Identify,evaluate and consent the pruning and removal of vegetation in the power line right of way (distribution and transmission
  • Evaluate and access hazard trees in the railway corridor and power line R.O.W

Manager of Tree Lot

Alberta Tree Movers
01.1999 - 06.1999
  • performed managerial and customer service duties, inventory and stock ordering, training and supervising of tree lot staff
  • designed and presented at the Home and Garden show

Education

Professional Certificates
Calgary, Canada

ISA -

International Society of Aboriculture
02.2000

Journeyman Landscape Gardener - Journeyman Landscape Gardener

Olds College
Olds, Alberta
11.1997

University Transfer -two Years of Education Degree - Education

Keyano College
Fort McMurray, Canada
06.1993

Travel Consultant Certificate - Travel Consultant

Keyano College
Medicine Hat, Alberta
06.1987

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem solving, Leadership, Communication and Customer Relations
  • Environmental awareness
  • Communications management

Timeline

Utility Vegetation Planner

Arbormetrics Solutions
01.2011 - Current

Utiltity Vegetation Planner

Self Employed Contracted to FortisAlberta
09.2000 - 01.2011

Landscape Construction Supervisor

Alpha Better Landscaping
06.2000 - 09.2000

Utility Vegetation Planner

Central REA
09.1999 - 06.2000

Vegetation Management Specialist

Cas Consulting And Services
07.1999 - 06.2000

Manager of Tree Lot

Alberta Tree Movers
01.1999 - 06.1999

Professional Certificates

ISA -

International Society of Aboriculture

Journeyman Landscape Gardener - Journeyman Landscape Gardener

Olds College

University Transfer -two Years of Education Degree - Education

Keyano College

Travel Consultant Certificate - Travel Consultant

Keyano College
Cyndie Jerred