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Darren Anonson

Summary

Certified hand faller and danger tree blaster knowledgeable in all phases of forestry operations across many parts of BC with experience as a falling coordinator for BC Wildfire possessing strong communication and people skills with a passion for safety every step of the way.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hand Faller/Falling Supervisor

Finley Timber
11.2017 - Current
  • Faller Coordinator/Supervisor for BC Wildfire 2023 season. Managing danger tree falling operations for large fire complexes, focusing on faller safety audits and providing qualified assistance and alternate means for high-risk falling situations.
  • Effective communication with various agencies during various emergency situations demonstrated my ability to adapt quickly while always keeping safety top priority.
  • Experienced falling and bucking large diameter old growth and second growth settings primarily within coastal region of BC for various forestry operations.
  • Excellent understanding of BC Faller Training Standard, Worksafe BC Regulations and Guidelines specifically pertaining to hand falling and forestry operations.
  • Constant communication with other contractors, be it road construction or yarding crews to ensure trees are felled safely and efficiently to set the operation up for success.
  • Ensure good communication amongst fallers through documented daily tailgates and reviewing ERP.
  • Member of Faller Technical Advisory Committee: a diverse group of fallers working together to improve faller safety & helping to guide development for industry.

Buckerman/ Health and Safety Representative

MAK Logging
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Managed daily production numbers and communicated with the licensee to keep them up to date with progress of project.
  • Bucked and graded logs and worked with quality control to maximize value and minimize waste.
  • Assisted yarding crew when needed on road changes.
  • Served as the Safety Representative and performed monthly safety inspections to ensure the operation's safety program was of the highest standard.
  • Operated crew boat on the Mid Coast and central Vancouver Island.
  • Served as OFA 3 for camp, managed first aid room, supplies and drills for remote camp settings.

Deckhand

Various Fishing Vessels (Five Seasons)
07.2006 - 07.2016
  • Worked as a Deckhand on four different fishing vessels in BC waters working long hours, for weeks at a time.
  • Safety was always top of mind when in remote waters, drills enabled us to ensure our response time and procedures were appropriate for each situation.
  • Worked within a small team taking "wheel turns" operating fishing vessels up to 70 feet in length.
  • Well versed in various fisheries such as: Tuna (trolling), Prawns (long-line trap) & Shrimp (trolling) where I performed duties safely and efficiently while out at sea.

REALTOR

TAC Real Estate/ Coast Realty Group
11.2011 - 01.2016
  • Created Contracts of Purchase and Sales for clients with subjects and clauses pertaining to each individual transaction and ensured all proper documentation was in order.
  • Managed negotiations and navigated all aspects of real estate transactions on behalf of my clients.
  • Remained up-to-date on statistics to allow my clients to make the best educated decision for current market conditions.
  • Awarded "Rookie of the Year" at TAC Real Estate Corp, first year in business.

Production Manager

Door Express
08.2009 - 11.2011
  • Managed staff, inventory & was responsible for procurement of lumber & raw materials to build wooden door products.
  • Managed production schedules and delivered specific instructions to team members to ensure target deadlines were met for the client.
  • Developed & implemented new systems & procedures to improve safety and efficiency in the wood shop.
  • Promoted safety culture amongst the team and maintained an open door policy for all safety concerns allowing us to manage risk before becoming incidents.

Education

Diploma - Entertainment Business Management

VFS
Vancouver, BC
08.2007

Skills

  • Natural leadership abilities
  • Solid understanding of BC forestry practices
  • Strong people and negotiation skills
  • Organized, with excellent documentation skills
  • Comfortable presenting to large audiences
  • Excellent computer skills including Office & Teams

Certification


  • BC Falling Supervisor Course- BCFSC
  • BC Coastal Log Scaling (Second Growth)- BCTS
  • Certified BC Hand Faller - BCFSC
  • Certified Danger Tree Blaster - Worksafe BC
  • Certified Danger Tree Assessor - UNBC
  • Accident Investigation (Basic & Advanced) - BCFSC
  • Occupational First Aid Level 3- Worksafe BC
  • SVOP (Crew Boat Operator)- Transport Canada


Timeline

Hand Faller/Falling Supervisor

Finley Timber
11.2017 - Current

Buckerman/ Health and Safety Representative

MAK Logging
06.2016 - 11.2017

REALTOR

TAC Real Estate/ Coast Realty Group
11.2011 - 01.2016

Production Manager

Door Express
08.2009 - 11.2011

Deckhand

Various Fishing Vessels (Five Seasons)
07.2006 - 07.2016

Diploma - Entertainment Business Management

VFS

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