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Joshua Spears

Courtenay,BC

Summary

I am a professional ISA certified arborist with over a decade of experience in managing my own company. Through running my own business, I have acquired a comprehensive skill set encompassing various domains such as operations, human resources, sales, and marketing. With my extensive years in the field, I bring a diverse range of expertise to the table.


Additionally, I have successfully served as the general manager at Island Live, where I played a crucial role in coordinating and overseeing The Blackberry Jam event on Denman Island.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

The Coastal Arborist
01.2013 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and produce quotes
  • Recruiting and training employees, emphasizing safety and inclusion.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging
  • Liaising with The City of Courtenay and SD71
  • Maintenance of equipment
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers

Project Coordinator and Stage Manager

Island Live
04.2023 - Current
  • Tracked expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Recruiting talent and negotiating contracts
  • Stage management and coordination
  • Grant writing
  • Delegating tasks
  • Managing funds

ISA Certified Arborist

Self
01.2005 - Current
  • Care of all woody stem plants and trees
  • Operations of chipper
  • Operations of spider lift
  • Operations of heavy equipment
  • Maintenance of all equipment
  • Rigging
  • Site safety coordination
  • Tree risk assessment
  • Fertilizing
  • Planning and planting
  • Qualified Danger Tree professional
  • Arborist's Reports

Education

Diploma - Film And Music Business

Pavi
Vancouver

International Society of Arboriculture
01.2008

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Master of adapting and pivoting to complications
  • Team Coordination
  • Quote Preparation
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Event Planning
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computer skills with job management software such as Tree Plotter and Jobber

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Coordinator and Stage Manager

Island Live
04.2023 - Current

Owner Operator

The Coastal Arborist
01.2013 - Current

ISA Certified Arborist

Self
01.2005 - Current

Diploma - Film And Music Business

Pavi

International Society of Arboriculture

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