MATTHEW J. COCHRANE
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP
Imperial Beach
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Experienced with utility forestry, specializing in vegetation management and safety compliance. Utilizes keen observational skills to conduct thorough site assessments and ensure regulatory adherence. Track record of effective communication with stakeholders and successful project execution.
Work History
Consulting Utility Forester (UVM)
5 Years 3 Months- Conducted NERC inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Inspected and assessed vegetation in right of ways to ensure compliance with standards
- Communicated with homeowners and property managers
- Collected data and documented work using handheld computers to maintain accurate records
- NERC inspection
Senior Agricultural Specialist (avocado inspection program)
3 Years 10 Months- Managed district office, enforcing avocado standards for maturity, quality, uniformity, carton size, markings, and weights to ensure compliance with state regulations
- Issued permits to avocado growers for farmers markets, providing regulatory guidance to facilitate market access
Agricultural Specialist II/Senior Agricultural Specialist
1 Year 5 Months- Trapped and monitored Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer activity in avocado groves and packing facilities to assess impact on crop health
- Conducted bio-assay lab experiments on PSHB to evaluate pest resistance and inform management strategies
- Engaged with avocado industry stakeholders to disseminate critical information on pest management and foster collaborative solutions
Laborer
4 Years- Concrete grinding using large machinery and hand power tools
- Epoxy coatings, stained concrete, polishing and scrubbing
Plant Health Care Technician
2 Years- Treated trees for disease and insect infestations, enhancing overall plant health
- Fertilized trees and trimmed/chipped brush to promote healthy growth and landscape maintenance
- Acquired a CDL license and operated machinery such as chainsaws, stump grinders, and wood chippers
- Participated in measuring and mapping out of trees on clients' property
Education
Bachelors of Science - Forestry
Skills
NERC compliance
Hazardous tree assessment
Vegetation management
Basic arboriculture
Tree identification
Herbicide application
Research and data collection
Client communication
Certification
- ISA Arborist
- Certification ID: WE-14172AU
- ISA Utility Specialist
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Timeline
Consulting Utility Forester (UVM)
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Senior Agricultural Specialist (avocado inspection program)
COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES (CASS)
10.2016 - 08.2020Read More
Agricultural Specialist II/Senior Agricultural Specialist
COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES (CASS)
04.2015 - 09.2016Read More
Laborer
PERFORMANCE CONCRETE COATINGS
01.2011 - 01.2015Read More
Plant Health Care Technician
THE CARE OF TREES/DAVEY
01.2009 - 01.2011Read More
Southern Illinois University
Bachelors of Science from Forestry
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