Michelle Vazquez
La Puente
Summary
Entry-level utility vegetation management and arboriculture candidate with an 80-hour UVM Pre-Inspector Level 1 program, arboriculture safety training, hands-on tree-care experience, and college coursework focused on tree identification, plant health, pests, soil, and equipment. Trained in utility tree risk assessment, hazard recognition, electrical hazard awareness, field documentation, customer service, and safe work practices. Prepared to support tree inspections, vegetation-management recommendations, accurate field records, and communication between crews, customers, and utility stakeholders. Actively preparing for ISA Certified Arborist certification.
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Work History
Ground Worker
Family Tree Service / Landscape
• Supported tree-care operations by dragging and staging brush.
• Developed practical familiarity with tree structure, pruning objectives, jobsite hazards, crew communication, and safe work practices.
Arboriculture/ Field Lab
Mt. San Antonio College
• Performed hands-on pruning and crown-raising activities during arboriculture field work.
• Operated a Bobcat during wildlife sanctuary cleanup projects to collect debris and load material into a dump truck.
• Practiced identifying trees and shrubs by common and botanical names while observing plant health, pests, site conditions, and maintenance needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Agriculture Plant Science Transfer Degree
Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)
Walnut, CA06.2027
Skills
- Tree Inspection & Health Assessment
- Hazard Recognition & Reporting
- Utility Vegetation Management
- Tree & Shrub Identification
- Power-Line Clearance Awareness
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Customer/Contractor Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Outdoor Field Work
- Independent Work & Time Management
- Tree/plant identification
- Basic tree-risk and health observations
- Digital photography & documentation
- GPS/maps
- Cell phone/tablet applications
- Equipment operation exposure
- Spanish/English bilingual communication
- Ability to work outdoors and follow safety procedures
Certification
Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspector Level 1 — 80-Hour Training | Butte-Glenn Community College District, The Training Place | Completed Nov. 17, 2025, Training included Utility Tree Risk Assessment; General Safety; Tree Biology & Identification; Electrical Hazard Awareness; Customer Service; and Tree Risk & Benefits.
Tree Care Academy — Introduction to Arboriculture Safety, Certificate of Completion
Completed arboriculture safety training; certificate lists 1.25 ISA CEUs and 1.25 CTSP CEUs.
ISA Certified Arborist — Actively preparing to obtain within one year of employment.
Languages
Spanish/English bilingual communication
Timeline
Ground Worker
Family Tree Service / Landscape
Arboriculture/ Field Lab
High School Diploma - Agriculture Plant Science Transfer Degree
Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)