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Thomas Dodge

Pacheco

Summary

Experienced Urban Forester with a strong background in urban forestry management, tree maintenance, and team leadership. Seeking the opportunity to contribute my expertise in modern arboricultural practices and urban forestry to the development and maintenance of a thriving and sustainable municipal forestry program.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Technician

City Of Berkeley
06.2018 - Current
  • Perform duties of Senior Forestry Supervisor, supervising a team of up to 7 urban forestry professionals as needed
  • Communicate extensively with the public and various stakeholders
  • Evaluate trees for maintenance and safety concerns, assign appropriate tasks
  • Write Scopes of Service for RFPs and contracts; manage pruning and removal contracts
  • Contributed extensively to planning and development projects, demonstrating strong project management skills.

Senior Forestry Climber / Special Assignments

City Of Berkeley
10.2012 - 05.2018
  • Developed QA/QC system for tree inventory data; modified Lagan CRM program as work order system
  • Created comprehensive User Guide for Lagan system; trained staff in its use
  • Assisted in the build out of the Nexgen work order system; trained staff accordingly
  • Designed content and updated Urban Forestry and Parks website pages
  • Developed and implemented process improvements.

Senior Forestry Climber

City Of Berkeley
12.1997 - 10.2012
  • Led team of three Forestry Climbers in the safe and efficient pruning and removal of trees using climbing and rigging equipment
  • Acted as Forestry Climber Supervisor when needed and supervised up to ten staff in supervisor's absence
  • Conducted staff trainings in arboricultural practices.

Forestry Climber

City Of Berkeley
06.1995 - 12.1997
  • Safely pruned, removed, and planted trees using climbing and rigging equipment and other industry tools and equipment
  • Represented Urban Forestry Unit in daily interactions with the public and other agencies.

Tree Crew Leader

Phoenix Programs Inc, Travis AFB
07.1992 - 04.1995
  • Purchased vehicles and equipment, hired vendors, and oversaw budget for new grounds contract
  • Implemented tree maintenance processes and supervised eight team members
  • Collaborated with military command staff and personnel to coordinate tree care in residential, commercial, and airfield areas.

Foreman / Lead Climber

Stone Tree Care
01.1990 - 06.1992
  • Led a team of three other arborists in various tree work tasks, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction
  • Managed crew training, resources, and client communications.

Tree Climber

Traverso Tree Service
06.1987 - 11.1989
  • Performed tree maintenance, job planning, and site safety
  • Maintained effective communication with clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olympic High School
Concord, CA
1987

Skills

  • Urban Forestry Management; Team Supervision; Leadership; Worksite Safety; Tree Maintenance; Project Planning; Communication; Reading Construction Plans; Computer Proficiency; Arboricultural Consulting; Technical Writing

Accomplishments

  • Developed permitting processes, tree protection guidelines, and more for urban forestry management
  • Conducted study on the use of beneficial insects for aphid control in the City of Berkeley; - Graduated from ASCA Consulting Academy and became RCA
  • Had article published in The Arboricultural Consultant, May, 2020: Is There a Missing Link in the Trees and Development Chain?- Participated in City of Berkeley Re-Tooling Committee to improve department processes and staff morale.

Certification

- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and Municipal Specialist; ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA); ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ); Municipal Forestry Institute Graduate; Certified Crane Operator

Affiliations

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Western Chapter ISA (WCISA), American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA)

Timeline

Forestry Technician

City Of Berkeley
06.2018 - Current

Senior Forestry Climber / Special Assignments

City Of Berkeley
10.2012 - 05.2018

Senior Forestry Climber

City Of Berkeley
12.1997 - 10.2012

Forestry Climber

City Of Berkeley
06.1995 - 12.1997

Tree Crew Leader

Phoenix Programs Inc, Travis AFB
07.1992 - 04.1995

Foreman / Lead Climber

Stone Tree Care
01.1990 - 06.1992

Tree Climber

Traverso Tree Service
06.1987 - 11.1989

High School Diploma -

Olympic High School

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