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Oversees the deployment and maintenance of Davey’s proprietary tree inventory software platforms; serves as an urban forestry subject matter expert; coordinates third party integrations with external platforms; provides quotes for various services; completes monthly invoicing reports and analysis; manages scope creep on contracts; monitors utilization rates of employees and identifies opportunities for improved performance; mentors team members. Oversees customization of tree inventory software based on clients’ operational goals and priorities; authors documentation and user guides for complex workflows; provides on-site and virtual training; works with software developers on testing, troubleshooting, custom reporting, and design of new features.

Created, cultivated and maintained relationships with clients throughout southern California; oversawcollection of tree inventory data; completed quality control procedures; analyzed tree inventory data andauthored written reports; supported sales meetings and demonstrations. Hired, trained and mentoredregional inventory specialists; led weekly safety tailgates; managed fleet of company vehicles;coordinated with corporate safety team on fall protection requirements/training for regional staff;acquired/inventoried fall projection equipment; performed quarterly gear inspections and submittedsafety reports to corporate team. Continued performing duties listed under “Inventory Specialist”role as needed.

Performed monthly inspections on 3,000 trees susceptible to invasive pests; monitored infestationlevels; recorded treatment recommendations; and developed rigorous quality control processes for datacollected as part of UC research study. Performed other tree inventory work such as risk assessments,construction monitoring and tree protection. Oversaw customization of TreeKeeper software based onclients’ operational goals and priorities; authored TreeKeeper documentation and user guides forcomplex workflows; provided on site TreeKeeper training; worked with software developers on testing,troubleshooting, custom reporting, and design of new features.

Managed relationships with local agencies and partner organizations; oversaw community engagementand education around establishment care for young trees; organized and led weekly tree care eventsresponsible for nearly 4,500 instances of tree care; supervised over 1,000 volunteers annually; craftededucational materials for Community Tree Care Team program; supported community members withtree assessment, maintenance and volunteer management; developed systems for managing companyvehicles and tools used by thousands of volunteers annually.

Organized and coordinated distribution of nearly 2,000 fruit trees throughout LA County; refinedprotocols for distribution events; built and implemented new application process for Public Orchardprogram and distributed almost 300 fruit trees to schools, religious institutions and non-profit organizations throughout Los Angeles; managed relationships with suppliers; oversaw TreePeople’snursery and maintained fruit tree inventory.

Fostered relationships with federal agencies; ran restoration events responsible for planting over 4,200trees and caring for over 3,600 trees; engaged and educated over 1,000 volunteers; contributed togrowth of the program by developing and implementing a system for collecting data; mapped workareas; conducted survival study to determine efficacy of planting and tree care efforts.

Designed, installed and maintained home vegetable gardens; worked with contractors to executeinstallations; provided recommendations for plant selection, crop rotation, and soil amendment;assisted with pest identification and management; provided harvesting services, planted fruit trees andprovided continuing care.

Developed and implemented tracking systems for reconciling petty cash and American Expressaccounts; ensured that employees complied with documentation requirements; analyzed budgets foreach production and compared with actual costs.

Researched requirements for film production tax incentive programs across the US; developedstrategies to help production teams meet requirements for incentive programs; created systems to trackspending during production; completed job cost analysis during post production; prepared tax creditpackages; identified fraudulent activities and initiated an investigation into misuse of company funds.

Monitored and documented all purchases made on 35 company credit cards, reconciled shippinginvoices and telephone bills; distributed purchase orders and location checks; identified fraudulentactivities and investigated misuse of company funds.

Full time position during summer months. Recruited, hired, trained and managed teams of up to 30 summer camp staff; facilitated employee development through hands-on activities and one-on-one training; cultivated relationships with clients including contract negotiation and event customization; ensured that all employees complied with safety protocols; resolved conflicts between campers, camp staff, and parents.

Full time position during summer months. Supervised children ages 7-16, instructed programs in four sports including sailing, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing; executed safety procedures and rescues as needed.