Tim Cool Email and Phone Number

Vegetation Manager of GTX REGION At TNMP

• Assist General Foreman with management responsibilities and supervision of 10-15 member team with daily tasks• Apply project management skills assistance to assist team in meeting technical and legal requirements• Obtain permits for vegetation management from various stakeholders including government agencies and private customers • Assess and quantify vegetation management along utility rights-of-way • Conduct post-audit vegetation management to meet state and federal compliance• Implement and confirm company safety protocols and best management practices across all work projects

• Supervised and monitored various multi-county & multi-state short-term projects • Identified and inventoried areas & tree species of environmental concern using GIS technology for seasonal mitigation• Interviewed, hired and provided on-site supervision of utility vegetation management team of 3-5 members • Created and reviewed vegetation management matrix to meet compliance protocols, budget needs, production, etc.• Prepared and presented progress reports with relevant data to senior management for decision and planning purposes• Provided professional assistance to on-site team and communicate regularly with supervisors• Managed multi-state regional forum with 15-20 participants to address safety protocols and improvement needs• Assigned special projects including initiatives to address vegetation issues along rail road tracks for modifications

• Collect GPS points with correct data for accurate line clearance.• Comply with Maryland State utility regulations.• Contact private landowners and public agencies to accomplish line clearance objectives.• Communicate effectively to tree foreman to ensure accurate tree work.• Complete post inspection to ensure utility line clearance has been met.