Finn Ferguson
Tree Surgeon
Halifax
Summary
Dedicated and skilled arborist with comprehensive expertise in tree risk assessments, aerial rescue training, and chainsaw operation. Demonstrates proficiency in climbing and responsible equipment usage, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. Strong background in customer service and Customer satisfaction, complemented by first aid training and wood chipping experience. Committed to advancing professional skills and contributing to sustainable forestry practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tree surgeon & climber
Viking tree care
Halifax, Calderdale
11.2021 - 01.2025
- Removed hazardous branches by using appropriate climbing methods and equipment.
- Liaised with clients about job specifics maintaining open communication throughout project duration.
- Evaluated potential risks before commencing work-prioritising team's wellbeing.
- Climbed trees to perform aerial tree care tasks.
- Executed crown thinning, reduction and lifting with precision.
- Maintained arboricultural tools for optimal performance on the field.
- Assisted in emergency tree works during storms and high winds for public safety.
- Collaborated with fellow team members for successful execution of large-scale projects.
- Operated chainsaws, wood chippers and other machinery in line with safety protocols.
- Identified diseased or damaged trees to prevent potential hazards.
- Implemented safety measures whilst working at heights.
- Provided guidance on tree preservation orders to clients, ensuring legal compliance at all times.
- Inspected trees for health, providing advice on care and maintenance when needed.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Sport development and coaching
Calderdale College
Halifax 09.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
- Patience during long tasks
- First aid training
- Aerial rescue training
- Climbing proficiency
- Responsible equipment usage
- Use of harnesses
- Tree identification
- Wood chipping experience
- Customer Service
- Tree risk assessments
- Tree felling
- Aerial cutting
- Chainsaw operation
Certification
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
- Lantra Awards Level 3 Award in Ariel Tree Rescue Operations
- Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness
- Lantra Awards Level 3 Award in Ariel Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free Fall Techniques
- City and Guides NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood- chipper
- City and Guides Level 2 Certification of competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross- Cutting
- FAA Level 3 Award in Forestry First aid (RQF)
- FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Timeline
Tree surgeon & climber
Viking tree care
11.2021 - 01.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Sport development and coaching
Calderdale College
09.2018 - 07.2021
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