Simon Smith
Swadlincote,Derbyshire
Summary
Experienced Tree Surgeon & Climber with extensive knowledge, with a focus on ensuring tree health and safety. Skilled in complex tree removal, pruning, and emergency storm response, always prioritising safety and sustainability. Known for improving aesthetics and enhancing client satisfaction through careful and precise work at competitive prices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Owner
Smith and Sons Tree Surgery
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
04.2012 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Sourced and financed marketing strategies to entice new customers and to promote visibility within the local community.
- Implemented safety protocols and training programmes to enhance compliance and awareness.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure reliable service and support.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking to maintain profitability.
- Leading with all aspects of tree climbing, lowering, stump grinding, chipper operation and saw maintenance.
- Identified new business opportunities to increase revenue.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for safe and ethical trading practices,.
- Devised budget plans, ensured financial stability of the business.
- Built strong client relationships, led to repeat business and referrals.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the business.
- Utilised social media platforms for effective brand promotion and customer engagement.
- Adapted swiftly to changing market conditions, maintained competitiveness in challenging situations.
Tree Surgeon - Team leader
Midland Forestry
Solihull, Warwickshire
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Led team in executing tree felling and pruning operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored junior team members on proper equipment usage and tree care techniques, enhancing overall team performance.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes for tree maintenance tasks, optimising time management and resource allocation.
- Maintained equipment and tools in optimal condition, ensuring reliability during tree surgery and related tasks.
- Employed safe and correct use of chainsaws and other equipment during operations ensuring worker safety at all times.
- Skilfully removed dead or diseased trees, enhancing the overall look of the area.
- Used advanced climbing techniques to reach tall trees, thus ensuring complete care.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to commencing any work.
- Stump grinding conducted following felling of a tree improving the visual appeal of the area.
- Prooned trees to stay clear from power lines and buildings.
Tree Climber - Utilities/Powerline
Cedar Tree Arborsists
Burntwood, Staffordshire
03.2009 - 10.2010
- Climb trees to perform maintenance on powerlines ensuring safe and reliable service.
- Operated specialised equipment for tree trimming, enhancing access to utility lines.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines for risk-free operations.
- Used aerial lift devices to reach high elevations safely.
- Demonstrated knowledge of different tree species for appropriate care methods.
- Utilised ropes and harnesses to safely climb tall trees.
- Cleared obstructed powerlines by cutting down overhanging branches.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient strategies for tree removal.
- Adhered to safety regulations and protocols whilst working at heights to minimise risks.
Education
NPTC - Forestry level 2
Stevenson College
Moira, Leicestershire /1999 - /2001
NPTC - Tree Felling
Stevenson College
Moira, Leicestershire /1999 - /2001
Skills
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Business administration
- Customer Service
- Operations management
- Financial management
- Lopping methodology
- Log splitting
- Lift operation
- Wood chipping expertise
- Site cleanup efficiency
- Tree conservation understanding
- Tactful negotiation with clients
- Tree identification
- Insecticide application
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Climbing proficiency
- Brushing and chipping
- Responsible equipment usage
- Professionalism on the job
- Use of chainsaws
- Patience during long tasks
- Decisive under pressure
- Pest and disease knowledge
- Use of harnesses
- Calm in crisis situations
- Aerial rescue training
- Stump grinding
- Emergency Response
- Tree pruning
- Trimming and pruning
- Woodland management
- Pollarding
- Crown reduction and thinning
- Crown lifts
- Chainsaw maintenance and repairs
- Full UK driving license
- Dead wood removal
- Chainsaw operation
- Tree felling
- Branch removal
- Risk Assessments
- Tree surgery
- Pruning techniques
- Groundwork
- Felling
- Aerial rescue
Affiliations
- Cycling, dog walking, remote control car enthusiast. I also enjoy spending time with my wife and children either at home or out in nature,
Timeline
Business Owner
Smith and Sons Tree Surgery
04.2012 - Current
Tree Surgeon - Team leader
Midland Forestry
10.2010 - 03.2012
Tree Climber - Utilities/Powerline
Cedar Tree Arborsists
03.2009 - 10.2010
NPTC - Forestry level 2
Stevenson College
/1999 - /2001
NPTC - Tree Felling
Stevenson College
/1999 - /2001
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