Michael Loesch-Fries
Barre
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings fifteen years of valuable expertise in forestry management and vegetation control. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Arborist
SavATree
12.2023 - Current
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards before beginning any work, minimizing risk to personnel and property.
- Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
- Maintained industry knowledge through continued education courses, ensuring up-to-date expertise in arboricultural practices.
- Streamlined permit acquisition process for tree work, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Met yearly budgets while maintaining client satisfaction.
Owner
New England Forest Products, LLC
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure projects were completed in line with contractual obligations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Successfully bid and awarded projects worth over $650,000.
- Maintained current licenses and certifications through continuing education.
Estimator/Project Manager
Cook Forest Products
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Effectively communicated with landowners, government compliance officers, clients, partners and employees.
- Scheduled trainings and ensured all new employees were on-boarded properly.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Coordinate logistics and personnel to maintain project schedules
- Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
- Increased revenue from $2 million to $3 million in 2021 while maintaining 100% project completion
Forestry Technician
Purdue University
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Coordinate student labor within department to execute rotating goals and objectives while staying within budget and meeting university requirements
- Supervised maintenance of building grounds working with vendors and management of rotating stock
- Maintained departmental GIS database of in-county properties, created usage maps and imported data from new and on-going projects.
- Comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of all departmental machinery
- Execution of prescribed burn plans to yield positive forest and prairie health
- Write and conduct basic and advanced chainsaw training
- Assisted with labs for Silviculture, Wildlife Techniques and Fire Ecology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Biomaterials Process & Product Design
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2019
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Game of Logging (Level 4)
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Ecological Herbicide Usage Planning
- MA Land Protection Guidelines/BMP's
- MA WPA and Federal Clean Water Act Guidelines
- Tree/Processed Biomaterial ID
- Contract and Personnel Management
- Project Planing
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Habitat Management
Certification
- ISA Certified Arborist
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
- MA Licensed Timber Harvester
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 40 Hazwoper
- EHAP
- MA Hoisting License 1c/2a
Timeline
Sales Arborist
SavATree
12.2023 - Current
Owner
New England Forest Products, LLC
11.2021 - 12.2023
Estimator/Project Manager
Cook Forest Products
01.2019 - 01.2022
Forestry Technician
Purdue University
01.2008 - 01.2019
- ISA Certified Arborist
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
- MA Licensed Timber Harvester
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 40 Hazwoper
- EHAP
- MA Hoisting License 1c/2a
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Biomaterials Process & Product Design
Purdue University
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