Vladislav Michnevich

Arborist Apprentice

Toronto, ON - Email me on Indeed: indeed.com/r/Vladislav-Michnevich/f7e42ec0cde2985d

Young ambitious individual, pursuing a Career in Urban Forestry.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Groundsman
Tree Doctors - Toronto, ON - May 2016 to Present
I have been in charge of small scale planting operations and solely responsible for deep root fertilising
clients trees. I have experience with spraying Dipel on infested trees in the GTA, and performing small
pruning operations via the closed Blake system tree climbing technique. Our company has been contracted by
Crosslinx Transit Solutions and the Toronto Transit Commission, where I have been trained under their safety
regulations, to perform tree work under their supervision. I also posses a drivers license and am experienced
in the operation of a truck and trailer under heavy load

Arborist
ARBORCARE TREE SERVICE - Toronto, ON

EDUCATION

Urban Forestry Technician Co-op Program

Fleming College
September 2015 to Present

Lakeshore Collegiate institute

2012 to 2015

Etobicoke School of the Arts

2011 to 2012

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chainsaw use: Safely engaging chainsaw, safe operation, limbing, bucking, felling etc.
Chainsaw maintenance: Sharpening, chain tension, oil and gas, and cleaning.
Stump Grinding/brush chipping: Understanding of hydraulic theory, practical use and safe operation.
Traffic Control: Understanding of safe traffic control practices, proper communication, zone set ups;
advance warning, transition, activity, buffer termination etc.

Skills Summary
Tree Practices: Deep understanding of tree sciences, dendrology, pruning and planting.
Arc Map, GIS, GPS software: Ability to co-ordinate points on digital map from handheld GPS, create
map layers, perform map assessments, GIS calculations and create professional maps.
Digital image interpretation: Calculate photo and map scales, assess digital image details.
Excel: Create spreadsheets, perform basic calculations, and formulas.
Tree risk assessment: Ability to asses a tree's health and risk level, record results, create a final report.
Operations management: Understanding of OHSA, PPE, WHMIS and worksite safety.
 Execution skills: Increase customer and manager satisfaction. Ability to stay motivated under stressful
conditions, by setting exact deadlines that are successfully met.
Communication skills: Bilingual in English and Russian. Excellent interpersonal skills.