SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
BRADFORD
DUNN
****.***************@*****.***
Georgetown, SC 29440
Proficient Forester successful at leading forest management strategies such as controlled burns and new plantings. Superior work ethic with top strengths in leadership and project management. Ready to offer years of related experience to a fast-paced position with the opportunity for career growth.
• Health evaluations
• ArcGIS proficiency
• Tree removals
• Project coordination
• New plantings
• Organization
PROCUREMENT FORESTER/ OWNER 04/2018 to Current
Tidelands Timber - Beorgetown, SC
Subcontracted with loggers and pulpwood cutters for tree removal to aid in road layout.
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Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
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• Located trees and forest plots through use of GPS, aerial and satellite data. Evaluated forest diversity, inventoried numbers and checked the health of different specimens.
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• Provided community education on trees, benefits and program operations. SENIOR UTILITY FORESTER 11/2020 to 02/2021
Custom Tree Care - Glide, OR
• Located trees and forest plots through use of GPS, aerial and satellite data. PROJECT MANAGER 08/2020 to 11/2020
Custom Tree Care - Pensacola, FL
Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments.
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PROCUREMENT MANAGER 01/2008 to 04/2018
Hemingway Wood Forest Products - Georgetown, SC
Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
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• Built and managed successful team of buyers to handle quarterly purchases. Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
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Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
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Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation which facilitated monitoring and improved budget allocation of requests.
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• Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels. Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
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Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
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EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
BeorgetownHorry Georgetown Tech - Conway, SC
Associate of Science
Forest Management, 12/1993
-Top Logger Certified by the South Carolina Forestry Commission
-Member of the Society of American Foresters
-Board member of advisory council for South Carolina Forestry Commission
-helped with Log a Load For Kid's for 10 years
-ordained Minister Since 2005