James Long
Gardners
Summary
Decades of experience providing customer service to landowners while adhering to all government regulations. Formal and informal training in many areas of maintenance. Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and become proficient in many disciplines, constantly striving for self-improvement. Honest individual with the heart of a servant, strong work ethic, and high self standards. Desire to continue working while serving others.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant and General Contractor
Self-Employed
04.2004 - Current
- Forestry services - boundary line establishment, timber evaluation/appraisal and procurement in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Tennessee
- Buildings & grounds maintenance, Renovations - electrical, plumbing, carpentry - general repairs for apartment complexes, single family homes, snow removal
- RV repair and maintenance for RV rental fleet
- Logistics services - food delivery and other goods
Procurement Forester
Tuscarora Hardwoods
05.1997 - 03.2004
- Optimized harvest planning and scheduling through data-driven decision-making and collaboration with forestry teams.
- Reduced transportation costs through strategic routing optimization and efficient coordination of trucking services.
- Secured favorable pricing for raw materials by leveraging market knowledge, negotiation skills, and long-term supplier relationships.
- Implemented safety protocols for logging operations, resulting in fewer accidents and maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
- Acted as government liaison for permit acquisition.
Procurement Forester
Weaber, Inc.
02.1991 - 03.1997
- Optimized harvest planning and scheduling through data-driven decision-making and collaboration with forestry teams.
- Reduced transportation costs through strategic routing optimization and efficient coordination of trucking services.
- Secured favorable pricing for raw materials by leveraging market knowledge, negotiation skills, and long-term supplier relationships.
- Implemented safety protocols for logging operations, resulting in fewer accidents and maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
- Acted as government liaison for permit acquisition.
Education
Associate of Arts - Forest Technology
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-1980
Skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Integrity and honesty
- Issue resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Client relationships
Timeline
Consultant and General Contractor
Self-Employed
04.2004 - Current
Procurement Forester
Tuscarora Hardwoods
05.1997 - 03.2004
Procurement Forester
Weaber, Inc.
02.1991 - 03.1997
Associate of Arts - Forest Technology
Allegany College of Maryland
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