Benjamin J. Thomas

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July 2001	Iowa State University	Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Urban Forest Forestry Field of Study: Forestry; Urban and Community Bachelor of Science, 2001
May 1998	Iowa Lake Community College	Estherville, Iowa
Associates of Science in Environmental Studies Field of Study: Environmental Studies Associates of Science, May 1998
Professional Experience
September 2005 – Present	Arborilogical Services, Inc.	Wylie, TX
Urban Forester Urban/Community Forester with Arborilogical Services, Inc.
Nov 2001 to August 2005	Creighton University	Council Bluffs, IA
Groundskeeper II: Crew Leader Developed a campus tree inventory, both written and photographic Designed an Arboretum for the campus that the faculty can use as an outdoor classroom and that the public can view while in the downtown area Duties consist of instructing employees on proper pruning techniques, identifying pests and other tree problems, consulting on plans, leading crews, campus beautification, interacting with faculty on tree and plant problems, and participating in several committees Led a crew and used skid-steers for snow removal. Transported large objects with front-end loader and forklift
May to August 1999, May to August 2000, August to November 2001	Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Forestry Division	Council Bluffs, IA
Assistant City Forester Intern Assisted in pruning, planting, planning, inventorying, public relations, grounds keeping and enforcement of municipal codes Oversaw grounds maintenance for all city parks, pools, right-a-ways, and other public properties Inspected trees with complaints of hazard, infestation, blight and other diseases