Damond Compton

 Phone: 972-442-1524  • E-mail:


 
Education
May 2003 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX

Bachelor of Science in Forestry - Urban Forestry
 
 
Professional Experience

 
May 2003 - Present Arborilogical Services, Inc. Wylie, TX

Foreman

  • Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator

  • ISA Certified Arborist
 
Aug 2002 - May 2003 Stephen F. Austin State Univ Nacogdoches, TX

Student Research Assistant

  • Research Assistant to Dr. Kenneth Farrish
 
June 2002 - Aug 2002 Arborilogical Services, Inc. Wylie, TX

Summer Internship
 
 
Feb, 1999 - June 2002 Reliable Wastewater Management Nacogdoches, TX

Inspector

  • Communicate with customers regarding upkeep and maintenance of their system.

  • Perform inspections on aerobic septic systems to ensure proper function.

  • Repair/replace broken or damaged parts to septic systems so that they are in compliance with county and health regulations.

  • Train new employees.

 
 
May 1993 - Dec 1998 Garden Gate Landscaping Dallas, TX

Foreman

  • Planted, trimmed, and cultivated plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass

  • Installed and maintained water gardens.

  • Supervised crew of 10 to 20 people daily.

  • Trained new employees.

  • Operated heavy equipment.

  • Attained high level of customer satisfaction from commercial and residential customers.

 

 
Jan 1998 - May1998 Stephen F. Austin State Univ Nacogdoches, TX

Plumbing Department

  • Installed pipe and fixtures.

  • Repaired plumbing problems on campus.

 
Aug 1996 - Dec 1996 Stephen F. Austin State Univ Nacogdoches, TX

Grounds Maintenance

  • Performed yard maintenance tasks.

  • Assisted in the construction of the walking trail around the Agricultural Pond and campus landscaping.
Activities
 

  • Treasurer, International Society of Arboriculture

  • Society of American Foresters
Honors

 

  • Ed. B. and Alice Long Scholarship

  • Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Scholarship

  • International Society of Arboriculture Scholarship