HomeMy Public PortalAbout060_011_Clk_pavlis_1103201420484800 OSSABAW CONSULTING, LLC
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7325 Tropical Way• Savannah,GA 31410•ossabawconsulting @gmail.com•(912)658 8833
Mayor and City Council October 17, 2014
City of Tybee Island
403 Butler Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Mayor Buelterman and Councilmembers:
I am writing you to express interest in the voluntary position that is currently vacant on
the Tree Board. As a tree professional and resident of Wilmington Island, I am lucky to call this
area home. My passion for trees started when I was a child, playing in the local woods and
camping with my family. I continued to follow my passion for the environment and trees by
pursuing degrees in forestry, earning both a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Forestry,
and becoming a certified arborist. In my professional career I have worked in the commercial,
residential,municipal, and educational sectors of Urban Forestry and Arboriculture, Now as an
independent consultant I am able to use my experience and knowledge to serve my clients and
improve the environment. I would love the opportunity to be of service to Tybee Island and
make positive strides for the community. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
OP
Michael W. Pavlis
7525 Trpopocai May,Sadarmah, CAA 3H10
Phone:012 6Z3 MSS 2-Gbaii:ossabawconsultingaemaZc0m
Experience
Ossabaw Consulting 201 =oUQJa'd
Owner: An owner-operated arboricultural consulting and service company operating since 2011, serving
all of Georgia and South Carolina.The company has worked on projects for a variety of clients, ranging
from large universities and national corporations to local private residents. The firm also works with non-
profits, like the Savannah Tree Foundation, and donates time and expertise to several civic organizations
in the greater Savannah area,
AliCare Tree 2013-2014
General Manager: Oversee the day-to-day operations of a multi-million dollar tree care company.
Developed new clients, managed over 18 production employees and an office staff and managed all
monetary aspects of the company.
City of Savannah, Park and Tree 2006 - 2013
Supervisor: I oversee the daily operations of the department. Operations include tree pruning, removals,
planting and maintenance. Meets with residents regarding service requests and complaints;works with
other city departments to complete projects, purchases equipment for department, and monitors quality
and efficiency of work crews.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2004 - 2006
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant: Conducted laboratory and field research in forestry and
supervised undergraduate students in research projects. Assisted in class preparation and teaching,
including tree climbing demonstrations. Related work included arboriculture, fluid mechanics, image
analysis, plant nutrition, plant physiology,silviculture, and urban forest management.
Education
West Virginia University Ciaso aq 2002
B.S. Forest Resource Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University(Virginia Tech) Cris o?2007
M.S. Forestry and Forest Products, emphasis in Urban Forestry and Arboriculture
Skills
ISA Certified Arborist, SO-5588A
Published author and public speaker
References available upon requests.