Scott Swoboda
New Palestine
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in tree care and landscaping, including a successful tenure at BAM Outdoor Inc. Proven ability in plant health care diagnosis and treatment, coupled with a dedicated work ethic. Skilled in operating advanced tree service equipment and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper/Arborist
IMCBA
06.2024 - Current
- Prune trees and shrubs for aesthetics, health, clearance, etc....
- Remove trees and shrubs as needed.
- Inspect and diagnose tree health issues.
- Assist other grounds crews with mowing, line trimming, snow removal, irrigation repair, applying weed control, etc...
- Operate tree and landscape equipment and perform maintenance when required on select equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to execute seasonal landscaping projects effectively.
Sales Associate and Tree Operations Manager
BAM Outdoor Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed over 1 million in yearly production
- Responsible for day to day operations of the tree division
- Sold tree service to residential customers, commercial clients and municipalities.
- Ran up to 3 tree crews (up to 12 crew members)
- Managed crews in the office and in the field.
- Worked with crews when required.
- Operated wood chippers, stump grinders, chipper dump trucks, chainsaws and other tools required for tree work.
- Attended weekly sales and management meetings.
Owner Operator of Tree Service
Tree Services by Scott Swoboda
05.2008 - 06.2018
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Oversaw financial management of company.
- Cultivated relationships with customers and vendors.
- Responsible for all sales and completion of work.
- Operated chippers, chainsaws, stump grinder and various other equipment required to complete tree jobs.
- Held Certified Arborist Certification.
- Planting of tree and shrubs on properties.
Sales and Tree Operations Manager
Griggs Tree Service
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Responsible for selling tree service to residential and commercial clients.
- Managed 2 tree crews, a total of 6-8 crew members.
- Scheduled jobs and oversaw day to day operations.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Irrigation repairs as needed when damage occurred in field.
- Operated snow plow and salter in winter operations.
- Held Certified Arborist Certification, Tree and Shrub 3B and Registered Technician license.
- Handled collections when needed.
- Worked with crews in field as time allowed.
Plant Health Care Specialist and Sales Associate
J & M Tree Service Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Diagnosed and treated clients trees and shrubs throughout Carmel, Zionsville, Geist, Westfield and North side of Indianapolis.
- Operated plant health care and tree service equipment.
- Responsible for selling tree service to residential and commercial clients.
- Assisted with office data entry and resubmitting plant health care programs yearly to existing customers.
- Performed irrigation repairs to head and lines as needed when damage occurred on properties.
- Processed firewood.
- Assisted with snow plowing operations.
- Held Certified Arborist Certification, Tree and Shrub 3B and Registered Technician licenses.
- Planting of trees and shrubs on properties.
Lawn and Plant Health Care Specialist
Superior Lawn Care / Barefoot Grass Co.
03.1991 - 01.1994
- Held Registered Technician and Tree and Shrub 3B licenses.
- Fertilize, apply weed control, aerate and seed lawns.
- Treated trees and shrubs for insects and diseases.
- Perform winter maintenance on equipment.
Education
No Degree - Electricity And Electronics
Walker Career Center
Indianapolis, INHigh School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis05-1990
Skills
- Tree trimming and removals
- Tree and shrub stump grinding
- Plant health care diagnosis and treatment
- Dedicated work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Landscaping
- Proficient with wide range of hand and power tools
- Customer service
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Irrigation repairs
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Repairs and maintenance
Accomplishments
- Assisted in sales and management of over 1 million in tree service yearly at BAM Outdoor Inc.
- Became one of the youngest Certified Arborists.
- Worked with and on many large estates throughout Carmel, Geist, Westfield, including the Irsay and Lucas Estates along with many others.
Timeline
Groundskeeper/Arborist
IMCBA
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate and Tree Operations Manager
BAM Outdoor Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2024
Owner Operator of Tree Service
Tree Services by Scott Swoboda
05.2008 - 06.2018
Sales and Tree Operations Manager
Griggs Tree Service
01.1999 - 01.2008
Plant Health Care Specialist and Sales Associate
J & M Tree Service Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1999
Lawn and Plant Health Care Specialist
Superior Lawn Care / Barefoot Grass Co.
03.1991 - 01.1994
No Degree - Electricity And Electronics
Walker Career Center
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School