Samuel Bolton
Samuel Bolton
Solid Waste Operations Consultant / Safety Program Content Manager
Email: [email protected]
Samuel Bolton is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the solid waste industry, specializing in safety, operational efficiency, and natural resource management. Throughout his career, he has held key roles—including Project Manager, Foreman, Consultant, and Safety Program Content Manager at Blue Ridge Services—where he has successfully managed complex projects, streamlined field operations, and collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders.
With deep expertise in fire mitigation, forest health, safety and solid waste facility operations, Samuel has led large-scale tree removal and fuel reduction projects aimed at enhancing environmental resilience and public safety. His skill set includes conducting on-site safety audits and Comprehensive Operational Reviews (CORE™) and developing safety plans and training programs. Additionally, he utilizes drone mapping technology to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations in solid waste facilities.
Samuel also brings extensive experience in media development, particularly in safety training. His expertise in content creation, digital marketing, and social media management allows him to engage target audiences effectively, making him a valuable asset in leveraging technology for education and outreach.
Committed to operational efficiency and workplace safety, Samuel ensures that every project he undertakes is executed with precision, sustainability, and regulatory excellence.
Certifications
- FAA: Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER): OSHA 40 hour
- Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA
- Emergency Response Training: OSHA
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials: FEMA 10 hour
- Complete Tactical Casualty Care Certification: 24 hour
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED: American Red Cross
- Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate: 120 hour
- Advanced Videography: Cinematography, Video Production: 10 hour
- Microsoft Excel – Excel from Beginner to Advanced: 18 hour
- American Forests Member
- Tactical Fire Weather Forecasting: NOAA/National Weather Service
- Wildland Urban Interface Preparedness/ Mitigation: FEMA National Fire Academy
- Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management: FEMA National Fire Academy
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior: National Wildfire Coordinating Group
- IWA Professional Pyrotechnic Certification
- Renewable Energy Management & Finance: The European Centre of Technology
- Business Ethics – Advanced: Handling Employee Concerns.
- Business Ethics – Advanced: Ethical Leadership
- Introduction to Arboriculture Training Series: International Society of Arboriculture 50 hour
- 3 years Coordination and Management of Tree Mortality Operations (Assistant Project Director)
- 4 years Managing Terra-Track (Working Field Manager, Lead Heavy Equipment Operator)
- 6 years Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue (Swift Water and Technical High Angle Rescue Technician and Trainer)
- Search Drone Pilot