William Holley

Safety-focused field operations, marine, telecommunications, arboriculture, and construction professional with approximately 27 years of hands-on experience in demanding work environments.

Background includes inland-waterway tugboat and workboat operations, crew leadership, telecommunications tower climbing, rigging, safety instruction, crane operations and operator training, tree-service operations, structural lifting and house raising, roofing, framing, restoration, metal-building work, multifamily finish-out, and construction operations management. Proven ability to lead crews, maintain safe and productive jobsites, coordinate work activities, train personnel, and perform effectively in high-risk, time-sensitive conditions.

Owner / Operator at ACP Solutions LLC (Present)

• Support the operations and growth of a construction and facility-maintenance business as an active owner-operator.
• Coordinate field operations, customer communication, estimating, bidding, invoicing, subcontractor oversight, and project scheduling.
• Apply extensive hands-on construction and safety-sensitive work experience to job planning, quality control, and daily project execution.

Tree Service / Arboriculture Operations at Richardson Tree Service (2016 – 2025)

• Built nine years of hands-on tree-service and arboriculture experience in physically demanding, safety-sensitive field environments.
• Served as crew lead, directing daily work activity, assigning tasks, coordinating personnel, and maintaining productive, organized jobsites.
• Operated cranes in support of tree-removal and related field operations, coordinating lifting activity with ground crews and work-zone conditions.
• Provided hands-on jobsite instruction to crew members on proper crane use, safe operating practices, equipment awareness, and coordinated lifting procedures.
• Supported safety planning and execution for work involving elevated activity, suspended loads, heavy equipment, tree removal, and changing site conditions.
• Maintained focus on communication, work-zone control, equipment readiness, and safe completion of daily production goals.

Deckhand / First Mate at Cooper T. Smith / Steve Doring (2016 – 2016)

• Performed deckhand and first mate duties in marine operations, supporting safe vessel, deck, and crew activities.
• Assisted with work coordination, line handling, deck maintenance, operational readiness, and compliance with safe marine work practices.
• Drew on prior first mate experience to support crew leadership and day-to-day vessel operations.

Crew Lead / Tower Technician at Test Electric (2014 – 2015)

• Led and supported telecommunications tower crews performing climbing, rigging, installation, maintenance, and site work.
• Coordinated daily crew activity, jobsite readiness, work quality, and safety practices in elevated and weather-exposed conditions.
• Performed hands-on tower technician duties while serving as a field lead for crew production and accountability.

Climber / Lead Tower Technician at Bird Telecom (2014 – 2014)

• Performed telecommunications tower climbing, rigging, and lead technician duties in a safety-sensitive, high-elevation work environment.
• Led field work activities and supported safe execution of tower-related installation, maintenance, and repair assignments.
• Helped maintain crew organization, work quality, equipment readiness, and jobsite safety.

First Mate at Calco Crew and Workboats (2013 – 2014)

• Served as first mate, supporting safe and efficient workboat and crew operations.
• Assisted with deck operations, line handling, vessel readiness, crew coordination, and routine maintenance responsibilities.
• Worked in a fast-paced marine environment requiring sound judgment, communication, and attention to safe work procedures.

Deckhand / First Mate at Western Rivers (2011 – 2013)

• Began as a deckhand and advanced to first mate based on operational experience and crew leadership capability.
• Performed deck operations, line handling, vessel and barge support, maintenance, and safe work execution.
• Assisted with crew coordination and operational responsibilities associated with first mate duties.

Deckhand at Katherine Ray Towing (2009 – 2011)

• Performed deckhand duties supporting inland-waterway towing operations.
• Handled lines, assisted with vessel and barge operations, completed deck maintenance, and maintained safe work areas.
• Worked effectively as part of a marine crew in physically demanding and safety-sensitive conditions.

Construction, Renovation, and Field Operations at Various (1998 – Present)

• Performed hands-on work across flooring, mobile-home setup and repair, framing, roofing, renovations, structural house leveling, and house raising.
• Participated in complex lifting projects, including raising homes in the Pearl River area up to 26 blocks and lifting a two-story home with a concrete slab and attached two-car garage approximately seven blocks.
• Performed restoration work on historic New Orleans homes dating to the 1850s.
• Fabricated and erected metal buildings and completed commercial and multifamily finish-out work.
• Supervised finish-out crews on a large apartment-complex project for DEA Construction, including trim, doors, hardware, mirrors, and associated installation work.
• Served in crew-lead and lead-man roles in construction and tree-service environments, coordinating personnel, productivity, quality, and safe work practices.

High School Diploma (2003)